tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113701246699691315.post8100986135477810545..comments2024-03-19T06:17:50.896-04:00Comments on Guilty Chocoholic Mama: Why I Love Winter (& What I'm Hoping to Do During This One)Elizabeth Spencerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14323422138353699587noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113701246699691315.post-89908479273244740352023-01-20T11:16:37.520-05:002023-01-20T11:16:37.520-05:00Didn’t realized my reply would post anonymously. D...Didn’t realized my reply would post anonymously. Denise Reid Rogers; Arkadelphia, ARAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113701246699691315.post-26204228411835631792023-01-20T11:15:35.801-05:002023-01-20T11:15:35.801-05:00I stumbled on this while just looking for a cute m...I stumbled on this while just looking for a cute meme about loving winter so I could send it to my mama who hates winter! Your reasons….. your words…. I am 105% sure you and I would be immediate friends. No one thinks THAT much like I do! We live in Arkansas. When I was a kid, AR could count on at least one good snow, but now it’s very spotty. On any given year, we might get snow. We do always have weather reports that get me all excited at the possibility, then usually leave me downright mad at my local news station. Ha! In February 2021, we got a wonderful, honestly PERFECT snow that produced large, beautiful flakes, a “just deep enough” blanket of silent white over our farm, and shut the door of my school counseling office for several days. Three weeks later, the forever (rather rustic style) home we’d built on that farm two decades earlier caught fire and was a total loss. We’re ok and living a life more grateful than before, but I had always loved winter in that home. We’d put wood on the walls and it just had a wonderful, cabin-like feel. I am absolutely convinced one reason for that perfect February snow was a gift to me….one last time to spend a few days, just my home and me, in my most favorite setting of all. (My husband still has to go to work like yours, but he could rest assured there would be a delicious meal of something in a big pot on the stove!.) Our kids are grown with kids of their own, so it was just me, my home, and all the happy birds I was attracting to my porch with food they didn’t have to work for. This reply went longer than I intended. Just wanted to say every word you typed resonated with me! Love it! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113701246699691315.post-10613147620412312722017-01-05T07:15:46.015-05:002017-01-05T07:15:46.015-05:00Aw, thank you so much for your kind words...and sy...Aw, thank you so much for your kind words...and sympathy for my story! ;) But now I'm sending sympathy your way for having to make up those snow days! Yuck! And 8 uninterrupted hours alone with spreadsheets every day might even make me want people! You poor thing! I'm so glad you found your way here and that we've been able to reconnect...I still remember confusing our girls' little brown heads at preschool pickup! :)Elizabeth Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14323422138353699587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113701246699691315.post-20882869840142145122017-01-04T22:34:26.247-05:002017-01-04T22:34:26.247-05:00Love this blog! (Esp the story below about the co...Love this blog! (Esp the story below about the counselor. Sounds just like something Kira would say to me!) Winter, eh, I can take it in small doses. Here in Indiana we have to make up every. single. snowday. So we don't hope for them, because that's one less vacation day or summer break day. As for being an introvert, I'm on the borderline between introvert and extrovert, but with a job where I'm dealing with spreadsheets alone 8 hours a day without even a lunch hour, I'm on the borderline of lunacy. Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03644339058006766062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113701246699691315.post-77626118912158455862017-01-04T20:24:21.473-05:002017-01-04T20:24:21.473-05:00Aw, thank you, Rebekah! I love it...we are not onl...Aw, thank you, Rebekah! I love it...we are not only sisters in Jesus but also sisters in snow! :) Feel free to stop by my parents' pond anytime you're in the area (just be sure to check with me first on those pesky ever-changing ice conditions)! ;) Thanks for the support...most people think I'm crazy to take this position! xoxoElizabeth Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14323422138353699587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113701246699691315.post-14470102569894723862017-01-04T20:16:46.509-05:002017-01-04T20:16:46.509-05:00Yes! Every last bit of this! Well, except your par...Yes! Every last bit of this! Well, except your parents' pond. But yes - the hot cocoa, watching movies, curled up in a blanket, praying for the blizzard and road, town, state closures. Oh, glorious winter! Rebekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16914822884757696934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113701246699691315.post-65965816710979998862016-02-24T06:16:58.060-05:002016-02-24T06:16:58.060-05:00Mercy, Colletta, I'm so sorry I'm just now...Mercy, Colletta, I'm so sorry I'm just now seeing and responding to this! How did I miss this? I, too, enjoy the change of seasons. :) I'm just partial to this one...clearly! ;) Thank you for stopping by...I'm over on your blog right