tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127613511850015325.post465832658732552554..comments2023-06-21T18:04:58.486+02:00Comments on juggling act of life: Then Magic within.cathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15788508986252339771noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127613511850015325.post-41396161339460420312011-12-05T16:08:22.921+02:002011-12-05T16:08:22.921+02:00Oh Cat, so incredibly poignant. You are a wondrous...Oh Cat, so incredibly poignant. You are a wondrous writer, and an amazing mom. :) <br /><br />Such a beautiful, beautiful post.Cheryl Lagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03368796775852338505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127613511850015325.post-42481761648166780142011-09-22T15:19:06.387+02:002011-09-22T15:19:06.387+02:00Awwww! That is so heartbreaking that not only did ...Awwww! That is so heartbreaking that not only did you lose your dad at such a young age, but that the magic was lost, too. I agree with you - stirring and supporting a child's imagination leads them to more creative thinking, too. I'm hoping I can keep the magic alive for as long as possible for Princess Nagger - besides, it's fun for me, too! ;)<br /><br />LOVE the picture - and that she thought dressing up as a fairy would enable her to spot the fairies in the garden...genius! :)<br /><br /><a href="http://stacysrandomthoughts.com/2011/06/lucky-blogging-kitty-wordlesswordful-wednesday/" rel="nofollow">WW: Lucky Blogging Kitty</a>Stacyhttp://profiles.google.com/sassydesigns1noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127613511850015325.post-80605290478310098742011-09-22T15:19:05.963+02:002011-09-22T15:19:05.963+02:00I believe in magic. I believe that it is the magi...I believe in magic. I believe that it is the magic that creates a wonderful and memorable childhood for children. For my eldest Father Christmas existed till she was about 9, and for Olivia every bit of magic is still so real in her life. She cannot wait to encounter The Tooth Fairy, has it all planned for one day when her tooth falls out.<br /><br />I find it very sad that a lot of people, becuase of their faith, do not 'do the whole Father Christmas thing'. Yes, Christmas is not about the the presents, but what harm is there is adding some sparkle to the Christmas story? As long as the gifts are not the main focus and we are celebrating the birth of Christ, then what is the harm? Someone very close to me told me that teaching our children about Father Christmas and celebrating with gifts was a Pagan action? <br /><br />Lovely post darl xxShaynehttp://yummymummycupcake.co.zanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127613511850015325.post-73752588920805851652011-09-22T15:19:05.515+02:002011-09-22T15:19:05.515+02:00The camouflage idea sounds like a great idea! If I...The camouflage idea sounds like a great idea! If I were a fairy, I would look for a friend like me.Jdaniel4smomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127613511850015325.post-10039626190515633972011-09-22T15:19:05.083+02:002011-09-22T15:19:05.083+02:00That is just heartbreaking about losing your Dad A...That is just heartbreaking about losing your Dad AND the magic when you were so young. I do believe that fantasy is a very normal part of a childs development so we do father christmas and easter bunny and tooth fairy. My tween no longer believes in santa and tooth fairies but pretends to "for the sake of his brother" - though I think he feels he will miss out if he openly admits that he knows it's not true.<br />So sorry that you had a crappy night. I do hope that it will stop ASAP.xJuliahttp://www.myorbit365.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127613511850015325.post-3872231929589132942011-09-22T15:18:02.708+02:002011-09-22T15:18:02.708+02:00What a beautiful post! So sorry the magic stopped ...What a beautiful post! So sorry the magic stopped when your dad died...<br /><br />I'm a BIG believer in keeping dreams alive, igniting imagination and creativity but I don't do the father christmas, easter bunny and fairy thing.<br /><br />PS sorry you had terrible sleep again! This has got to stop :)Marcia (123 blog)http://the123blog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127613511850015325.post-19779880097703990752011-09-22T15:18:02.165+02:002011-09-22T15:18:02.165+02:00I agree with you! Kids need to be kids for as lon...I agree with you! Kids need to be kids for as long as possible and that means believing in all sorts of magical things. <br /><br />I was so sad to read that this was taken from you at such a young age :( Your mom must feel quite awful now looking back and realizing what she took away from you. It must have been really hard for her when your dad died....Fionahttp://rememberwhenwewereyoung.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127613511850015325.post-20902394841272739712011-09-22T15:18:01.757+02:002011-09-22T15:18:01.757+02:00For me the magic stopped when I was 5. My gran di...For me the magic stopped when I was 5. My gran died two days before Christmas of cancer and that was it. Christmas was a sad day to remember the past. Now looking back I don't think it was far on all us grankids. I try to make as big a fuss as possible for Ewan even though for me it doesn't come naturally as it does for my Husband. I buy eggs for Easter and a huge tree for Christmas and I am determined the magic will last. Hope we can both bring that to our kids. Kathttp://kathleen-truthbetold.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127613511850015325.post-5641594320200237252011-09-22T15:18:01.319+02:002011-09-22T15:18:01.319+02:00I firmly beleive that, expecially in today's s...I firmly beleive that, expecially in today's society, that if we can get kids to be kids for just that little bit longer its a WIN!Yasmin @ a little less fluffhttp://www.alittlelessfluff.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127613511850015325.post-86553144716253507912011-09-22T15:18:00.861+02:002011-09-22T15:18:00.861+02:00This is such a beautiful post even if it is sad! ...This is such a beautiful post even if it is sad! I think it is wonderful you decided to keep the magic going despite having a childhood that could easily have prompted you to go the other way. I agree with you in that I have every intention of keeping the magic going in our house as long as possible. Some of my fondest childhood memories are associated with Father Christmas and the Tooth Fairy!!Box of Chocolatesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127613511850015325.post-67876583724799222192011-09-22T15:18:00.488+02:002011-09-22T15:18:00.488+02:00I've got tears in my eyes! How very sad for yo...I've got tears in my eyes! How very sad for you!<br />The magic should never ever stop, not even when we are eighty years old! Why can't we keep it alive for ever? <br />I agree! Even though they know there is no such thing as fairies (or whatever), we can still keep it alive for as long as possible!<br />Great post!MomAgain@40http://momagain40.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127613511850015325.post-1420547693928165232011-09-22T15:17:59.867+02:002011-09-22T15:17:59.867+02:00So sorry to hear about your childhood. I know I h...So sorry to hear about your childhood. I know I had my own childhood issues that were much different. Isn't it funny how we are both trying to make sure our children have excellent childhood memories because of our own experiences? One must continue to believe in fairies!T_HWilsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127613511850015325.post-90259831835585639512011-09-22T15:17:59.442+02:002011-09-22T15:17:59.442+02:00Good for you Cat...be the keeper of the magic. Li...Good for you Cat...be the keeper of the magic. Life would be cruel without it.Lynette Jacobsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127613511850015325.post-15753802461365906882011-09-22T15:17:59.036+02:002011-09-22T15:17:59.036+02:00No wonder you're determined to keep the magic ...No wonder you're determined to keep the magic going. I believe that magic is important in kids lives... so sad that it stopped so soon for you :(Jentyhttp://www.jeanetteverster.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127613511850015325.post-54454712654024637582011-09-22T15:17:15.584+02:002011-09-22T15:17:15.584+02:00I agree with you - keep the magic alive for as lon...I agree with you - keep the magic alive for as long as possible.Louisahttp://louisa123.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com