Friday, December 24, 2004
Tomorrow is Christmas!
Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, we were all running everywhere, even the mouse.
I had all my Christmas shopping done, but then I had to go today and get just one last thing. Isn't that just the way it is. "Just one more wafer..."
Yesterday we practiced worship so that tonight we would be able to worship appropriately. I shouldn't laugh too much at this since I practice my sermons, and my dad even taught me to practice my readings (which is all I have to practice for tonight).
I keep noticing that whenever I drive down one road in town here, it reminds me of my recent troubles. Yet this is a road that I often take to get places, it is a good short cut road, but I am starting to think of avoiding that road because of the things it brings to mind. Would that work, or do I just have to dull those memories by continuing to use that road?
On the brighter side we have our van rented, we have our presents almost all wrapped, we are set for Christmas. We are joining friends for Christmas eve dinner and then having a big Christmas brunch as a family.
My younger son has taken to moving out to the livingroom quite early in the morning, and then every morning asking, "Is it Christmas yet?" Today he did not ask, he knows that it is tomorrow. He is excited. I am hoping to see some happy faces as everyone opens their gifts, but I am hainging on to receipts just in case. The joys of Boxing Day - exchanging gifts. I don't recall ever doing it myself, but I know I have helped my wife do that (with the clothes that I have bought her in the past). I fear I will be helping again. I'd say more but she reads this from time to time. At least she has no idea what most of her gifts are, but I am impressed with them. I am hoping that my older son is happy with his gifts, but he did not think of these when he was making up his lists. The joys of thinking outside the box (and the wrapping paper?!?!?). This is going to be interesting. I can't wait till tomorrow either, maybe I'll wake up before Liam and beat him to the draw, "Is it Christmas yet?"
I had all my Christmas shopping done, but then I had to go today and get just one last thing. Isn't that just the way it is. "Just one more wafer..."
Yesterday we practiced worship so that tonight we would be able to worship appropriately. I shouldn't laugh too much at this since I practice my sermons, and my dad even taught me to practice my readings (which is all I have to practice for tonight).
I keep noticing that whenever I drive down one road in town here, it reminds me of my recent troubles. Yet this is a road that I often take to get places, it is a good short cut road, but I am starting to think of avoiding that road because of the things it brings to mind. Would that work, or do I just have to dull those memories by continuing to use that road?
On the brighter side we have our van rented, we have our presents almost all wrapped, we are set for Christmas. We are joining friends for Christmas eve dinner and then having a big Christmas brunch as a family.
My younger son has taken to moving out to the livingroom quite early in the morning, and then every morning asking, "Is it Christmas yet?" Today he did not ask, he knows that it is tomorrow. He is excited. I am hoping to see some happy faces as everyone opens their gifts, but I am hainging on to receipts just in case. The joys of Boxing Day - exchanging gifts. I don't recall ever doing it myself, but I know I have helped my wife do that (with the clothes that I have bought her in the past). I fear I will be helping again. I'd say more but she reads this from time to time. At least she has no idea what most of her gifts are, but I am impressed with them. I am hoping that my older son is happy with his gifts, but he did not think of these when he was making up his lists. The joys of thinking outside the box (and the wrapping paper?!?!?). This is going to be interesting. I can't wait till tomorrow either, maybe I'll wake up before Liam and beat him to the draw, "Is it Christmas yet?"
// posted by Eric @ 1:50 PM 
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Christmas has got to be my favorite time of year. I just love to read about what people are doing and thinking. I’m always looking for some great ideas on how to make this year more special than ever for my loved ones. I’ve enjoyed reading your posts and I hope you have a great Christmas!
# posted by 
: 6:38 AM
: 6:38 AM
Hi Eric,
I've seen this post before but important things are always worth reminding. After all, repetition is the mother of learning.
I've seen this post before but important things are always worth reminding. After all, repetition is the mother of learning.
# posted by : 5:49 PM
: 5:49 PM
Hello Eric (I hope that is the right name):
Hi my name is hoe bing and I have been on a research mission to crack the problem that is children with adhd.
You see ADHD is my passion and I have been pursuing it in the most holistic way possible. In fact that is exactly what brought me to your blog. Last week I spent 10 hours during the weekend trying to sort out the wheat from the chaff when it came to ADHD websites but no luck there. Most of the websites were of a commercial nature, no one was really interested in providing a full picture and I was getting disheartened.
By chance though I stumbled upon a few personal blogs, like Charles Blanc who is the adhd adtivist. Charles blog was personal and informative and he was exceptionally kind (responded to my post within a few hours and we have been working together to get the word out since).
Eric, my intention is really simple, basically my subscribers are looking for quality information and so far it is personal blogs like yours that have yielded the best unbiased information. I would like to request your help.
