tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post3871740322278033906..comments2024-03-27T14:25:35.242-04:00Comments on Heroes, Heroines, and History: Toy Story of Christmases Past, Present, and FutureDebbie Lynne Costellohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-12211975446450618452013-12-17T23:44:07.214-05:002013-12-17T23:44:07.214-05:00Sharon M, what a hoot! I imagine your parents had ...Sharon M, what a hoot! I imagine your parents had good intentions to keep some of those back for the 2nd-4th years, but just couldn't resist giving them to the kids. Thanks for sharing! Merry Christmas. (It would be fun to find something here in the house and wrap it for a family member and see if they recognize it! lolPam Hillmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604636348596615139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-68225738752063451852013-12-16T22:41:40.479-05:002013-12-16T22:41:40.479-05:00I don't remember getting a gift I wasn't s...I don't remember getting a gift I wasn't sure about but as an MK, my parents took our gifts for 4 years all at once and gave most of them the first year and then secretly took back several of the gifts and used them over the next 3 years. I do remember when it dawned on me what was happening and I started to recognize the gifts. It was fun! Love your books. sharon, ca wileygreen1(at)yahoo(dot)comsharon mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10130208778591424260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-25467392825128434102013-12-16T15:18:33.814-05:002013-12-16T15:18:33.814-05:00Thanks for stopping by #6 :) If you're #6 of 1...Thanks for stopping by #6 :) If you're #6 of 11, then you are so blessed! I bet y'all had a ball at Christmas time. Merry Christmas to you and yours this year!Pam Hillmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604636348596615139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-22894111934574108822013-12-16T15:01:50.508-05:002013-12-16T15:01:50.508-05:00Paula, I know where you're coming from. Have w...Paula, I know where you're coming from. Have we as a society given our children/grandchildren too much, too soon, too often? It's understandable to want our children to have more than we did as children, just as my parents wanted me to have more than they did. But don't give up hope! There are young people and children who do appreciate gifts, and in some cases, there's a mother (like mine) standing behind them teaching them to be grateful (and polite!) even when they're a bit disappointed.Pam Hillmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604636348596615139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-91528760811540730432013-12-16T10:13:12.267-05:002013-12-16T10:13:12.267-05:00Hey Pam! I hate it took me so long to make it here...Hey Pam! I hate it took me so long to make it here b/c it is such a wonderful blog page....love the story!iam6of11https://www.blogger.com/profile/08590729177179497552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-24107661086039857542013-12-16T10:12:05.873-05:002013-12-16T10:12:05.873-05:00Gifts of today for children just dont seem to have...Gifts of today for children just dont seem to have the meaning they did years ago, I was happy with all I got which was little, now they turn their nose up at simple gifts. even the poor in our family are not as appreciative as I would think they should be. I am little dissappointed to see the selfishness of the youth of today. guess you can tell I am a senior now and buying gifts for little ones not easy.<br />I like to read your books Pam and look forward to Mariah's story...<br /><br />Merry Christmas<br />Paula O(kyflo130@yahoo.com)polhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16382710562280127463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-65046155399059650782013-12-16T09:29:13.969-05:002013-12-16T09:29:13.969-05:00Kathleen, your comment brought tears to MY eyes. B...Kathleen, your comment brought tears to MY eyes. Bring out the Kleenex, girl! Ah, the smell of sweet, tangy orange on Christmas day. Can't beat it. Daddy loved oranges and he'd try to get ahold of a small crate of oranges and apples around Christmas every year. Daddy, my brothers and Mama ate fruit until it was gone. I was the "baby" and contrary to family lore, I was not spoiled, but...anyhoo, somehow, I conveniently forgot about oranges and apples and tangerines until my subconscious reminded me that no one was eating oranges, apples, or tangerines any more, then I conveniently threw a fit because they <b>ate up all the fruit!</b><br /><br />Mama got wise and started putting a tangerine (my favorite) back for me, so I couldn't throw my hissy fit any more.<br /><br />Kinda too the fun right out of pouting... lolPam Hillmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604636348596615139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-22437720021477833182013-12-16T09:20:00.826-05:002013-12-16T09:20:00.826-05:00Melanie, that would have been a surprise since the...Melanie, that would have been a surprise since the two items are similar in size. I bet that luggage has come in "handy" more times than you could ever imagined when you were a teenager! Merry Christmas, lady, and crank your stereo/radio/ipod/iphone up loud today and listen to Christmas music!!! :)Pam Hillmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604636348596615139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-33839973621138974422013-12-16T07:58:14.397-05:002013-12-16T07:58:14.397-05:00When I exclaimed at seeing the outside of the box ...When I exclaimed at seeing the outside of the box and my older children told me that wasn't what was inside the box ~ one sweet memory ~ they began to add kleenex to their packages because their sweet gifts brought tears to my eyes. They loved it. When I was young the orange at the toe of the Christmas stocking was my favorite because that was the only time of the year that we had them. Kathleen ~ Lane Hill HouseLane Hill Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12952459499802207852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-12278457793619548402013-12-16T00:58:19.498-05:002013-12-16T00:58:19.498-05:00One year when I was young,probably a teenager, I s...One year when I was young,probably a teenager, I so wanted a stereo .you can imagine my surprise Christmas morning when I pulled a sheet off what I thought was covering my stereo only to find a set of luggage. Yes, I still have the luggage.<br /><br />mauback55 at gmail dot comMelanie Backushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09727406782355039525noreply@blogger.com