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The Advent

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The great build up to christmas.
Is the most frustrating and sadest time of year for me. I have 6 children's faces, that I need to put a smile upon on christmas morning.
It really sux that it's so commerical.
I dunno, i guess I'm moaning abt sweet nothing, but it difficult to provide when ur a single parent.
SIGH.........................
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maybe make Christmas cookies together as a family, or a gingerbread house...the commercialized Christmas does suck, 6 little faces, that is a toughy, do you belong to a church, maybe they could help you with some gifts for your kids...
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Yes, we do belong to a church.Its jst u knw how it is when the children hve expectations frm wht they see on tv etc, i am unable to provide them with the lovely material things they want.anyway, peace to u, i hve already gathered sme gifts.God bless.
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I can relate. When my children were younger I tried to let them know that money was tight for us (I only have 3 though)-I was hoping by telling them that they wouldn't expect much-But then my middle son looked at me and said "It's ok Mommy, you don't have to get us anything. Santa can bring it all." It was kinda cute and I do admit I felt partially off the hook but still had to provide the "Santa gifts". Just try to do any fun things together that you can think of to show them they are loved. Maybe even something they would not normally be allowed to do. Good luck and keep your head up!
Thriver
Thriver
I am going to rely heavily on coupons. Coupons to watch a movie (at home - we get them out of the library), be the one to sit at the special place at dinner, one get out of chores free day, one special any menu dinner, one day playing hooky from school.
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Ok, the countdown is on people.
I have my twin boy's 3rd birthday on sat, not that we are doing anything major for it,but i have it covered.
As for being morbid last week, things are looking up, as best as it can.
I have a few church groups helping with xmas food, and i have the gift's sorted out.
I hope you are all hanging in there.
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