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Some thoughts and pictures from the
Beautiful Paradise Peninsula

(otherwise known as the Wirral)



Tuesday, 10 December 2013

Advent Calendar - Day 10

The old and the new

I stitched the Santa in 1993. I had two tiny children then, and worked full time. 
I am astounded that I ever managed to do this. I don't think I could do it now!
The reindeer and tree are new this year

7 comments:

  1. The Santa is beautiful - it must be so nice to take him out every Christmas!

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  2. I love displays in groups. The stitchery is beautiful, is it cross stitch? The white reindeer and tree is very effective

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  3. Wow to the cross stitch. I've not touched mine for a couple of years.
    Love from Mum
    xx

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  4. Wow, that's an intricate cross stitch- it's beautifully done:)

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  5. Beautiful cross stitch. I still have a couple waiting to be finished, not touched them for years. :( x

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  6. I agree with you! Full time work and raising children...HOW did we do that? I know many do, but my Mom used to tell me that all that stress would take its toll on my health. I always disregarded her concern and chalked it up to her "being my mom". I look back now, with the knowledge of how indeed it did possibly take its toll on my health (and possibly yours). I KNOW I couldn't do it anymore and I often hear my daughter already thinking of forgoing children because she can't imagine a taxing full time job in concert with a child. That's sad...our economics require two wage earners just to survive, but one faces health concern possibilities and/or other sacrifices. Do you think men ever worry about how they can have full time jobs and maintain their role of a father? Uhm...the majority...probably not. Hugs, Annette

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