Because of the great response from other blog owners I have decided to create my own blog called the adhdpodcaster. If you have some time please take the time to post information that you would find useful to my subscribers.
Please don't limit yourself, just like the great job you have done at your blog put whatever information you have come across. The different areas that I am working hard to get more information on is the involvement of sleep and adhd, nutrition, relationships, cognitive behaviour therapy, subliminals and also learning tools.
Any help would be appreciated.
Hope to hear from you soon. Thank you for your blog, it makes great reading and keep up the good work.
Have a great day.
Warmest regards,
Hoe Bing
Hi my name is hoe bing and I have been on a research mission to crack the problem that is children with adhd.
You see ADHD is my passion and I have been pursuing it in the most holistic way possible. In fact that is exactly what brought me to your blog. Last week I spent 10 hours during the weekend trying to sort out the wheat from the chaff when it came to ADHD websites but no luck there. Most of the websites were of a commercial nature, no one was really interested in providing a full picture and I was getting disheartened.
By chance though I stumbled upon a few personal blogs, like Charles Blanc who is the adhd adtivist. Charles blog was personal and informative and he was exceptionally kind (responded to my post within a few hours and we have been working together to get the word out since).
Eric, my intention is really simple, basically my subscribers are looking for quality information and so far it is personal blogs like yours that have yielded the best unbiased information. I would like to request your help.
Because of the great response from other blog owners I have decided to create my own blog called the adhdpodcaster. If you have some time please take the time to post information that you would find useful to my subscribers.
Please don't limit yourself, just like the great job you have done at your blog put whatever information you have come across. The different areas that I am working hard to get more information on is the involvement of sleep and adhd, nutrition, relationships, cognitive behaviour therapy, subliminals and also learning tools.
Any help would be appreciated.
Hope to hear from you soon. Thank you for your blog, it makes great reading and keep up the good work.
Have a great day.
Warmest regards,
Hoe Bing
# posted by : 3:16 AM
: 3:16 AM
Hi Eric,
I was browsing for information on teenager with adhd when I came across your site and boy am I glad I did.
Although not totally the same, I believe that the work we are doing has some synergy to it.
I am researching information on adhd in general and am trying to make as many connections as possible so that my subscribers can have the maximum chance of controlling their adhd.
Are there any resources on teenager with adhd that you recommend I visit?
Would very much appreciate your input on the subject.
Thank you for your blog post.
Warmest regards,
Hoe Bing
I was browsing for information on teenager with adhd when I came across your site and boy am I glad I did.
Although not totally the same, I believe that the work we are doing has some synergy to it.
I am researching information on adhd in general and am trying to make as many connections as possible so that my subscribers can have the maximum chance of controlling their adhd.
Are there any resources on teenager with adhd that you recommend I visit?
Would very much appreciate your input on the subject.
Thank you for your blog post.
Warmest regards,
Hoe Bing
# posted by : 3:46 AM
: 3:46 AM
Hi Eric,
After much heavy reading your blog provided just the right amount of fun. Thank you :)
After much heavy reading your blog provided just the right amount of fun. Thank you :)
# posted by : 3:10 AM
: 3:10 AM
Hello Eric,
Thank you for your informative blog, it is good to see that people are still sharing their knowledge and experience.
I am currently working on finding the latest information on teenager with adhd when I came across your site. My passion is in the area of teenager with adhd and after finding your blog, I believe we have a real synergy and that my subsrcibers would benefit from your perspective on the topic.
I would very much appreciate it if you would take the time to have a look at my adhdpodcaster blog. If you think that we do have a common goal (which I think we do), then please feel free to post any relevant information to the blog.
Whatever area that ties into adhd would be fine, even if it is with relation to personal development (especially time management), you know how notoriously hard it is to keep track of time especially for us :)
Anyways, really looking forward to your post.
Thank you for the blog, keep up the good work
Warmest regards,
Hoe Bing
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Thank you for your informative blog, it is good to see that people are still sharing their knowledge and experience.
I am currently working on finding the latest information on teenager with adhd when I came across your site. My passion is in the area of teenager with adhd and after finding your blog, I believe we have a real synergy and that my subsrcibers would benefit from your perspective on the topic.
I would very much appreciate it if you would take the time to have a look at my adhdpodcaster blog. If you think that we do have a common goal (which I think we do), then please feel free to post any relevant information to the blog.
Whatever area that ties into adhd would be fine, even if it is with relation to personal development (especially time management), you know how notoriously hard it is to keep track of time especially for us :)
Anyways, really looking forward to your post.
Thank you for the blog, keep up the good work
Warmest regards,
Hoe Bing
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