now!Elizabeth Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14323422138353699587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113701246699691315.post-87500222609869805362016-02-07T17:25:46.802-05:002016-02-07T17:25:46.802-05:00I love all the seasons! I am ready for some sprin...I love all the seasons! I am ready for some spring weather though so we can get outside and go for walks. And see flowers. Loved your post :) I hope you can stop by:<br /><br />http://collettaskitchensink.blogspot.com/2016/02/songs-on-sunday-one-thing-by-hillsong.html<br /><br />Collettacollettakayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13242365478904701504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113701246699691315.post-32163530026826097032016-02-07T15:02:17.073-05:002016-02-07T15:02:17.073-05:00Dawn says: "I couldn't resist coming to r...Dawn says: "I couldn't resist coming to read this post for many reasons... I don't love winter, but I don't hate it either. I do LOVE summer, though. I also have to admit, I smiled most of the way through your words, laughing by the end because, living in the Midwest... I get it. :) I knew most of the points you were going to share, in general, because I am quite sure they have proceeded from my own mouth at one time or another. In fact, I just told the kids that I love the way that winter makes us wind down, I get SO MANY BOOKS READ, and the comfort food that we make. ( ummmm another reason I love Summer is because my pants fit.) And the way that time makes us sit and enjoy one another's company. Now that my kids are getting older, there are times when they are not sitting with us in the evening and it makes me treasure the quiet winter nights snuggled under blankets and enjoying each other and the grace that comes in the slowing of the seasons.<br />Thank you for your sweet comment on my blog last week, too. :)Blessings,Dawn"...<br />Aw, Dawn, thank you so much! I am honored that a dedicated summer-lover would take time to read my ode to cold! ;) Because it is always lovely to meet a fellow Midwesterner! Thank you for taking time to stop by!Elizabeth Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14323422138353699587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113701246699691315.post-1087424559433208122016-02-05T08:50:33.883-05:002016-02-05T08:50:33.883-05:00Elizabeth,
I couldn't resist coming to read t...Elizabeth,<br /><br />I couldn't resist coming to read this post for many reasons... I don't love winter, but I don't hate it either. I do LOVE summer, though. I also have to admit, I smiled most of the way through your words, laughing by the end because, living in the Midwest... I get it. :) I knew most of the points you were going to share, in general, because I am quite sure they have proceeded from my own mouth at one time or another. In fact, I just told the kids that I love the way that winter makes us wind down, I get SO MANY BOOKS READ, and the comfort food that we make. ( ummmm another reason I love Summer is because my pants fit.) And the way that time makes us sit and enjoy one another's company. Now that my kids are getting older, there are times when they are not sitting with us in the evening and it makes me treasure the quiet winter nights snuggled under blankets and enjoying each other and the grace that comes in the slowing of the seasons.<br />Thank you for your sweet comment on my blog last week, too. :)<br />Blessings,<br />DawnDawnhttp://www.journeysingrace.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113701246699691315.post-79011781292325966182016-01-21T13:15:09.638-05:002016-01-21T13:15:09.638-05:00I know, Ana...you are not alone. (See previous com...I know, Ana...you are not alone. (See previous comments.) Want to write my spring post for me? ;) Thanks for being willing to read anyway!Elizabeth Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14323422138353699587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113701246699691315.post-24338652573135215542016-01-21T09:17:45.181-05:002016-01-21T09:17:45.181-05:00Great list but I don't think there is anything...Great list but I don't think there is anything that could make me love winter, lol!Ana (@ANAWINSblog)http://anawins.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113701246699691315.post-79067003371022018422016-01-14T17:03:11.889-05:002016-01-14T17:03:11.889-05:00Oh my word, Linda, I love that about your husband....Oh my word, Linda, I love that about your husband. I can totally relate (no offense to either of our husbands, of course!). Enjoy your alone moments when you can get them, and thank you again so much for encouraging me greatly today!Elizabeth Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14323422138353699587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113701246699691315.post-22045497384121810532016-01-14T15:28:13.545-05:002016-01-14T15:28:13.545-05:00We don't have much of a winter in Houston, and...We don't have much of a winter in Houston, and what we do get usually doesn't involve snow, unfortunately! I'm like you with regards to staying home, though. My husband is out of town on business now and he talked about coming home a day early and I was like, "Oh, no, honey, you should explore that area of the country!" LOL, I just want one more day to myself (we both work from the house). :-)Linda Perkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09905662146166071518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113701246699691315.post-61446646214151861432016-01-13T21:14:28.849-05:002016-01-13T21:14:28.849-05:00Victoria! At last: a fellow mom who can tolerate f...Victoria! At last: a fellow mom who can tolerate fuzzy sheets. (I know they're too warm for some of our tribe!) And you are SO right about them making it even harder to get out of bed in the morning. But, oh, the joy of looking forward to getting back into it and then of actually doing it. Happy winter* to you! (*Not an oxymoron.)Elizabeth Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14323422138353699587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113701246699691315.post-14694520177549070872016-01-13T21:05:51.380-05:002016-01-13T21:05:51.380-05:00OK your list has me (almost) excited about it bein...OK your list has me (almost) excited about it being freezing outside! :) But I will say, fuzzy sheets are the best even though they make it really hard to get out of bed in the morning! