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'Twas the Monday before Christmas...December 22, 2008 Last week I sent a box of Christmas presents to my son and his family in St. Louis. I won't be able to be with them during the holidays (which is darn right painful), so I did the next best thing. It just isn't the same. They got the box and opened the gifts, but I didn't get to see their faces or hear what they thought. I didn't get to play the games or cuddle in the blankets I made for them. I didn't get to share the Mike and Ike's while watching the video. But mostly I didn't get to read the books to them. There's nothing like cuddling with a little one and reading a book that keeps them so enthralled that they want you to turn the pages faster to find out what happens next. Those precious moments that you spend talking about the story after it ends. Why Mary did what she did, why Fred lied, why the stranger offered help and figuring out what you would have done. All those things makes us understand each other a little better. Next year I'm taking the gifts myself, one way or another. Now for the news/notes/kudos of the week:  From Mary S.: I saw on Amazon UK that Nintendo is selling a 100 Classic Book Collection for it's DS handheld game system. I'm still trying to figure out how to read anything on that small screen and it looks like it's only available in the UK. But my other question is, how many kids will want this on their DS and how many adults that read (and enjoy reading) own a DS and would even want to read classics on their system? (This is a new one for me. I tried playing the DS and my eyes start to water, so it probably wouldn't be for me.)From the free online stories department: Both James Goodman and Lori Avacato offer free stories this week. (Quick reads and nothing beats free) From editor Leah Hultenschmidt: Elisabeth Naughton has a really cool game on her website called Fame and Glory. You put in your name and location and get a personalized adventure. (Ok, I tried it and my adventure was with Ben Gates (Nicholas Cage in National Treasure) and there was even a picture. All right, I did it 2 more times and got George Clooney and Matt Damon with different adventures. Very cute and clever. I may have to go on a few more adventures.) From author Robena Grant: An amazing book collage: This Is Where We Live from 4th Estate on Vimeo. (That is so cool I had to watch it a couple of times) Bottom Line: "I stopped believing in Santa Claus when I was six. Mother took me to see him in a department store and he asked for my autograph." ~ Shirley Temple Classic John Cougar Mellencamp, I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus Posted by Barbara Vey on December 22, 2008 | Comments (10)
December 22, 2008
In response to: 'Twas the Monday before Christmas... Amanda commented: I love watching kids open Christmas presents and reading them books, so I understand how you feel. That video was amazing and my adventure was with Jack Colton (Michael Douglas). What fun!
December 22, 2008
In response to: 'Twas the Monday before Christmas... Monica Burns commented: Next time you can’t get there for Christmas, video record reading your Christmas stories and mail it on DVD, then have your son video record the little ones watching Grandma read. Then have him upload onto YouTube or send in the mail. That way you WILL get to see their reactions.
December 22, 2008
In response to: 'Twas the Monday before Christmas... Edie commented: I love Monica's idea of video recording your reading. What a great memory that would be for the little ones. And the video was awesome!
December 22, 2008
In response to: 'Twas the Monday before Christmas... Dianna Love commented: Oh, Barbara, I remember when my nieces were little and I LOVED to watch them open their gifts. Now they're taller than me and just want money. "g"
December 22, 2008
In response to: 'Twas the Monday before Christmas... VALERIE ANNE FAULKNER commented: Hi Barbara,
December 22, 2008
In response to: 'Twas the Monday before Christmas... Marilyn AKA Playground Monitor commented: I got Jack T. Colton, which is great since my son and DIL gave me the DVD of "Romancing the Stone" for Christmas. My granddaughter LOVES books and loves to be read to. She was here just for the weekend but we had such fun. She might get to come back after Christmas. I sure hope so cause there's just nothing quite as special as her coming through the front door and calling "Grammy!"
December 22, 2008
In response to: 'Twas the Monday before Christmas... Rosemary Laurey commented: Barbara, Have you tried telling stories over the phone? That's what I do with my grandchildren.
December 22, 2008
In response to: 'Twas the Monday before Christmas... Gina commented: I got Indiana Jones which pretty much tops my list so I'll stop there.
December 22, 2008
In response to: 'Twas the Monday before Christmas... Gina commented: I got Indiana Jones which pretty much tops my list so I'll stop there.
December 29, 2008
In response to: 'Twas the Monday before Christmas... violet s commented: Good morning Barbara! So sorry about your grandchildren--I feel the same way mailing off cards, letters & presents to my 22 grandchildren who I rarely hear from. But I guess when I was young, I did not always contact (or pay attention to) my grandparents either. It just makes me sad that all the parties for holidays, graduations etc. I attended (or planned & had) for them is just a memory (good for me) that is no longer acknowledged or thought of, by them. But the world keeps getting more complicated & children/young adults are busier that time/energy can't always be spread to/spared for grandparents.
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