tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post8461674096737539834..comments2023-10-29T10:24:23.730-04:00Comments on Things I Can't Say: Pour Your Heart Out: A Glass of Christmas....Cheer?Shellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06811697675090627618noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-34667271846983610902010-12-23T08:17:15.057-05:002010-12-23T08:17:15.057-05:00Just getting around. Poor thing. The holiday blues...Just getting around. Poor thing. The holiday blues are the worst! I do feel drained after some posts. That happened to me last week.Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13528968129655668573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-85551714498217667672010-12-23T00:33:01.021-05:002010-12-23T00:33:01.021-05:00I have been there so many times. Writing out a ver...I have been there so many times. Writing out a very personal post like that and then needing to take a break for a couple of days. <br /><br />Hugs to you!<br /><br />Merry Christmas! The holiday spirit will catch up with you.Tracie Nallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07908908021649000930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-41309391489566574382010-12-22T23:52:09.308-05:002010-12-22T23:52:09.308-05:00Aww, I'm sorry Shell! I hope the holiday spiri...Aww, I'm sorry Shell! I hope the holiday spirit catches up with you soon. I know with all that's going on it's certainly hard to find it...but I hope you do!<br /><br />Happy holidays to you guys! XOXOJessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07840547941371689473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-9496347236664457462010-12-22T23:09:32.696-05:002010-12-22T23:09:32.696-05:00Great post. If it weren't for the mistakes we ...Great post. If it weren't for the mistakes we make, we might not be who we are today. Live & learn right? Merry Christmas!<br /><br />Oh, and thanks for the tweet!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-81921598448012913402010-12-22T21:35:20.860-05:002010-12-22T21:35:20.860-05:00Your boys on Christmas morning will more than make...Your boys on Christmas morning will more than make up for the poopy blues... :)<br />AND, your story yesterday was very honest, real, and open. I enjoyed it because it was just so real and relevant to what many girls do!Maceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01405187347144334323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-32152344868828872042010-12-22T21:18:59.889-05:002010-12-22T21:18:59.889-05:00Oh girl, you are entitled to feeling a little drai...Oh girl, you are entitled to feeling a little drained! That was a lot to be able to divulge and put out there- you are amazing for being able to do that. We have all done things we regret, and with the Holidays and so much reflection on the past, it's the time of the year to think of such things. I hope the cookies help!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-5184446487117626362010-12-22T20:45:52.341-05:002010-12-22T20:45:52.341-05:00With my situation, the holidays just snuck up too ...With my situation, the holidays just snuck up too fast. But I'm hoping with our festivities starting on Friday things will be better. Merry Christmas!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16248935374379919175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-66797147553033792272010-12-22T19:02:43.639-05:002010-12-22T19:02:43.639-05:00I feel ya! I too am in a funk. Hope we both snap o...I feel ya! I too am in a funk. Hope we both snap out of it soon. Merry Christmas!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-38841995625971374152010-12-22T17:27:56.644-05:002010-12-22T17:27:56.644-05:00I'm sorry girl. At least your willing to talk ...I'm sorry girl. At least your willing to talk about and dig through the skeletons in your closet. MOst of us close that door...and maybe even lock it. Thanks for sharing your stories! I hope you get that Christmas spirit back! Have a very Merry Christmas!Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08354973669191454830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-78783294087923649342010-12-22T17:07:09.415-05:002010-12-22T17:07:09.415-05:00Hey Shell, I haven't linked up in a while as h...Hey Shell, I haven't linked up in a while as have been on a bit of a go-slow with blogging, but I spotted this and just posted a poured out heart piece so here it is :)<br />MERRY CHRISTMAS to you and yours and I hope you recover from that drained feeling (I've been there after a few heart-pouring posts).<br />God bless and I hope it's a warm and fuzzy Christmas for you.<br />xxSimoneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09554122579485306611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-91299914729626048422010-12-22T15:28:14.631-05:002010-12-22T15:28:14.631-05:00Hope you are feeling better soon!Hope you are feeling better soon!TheBabyMammaChronicleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17210832629299621129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-65365970343104612602010-12-22T15:14:23.893-05:002010-12-22T15:14:23.893-05:00Chocolate cures all.
