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<blockquote data-quote="Steely" data-source="post: 108510" data-attributes="member: 3301"><p>Wow.......major tears. I just don't even know what to say.</p><p></p><p>I know Cmas is so hard for us, and our kids. Last night my difficult child was balling because of some gifts given to him, and the fact that he did not "deserve them". This in response to me being oh so frustrated with his laziness, and voicing this to him in what I am sure was a rather demeaning tone. Yet, I as well, still feel guilty when my mom gives me a gift.</p><p></p><p>Marcie - My dad had an identical story when he was 12. He was/is a very dysfunctional father - but because of the coal, and his behavior - he always made sure he showed us unconditional love, every cmas. For that I am thankful.</p><p></p><p>I think presents and cmas should not be in the same category. Cmas is about showing the love we always have and will have for our family.......and sometimes that embodies a present.......and sometimes it embodies simply being together. Kids lump it all together when they are young.....but I can tell you right now that I remember few presents I received - but I do remember that I have always had my family on cmas.</p><p></p><p>Wow, now I am crying again. My dad has cancer, and I do not know if he will be here next cmas........as you said.........we need to seize every moment of time we can cherish with our family. Regardless of behaviors.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Steely, post: 108510, member: 3301"] Wow.......major tears. I just don't even know what to say. I know Cmas is so hard for us, and our kids. Last night my difficult child was balling because of some gifts given to him, and the fact that he did not "deserve them". This in response to me being oh so frustrated with his laziness, and voicing this to him in what I am sure was a rather demeaning tone. Yet, I as well, still feel guilty when my mom gives me a gift. Marcie - My dad had an identical story when he was 12. He was/is a very dysfunctional father - but because of the coal, and his behavior - he always made sure he showed us unconditional love, every cmas. For that I am thankful. I think presents and cmas should not be in the same category. Cmas is about showing the love we always have and will have for our family.......and sometimes that embodies a present.......and sometimes it embodies simply being together. Kids lump it all together when they are young.....but I can tell you right now that I remember few presents I received - but I do remember that I have always had my family on cmas. Wow, now I am crying again. My dad has cancer, and I do not know if he will be here next cmas........as you said.........we need to seize every moment of time we can cherish with our family. Regardless of behaviors. [/QUOTE]
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