tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15605159.post6660380098011038942..comments2023-10-26T06:54:19.095-07:00Comments on The Cozy Corner: Cherry Crepes, Swedish Blintzes, and Dollar PancakesStephieAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17543298283557610542noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15605159.post-84792738525979128372009-12-23T07:52:40.736-08:002009-12-23T07:52:40.736-08:00Bonnie - yes, this is a dangerous time of year for...Bonnie - yes, this is a dangerous time of year for eating......<br /><br />Sara - no, I've never actually written a direct post about it. When we were little, Mom made a Countdown Calendar for us (a big ol' Santa made out of felt). Originally, she put candies in each day, but didn't feel like that was special enough. So, one year, she decided to put a scroll in each pocket that told us of a special activity we'd do that day. It was the best thing ever for us. We laughed that there were a few "lame ones" - like work on the embroidery project, or even clean out your closet! But, there were also some really special surprises - like going snowmobiling with friends to pick up our Christmas tree, or going up to Portland to go ice skating.<br /><br />So, since the time our kids have been old enough to understand, we've done that too. Yes, they change every year. And certainly some of the week days can be challenging to come up with fun ideas. But, it is the first thing the kids ask to do every morning and I think it's a big part of what makes Christmas more of a "season to celebrate" for us vs. just a day..... =)StephieAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17543298283557610542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15605159.post-23249315238901565072009-12-23T05:34:45.297-08:002009-12-23T05:34:45.297-08:00what a fun tradition. Have you posted on your cou...what a fun tradition. Have you posted on your count down calendar? that sounds like such a great idea. does it change every year?sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16558961544260341038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15605159.post-7256316052225998442009-12-22T21:06:16.033-08:002009-12-22T21:06:16.033-08:00Why am I always hungry after I read your posts? :...Why am I always hungry after I read your posts? :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com