I was just spending the Craz...Chocolate cures all.<br /><br />I was just spending the Crazies' naptime getting angrier and angrier at my in-laws...sooooo not worth it! It's hard though when there's all of these issues that we need to put aside for a few days. <br /><br />Chocolate and wine...chocolate and wine!Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14048243639634834643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-48776334574899045162010-12-22T14:18:47.336-05:002010-12-22T14:18:47.336-05:00I think we can all relate to your mood. I think th...I think we can all relate to your mood. I think that there's such high expectation during this time of year that it can sometimes not live up to it. Thanks for stopping by!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01564542013071462911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-55032234462411709152010-12-22T14:14:12.991-05:002010-12-22T14:14:12.991-05:00Hugs and happy holidays, Mama. I linked up this we...Hugs and happy holidays, Mama. I linked up this week, been MIA for a while. Not feeling heart-pouring, but did today, I guess. Lots on the mind. It's how it goes. Smooches to you and yours. :)Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06972798018825603047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-78455481941087538092010-12-22T13:47:10.407-05:002010-12-22T13:47:10.407-05:00I'm sorry you're feeling down today Shell....I'm sorry you're feeling down today Shell. Look on the bright side, at least you weren't up puking all night!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00082463692919691998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-51784092990413030952010-12-22T13:01:09.558-05:002010-12-22T13:01:09.558-05:00I'm sorry you're not feeling it. I have s...I'm sorry you're not feeling it. I have struggles with that sometimes too. Some words of encouragement I have for you after reading your post from yesterday - that event does not define you. Things that haunt you from the past - they are not who you are. Be kind to yourself. Focus on what is good in the present moment. Love to you during the holidays!Kristy @Loveandblasphemyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02634987114195614214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-71366982425027513752010-12-22T12:26:23.166-05:002010-12-22T12:26:23.166-05:00Yup, I completely get it. And, being completely h...Yup, I completely get it. And, being completely honest about our past, including our screw ups, is incredibly draining. But, you know what? You were honest, and you talked about it. And now that memory has no power over you anymore. <br /><br />I'm making Christmas candy with my girlies tomorrow. Need me to send you some?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17043585148664431337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-5146318641510885982010-12-22T12:16:43.330-05:002010-12-22T12:16:43.330-05:00Xmas morning will make everything better for sure!...Xmas morning will make everything better for sure! Hang in there, the holiday season is so much more stressful than people realize. So many expectations...<br /><br />Always worth it in the end though...<br /><br />Merry Xmas!Katie Hurley, LCSWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09526972538929555668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-46989519502422159372010-12-22T11:57:18.121-05:002010-12-22T11:57:18.121-05:00I just spent 8 hours at the hospital with Randall,...I just spent 8 hours at the hospital with Randall, to which he was admitted, again...<br /><br />Any Christmas spirit I may have had is almost completely gone now.Stashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12789106734518880998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-76793482933706244432010-12-22T11:43:43.648-05:002010-12-22T11:43:43.648-05:00sending you HOLDIAY HUGS and CANDY CANE kisses , s...sending you HOLDIAY HUGS and CANDY CANE kisses , sure it's corny and super sweet, but you need it this week. Hoping your holiday is Merry & Bright <br /><br />xoxoKirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17894442143508446312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-90159828799651406632010-12-22T11:26:00.624-05:002010-12-22T11:26:00.624-05:00I get it, completely. I was feeling the same way ...I get it, completely. I was feeling the same way yesterday. I have so much to do but I was having such a hard time motivating myself and ended up in tears over it. wth?<br />And thank you for not skipping over that part of your story. You are definitely not alone. I think most of us, me included, have done things at difficult and emotional in our lives that we look back on with regret.Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08209297120840809760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-399622698581782002010-12-22T11:11:52.318-05:002010-12-22T11:11:52.318-05:00I so dislike the holiday blues, I get them every y...I so dislike the holiday blues, I get them every year knowing that some kind of drama will occur. <br />I hope your able to just enjoy your awesome kiddoz and husband and smile! <br />I didnt' read your post yesterday so I am off to catch up. <br /><br />Merry Christmas Chica!Daisygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04439955933350305336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-35483371602824035962010-12-22T11:01:13.397-05:002010-12-22T11:01:13.397-05:00yeah, that whole drained feeling after a post ... ...yeah, that whole drained feeling after a post ... got a bit of that right now.<br /><br />I am positive that super excited Christmas pj clad boys will make everything better!Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11190148251096131674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-74439240369647441532010-12-22T10:56:53.789-05:002010-12-22T10:56:53.789-05:00I can see how that post must have drained you, but...I can see how that post must have drained you, but it's just part of your life and we've all got things that we're not super proud of. No one's here to judge.<br /><br />I understand what you mean about Christmas - I feel so stressed and so sure that it won't be the way I want it to be that I almost don't want it to get here. I need to get over myself.<br /><br />Regardless, I'm sure Christmas will be a good one. Like you said, the sight of your kids and their excitement will help you shake the feelings you have now.MrsJenBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10210080304270799102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-31178105332735983772010-12-22T10:54:27.666-05:002010-12-22T10:54:27.666-05:00oh dear, i don't like when you're funked o...oh dear, i don't like when you're funked out. I understand, though - please know I'm just a click away. Enjoy that bounce house :MommaKisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09443553798728370645noreply@blogger.com