tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3178366214524455884.post129244092929220776..comments2024-03-26T08:06:19.661-04:00Comments on The Road Less Travelled: November blahsloribethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09272814565916935113noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3178366214524455884.post-76886586276867951302009-11-26T04:53:07.289-05:002009-11-26T04:53:07.289-05:00You're entitled to it, to all of it, the feeli...You're entitled to it, to all of it, the feelings, the missing, the blahs. She should be here. <br />Thinking of you and Katie. <br />xxook@laklyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05366772609212990882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3178366214524455884.post-51110830245714976302009-11-25T11:10:04.087-05:002009-11-25T11:10:04.087-05:00I'm with you on November & February. I re...I'm with you on November & February. I remember growing up (where i woke in the shadow of the mountain & came home from school in the dark) that February seemed like the <i>longest</i> month of the year. <br /><br />And i understand the feelings of loss & feeling cheated. I still often feel "when is God going to fix this mistake & give me my daughter" who would be 3-1/2. <br /><br />And, much as i like Christmas, i do tend to lean toward the "Christmas is for children" sentiment. I want a child to decorate with & make cookies with, etc. This holiday is particularly hard for me, ah, that will make this too long.<br /><br />I'm thankful that my husband's family has chosen to celebrate Christmas the weekend before because we won't have to be there. We'll have a much smaller family Christmas instead of the big family with all the little children. I'm feeling bitter & i don't like it.<br /><br />I made this all about me, which it is not. Your post definitely resonates with me & i understand the pain & disappointment behind it. I wish there was a way to fix this (for all of us!) but all i can say is that i wish i could give you a hug.Kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03272307621143522274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3178366214524455884.post-69033639956352014342009-11-24T21:48:27.496-05:002009-11-24T21:48:27.496-05:00I think the only answer is to hop in the car and d...I think the only answer is to hop in the car and drive down here to DC so I can give you pumpkin pie and a hug. I am too aware those tears involving the memories of grandparents and how a holiday can change. My heart is with you for the other change that came in November, the fact that Katie isn't here. Always feel free to vent.Lollipop Goldsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01020874415819057995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3178366214524455884.post-78966559518144553622009-11-24T14:25:58.227-05:002009-11-24T14:25:58.227-05:00This morning I was just thinking of a quote from &...This morning I was just thinking of a quote from "Little Women": "November is the most disagreeable month in the whole year." As a February child, I've always liked my month, but I know I'm in a minority. The dreary weather and impending holiday rush can be a tough combination.<br /><br />I really don't like the "Christmas is for the kids" sentiment. It hurt during infertility, especially when my in-laws discussed only buying gifts for the little kids "to keep things easy and even." Uh, not even close to even...! And also, I think Christmas is for all those who celebrate it. It's not about putting kids front and center. Modern kids get enough of that year-round!Ellen K.http://southcitysadie.typepad.com/miss_e_musings/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3178366214524455884.post-28399137041730948332009-11-24T13:36:08.613-05:002009-11-24T13:36:08.613-05:00November is a blah month. It is unfair you have s...November is a blah month. It is unfair you have so many feeling of sadness and loss tied to an already crappy month.<br /><br />Thinking of you . . .Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11509124764568535676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3178366214524455884.post-51580787663434461662009-11-24T13:14:20.015-05:002009-11-24T13:14:20.015-05:00Hoping December comes quickly for you and that at ...Hoping December comes quickly for you and that at least a bit of fun sneaks into November somehow, too.ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06347057746449071812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3178366214524455884.post-59097707150387382522009-11-24T01:08:30.413-05:002009-11-24T01:08:30.413-05:00I'm right there with you. . .I'm right there with you. . .Mrs. Spithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03386820063407910064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3178366214524455884.post-4487082304781772532009-11-23T23:48:53.375-05:002009-11-23T23:48:53.375-05:00oh loribeth, it's natural to feel cheated. it...oh loribeth, it's natural to feel cheated. it's a tough time of year anyway. <br /><br />maybe you could take a little sabbatical from work some time and do only things you want to do?lunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15455301696832647867noreply@blogger.com