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10173857386791038157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113701246699691315.post-36595171717653619112016-01-13T10:54:28.649-05:002016-01-13T10:54:28.649-05:00Woo-hoo for winter, then, Melanie...so glad to mee...Woo-hoo for winter, then, Melanie...so glad to meet a fellow fan of it! ;) Thanks so much for stopping by from WFMW!Elizabeth Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14323422138353699587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113701246699691315.post-25439703481281053322016-01-13T10:10:07.935-05:002016-01-13T10:10:07.935-05:00I love winter too, Elizabeth! The fuzzy socks, the...I love winter too, Elizabeth! The fuzzy socks, the days out of school, the fires, the food!<br /><br />I found your post today on Works for Me.<br /><br />Hope you have a blessed day~<br />MelanieMelanie Reddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09604321793219364497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113701246699691315.post-61711138390378296502016-01-12T22:14:22.857-05:002016-01-12T22:14:22.857-05:00THANK YOU, Michelle! You have made my day (and nig...THANK YOU, Michelle! You have made my day (and night)! I know...I need to jump into Instagram. Must figure that out soon. ;)Elizabeth Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14323422138353699587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113701246699691315.post-4855810107003241502016-01-12T22:02:14.067-05:002016-01-12T22:02:14.067-05:00Shared this post on FB and Instagram. Didn't s...Shared this post on FB and Instagram. Didn't see that you were on Instagram and so wanted to let you know.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18035008312943297731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113701246699691315.post-84324973286005894182016-01-12T21:57:54.157-05:002016-01-12T21:57:54.157-05:00A drop of peppermint oil? Brilliant, Gayl! I want ...A drop of peppermint oil? Brilliant, Gayl! I want to go make a mug that way right this minute. Thank you so much for dropping by, for leaving me that delicious tip, and for your kind words. Winter blessings back to you! :)Elizabeth Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14323422138353699587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113701246699691315.post-74113344594424359932016-01-12T20:50:37.939-05:002016-01-12T20:50:37.939-05:00I think I like your reasons for liking winter! The...I think I like your reasons for liking winter! They sound lovely to me and hot cocoa is a MUST! We even put a drop of peppermint oil in it. Delicious! Thanks for entertaining me tonight. I loved reading your post! Blessings to you!Gayl Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02564461995154051353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113701246699691315.post-26670214987061729402016-01-12T18:50:16.405-05:002016-01-12T18:50:16.405-05:00Thank you, Erika! Isn't that a great video? If...Thank you, Erika! Isn't that a great video? If you haven't already, you should check out their "Fight Song." INcredible.(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOO5qRjVFLw) Hope the rest of winter is unexpectedly delightful for you! ;)Elizabeth Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14323422138353699587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113701246699691315.post-40674875399662137232016-01-12T18:39:44.346-05:002016-01-12T18:39:44.346-05:00oh I loved the Piano Guys video! Beautiful!
Grea...oh I loved the Piano Guys video! Beautiful! <br /><br />Great list :) those are some of the things I do like about winter too :)Erika Shirkhttp://proverbsnineteen21.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113701246699691315.post-80978650072882160802016-01-12T15:33:17.158-05:002016-01-12T15:33:17.158-05:00Oh, Mary, Mary...I was waiting for your comment (w...Oh, Mary, Mary...I was waiting for your comment (which, BTW, did not disappoint)! I knew this was a point of respectful disagreement between us, but happily, we are, as you say, able to agree about our disagreement and to be friends anyway. I do believe the general consensus is that I am a lunatic, but as I am pretty sure that was the general consensus before I wrote this, I am okay with that. And some of my fellow introverts have crawled out of the woodwork, which has been gratifying. ;) I'll end this comment now so you can go outside and find some person to extrovert with while I happily stay inside and pray for more snow such that my meeting in two nights might be cancelled. Thanks for stopping by, my funny, outdoorsy, social butterfly friend!Elizabeth Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14323422138353699587noreply@blogger.com