in talking with the grandies
about all the excitement leading up to christmas eve
i soon realized
that i was even excited for the eve before that eve
because i know what comes next
and it just grows from there.
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“I like to compare the holiday season with the way a child listens to a favorite story. The pleasure is in the familiar way the story begins, the anticipation of familiar turns it takes, the familiar moments of suspense, and the familiar climax and ending.”
– Fred Rogers
I didn't have my glasses on.... 
that Fred Rogers, he knew a thing or two: I loved his depiction by Tom Hanks in ‘A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood’ 🙂
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He sure did and that was very well done
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my mate and I were talking this afternoon about ‘A Bridge Of Spies’ then other movies Tom Hanks was in including the Xmas film ‘The Polar Express’ and we came to the conclusion that Tom Hanks never made a bad film 🙂
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i think you’re right! p.s. my friend lived in the small town, where the ‘polar express’ train came and left each day after thanksgiving until christmas each year, and it made her crazy, all the whistles and horns )
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On the eve before the eve I’m tiring preparing for the day of the day I shall here.. but this evening I am feeling comfortable and prepared..
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Good –
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It is hard not to get caught up in the excitement that children exude as the big day approaches. I remember counting the days to Christmas by the number of “sleeps” before the big morning. I hope you all have a wonderful, happy, and safe holidays!
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Yes, we do that!
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I think we have more fun anticipating the fun!
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Exactly!
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👍
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I have grown to appreciate the wisdom of Mr. Rogers more and more over the last few years….
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oh, i have too –
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Have a Merry Christmas! 🙂
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you too!
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🙂
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Now that I think about it.. it could very well be true, that the eve before the eve is my favorite day too!
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great!
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Oh I love this Beth! You and Mr. Rogers nailed this feeling.
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he is my spirit animal )
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Children bring such innocent joy to our lives. I remember I got so excited as a kid for holidays like Christmas and my birthday on Valentine’s Day that I caused myself to get sick
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yes, so much excitement, it can all be too much, at times )
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Thank you for sharing your pre-pre excitement, Beth.
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happy to!
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and to you!
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Merry Christmas! 🙂 ❤
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you too –
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And if there was ever a year when we needed (or longed for) the familiar, it is this year. I wonder what Fred Rogers would say to children about 2020. I wonder what he could say to us.
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i’m sure he would have just the right words
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Good to be excited… Wishing you happy holidays with health and excitement!
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Thanks, ute and to you!
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Lovely tree. 🙂 And I agree, the eve of the eve is definitely when the excitement begins.
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Yes!!
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Eve eve. Love it. And the routine of it all is comforting. This year is, again, a touch of the familiar and a touch of bull goose loony.
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It will not be forgotten and a Christmas story to tell –
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I remember that anticipation of the good feeling accompanying a favorite book or of Christmas morning. I still do that by watching a favorite movie again.
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That works )
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Oh that Mr. Rogers! How true is this? Wonderful photo and post, Beth.
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Thanks )
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Love, love, love this time of year and the “anticipation” that goes along with it. Our community does a small Christmas parade with lawn mowers decorated with Christmas themes and this year they outdid themselves with lights, music and decorations. And to top it off, we had snow yesterday. A GIFT to my heart and many of us that are kids heart. A Merry Christmas to you and the kiddo’s, Beth! Stay healthy and safe. ❤
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I love that parade! And to you too!
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T’was the night before the night before Christmas and all through our flat all the creatures were chatting, even the cat . . . although that may be because we are already celebrating the anticipation here too. Merry Christmas, Beth!
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spot on! and you too)
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Love this! Happy holidays!
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thanks, and you too!
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Merry Christmas, Beth🌲🎅🏽🦌
Wonderful that you can share with family.
Enjoy the sharing, caring and love of the
holiday season.
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it will be different this year, each in little groups, but still great to celebrate
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Happy Eve Eve. And what a wonderful quote from Mr. Rogers. Kids do seem to like the familiar and routine…
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thanks, and to you –
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Great quote from our beloved Mr. R. Yes, the excitement is building! Merry Christmas to you all!
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and to you, pat!
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Very cool Mr. Rogers quote. I hadn’t heard it before
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he had so many good ones –
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Love the excitement! ୧☉□☉୨
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❤
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You and Mr. Rogers are both great story tellers, beth. ❤
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One of us sees that in the other )
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Merry Christmas, dear friend!
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back at you, russ
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Fred Rogers nailed it!
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as he often did )
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Yes!
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