tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663863839622861089.post8541335200920843181..comments2023-09-21T10:22:39.043-05:00Comments on Sheepishly Speaking..........: Ahhh.....Memories...Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01650080322918612873noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663863839622861089.post-52605239050754728352011-12-23T12:14:16.079-06:002011-12-23T12:14:16.079-06:00I have similar memories, especially when it comes ...I have similar memories, especially when it comes to trimming the tree, which I NEVER saw done before the age of 15. Until then, I never saw the tree till Xmas morning. My parents would wait till we were all in bed, before they even brought it in the house, so they worked like mad before getting some sleep themselves.<br /><br />Like your Father, my Mother was just as meticulous with the tinsel. It too was saved from year to year, but NEVER crumpled. She insisted it be placed back in the box totally straightened out. And she placed her strands ONE AT A TIME on every branch and twig on the tree. I agree, it made for a most glorious tree, sparkling with every little ray of light that found it. Always, the lights would go on first, then the balls, and last, the tinsel. We were allowed to help take the decorations off the tree, as long as we were extremely careful. She had every box the balls came in, so that every one was placed back in it's own box too. :) <br /><br />Yes, the memories are many, and they keep our parents with us for as long as we too live.<br /><br />Happy Holidays :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663863839622861089.post-92030543590042718032011-12-22T21:06:38.362-06:002011-12-22T21:06:38.362-06:00Love your memories. My memories make me happy tha...Love your memories. My memories make me happy that we had such fun (and food) and sad that some people are no longer with us. Like you said we will pass the traditions on but I want to know...How did they do it all and without the conveniences we have today?!Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05282477360968595561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663863839622861089.post-65335345290569270312011-12-21T09:42:29.402-06:002011-12-21T09:42:29.402-06:00What sweet holiday memories!What sweet holiday memories!jessiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16948708228576485703noreply@blogger.com