tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post3031272209111906967..comments2024-03-18T22:11:34.961-04:00Comments on Sparrow Tree Journal: A little Christmas cheerJenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-74638092455454760722020-12-21T08:52:54.702-05:002020-12-21T08:52:54.702-05:00What a great way to end school before the holidays...What a great way to end school before the holidays. Your principal knows how to treat staff. And Little P gives as good as he gets. Lovely that you found each other in friendship and that his mother is so supportive. Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11587652444835060129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-63235393153499326102020-12-21T05:53:43.943-05:002020-12-21T05:53:43.943-05:00A great way to end the school term. People can be ...A great way to end the school term. People can be so kind. Your school principal sounds like a good guy who genuinely values his staff. That matters more than strategy or budget planning.Yorkshire Puddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019673884543913089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-84574893982913419532020-12-20T13:01:11.563-05:002020-12-20T13:01:11.563-05:00I can't believe you've been there four yea...I can't believe you've been there four years! Golly, time flies. Glad your holidays at school were so fun, and yeah, I'm enjoying the low-stress Christmas too. :)Steve Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11684120060438252945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-62298845938492757232020-12-20T12:29:26.708-05:002020-12-20T12:29:26.708-05:00Jennifer, I loved reading this!
Merry Christmas, h...Jennifer, I loved reading this!<br />Merry Christmas, happy Yule to you and your clan!kerrdelunehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09779897207670867347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-74994095022968738332020-12-20T12:18:11.827-05:002020-12-20T12:18:11.827-05:00hohoho
all of this is good. It gave me a smile.
H...hohoho<br />all of this is good. It gave me a smile. <br />Happy Christmas to you !Ur-spohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04237644452200889946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-36089959443530543552020-12-20T11:42:44.227-05:002020-12-20T11:42:44.227-05:00I remember those breaks were always so welcome and...I remember those breaks were always so welcome and went by so quickly! So relax and enjoy every moment!<br />Merry Christmas and best wishes for a happy, healthy, fun New Year!Ellen D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03776803182673252265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-56743117191245240902020-12-20T03:42:29.612-05:002020-12-20T03:42:29.612-05:00A whole lot of Christmas cheer here. What a joy-fi...A whole lot of Christmas cheer here. What a joy-filled post.Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-16328743136647744922020-12-20T03:25:05.276-05:002020-12-20T03:25:05.276-05:00You are right, it is hard to believe that this is ...You are right, it is hard to believe that this is already your fourth holiday season at the school - and what a difference to your former job!<br />The friendship with Little P and his mom is truly precious. <br />I have 3 more days to work next week and then, like you, I‘ll be off until the 4th of January. Christmas is always a quiet time for me, apart from the travelling back and forth between my place and OK‘s. There will be one less trip this year, as we won‘t be doing anything for New Year‘s Eve.Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-16488684579520241022020-12-19T23:44:27.802-05:002020-12-19T23:44:27.802-05:00A quieter Christmas probably means less stress, fe...A quieter Christmas probably means less stress, fewer arguments, and the right to do what you really want to do. I don't think that's too bad.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-83164984719023210482020-12-19T21:19:41.368-05:002020-12-19T21:19:41.368-05:00You are obviously so very loved. I started reading...You are obviously so very loved. I started reading your blog when you were still at your job at the bookstore and so miserable but trying your hardest to make it work. And here you are now- at a job where people respect and care for you, in a house that you and your dear husband own, and I am just so happy for you. You deserve it all, Jennifer. I don't really know you in the real life sense of the word but I know for sure that if I did, I would adore you too. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-18011502293281060022020-12-19T20:54:50.103-05:002020-12-19T20:54:50.103-05:00I quiet holiday sounds like the perfect holiday to...I quiet holiday sounds like the perfect holiday to me.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12490988837607883653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-34402817025957563532020-12-19T20:49:54.924-05:002020-12-19T20:49:54.924-05:00I do hope little P Buddy can learn to make planes ...I do hope little P Buddy can learn to make planes that fly!Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601010208310707750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-40410178342870188832020-12-19T20:40:15.251-05:002020-12-19T20:40:15.251-05:00You have the perfect job for you, Jennifer. You t...You have the perfect job for you, Jennifer. You touch people and your kindness is appreciated. You have found your calling. <br /><br />I loved Christmas time when I was a teacher years ago. Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-29833786478936050922020-12-19T20:08:49.119-05:002020-12-19T20:08:49.119-05:00Little P will always remember his friendship with ...Little P will always remember his friendship with you. It will be a joy to him for the rest of his life.<br /><br />Love,<br />JanieJanie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-18483101947562842982020-12-19T19:51:30.244-05:002020-12-19T19:51:30.244-05:00Holidays without pressure are simply awesome! I g...Holidays without pressure are simply awesome! I glad the paper airplane kits was a hit! And the first thing that flashed through my head when I saw your Santa / elf was that he was in shorts. It was 15 (F) up here this morning. Have a happy, happy Christmas!Dave Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10429379083970699093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-14894034637725420362020-12-19T18:54:13.861-05:002020-12-19T18:54:13.861-05:00My official title is Computer Operator but I'm...My official title is Computer Operator but I'm a receptionist that also does some attendance records, discipline reports, and other assorted office tasks. I really enjoy my friendship with P. It's a lucky break that because his mother and I work together and he comes there on the bus every afternoon to wait in her office. Because of this Covid shit I haven't had any contact with my dear friend Marla's little girl in almost a year, and I miss her.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-6093607558284288522020-12-19T18:51:25.742-05:002020-12-19T18:51:25.742-05:00Merry Christmas to you and your family Bonnie! Tha...Merry Christmas to you and your family Bonnie! Thank you!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-68006133641133317942020-12-19T18:51:09.904-05:002020-12-19T18:51:09.904-05:00I worked in retail management for 15+ years and I ...I worked in retail management for 15+ years and I never, ever had a relaxing holiday season. It was always hectic and exhausting and October through the end of January was the very worst time of year at work. I remind myself to be grateful for my job every single morning before I go in to work.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-22943214301470637262020-12-19T18:48:14.953-05:002020-12-19T18:48:14.953-05:00Thank you! We will have a nice quiet holiday, I...Thank you! We will have a nice quiet holiday, I'm sure. Little P. actually made a paper airplane that could fly yesterday! I'm sure he's driving his mother crazy with paper airplanes by now. LOL.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-14524104252430134332020-12-19T18:46:57.942-05:002020-12-19T18:46:57.942-05:00My heart felt slightly warmed yesterday, MM. I lov...My heart felt slightly warmed yesterday, MM. I love little surprises and kindnesses at Christmas time. Both in the giving and the receiving. <br /><br />xxJenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-37357015772974880312020-12-19T18:31:26.470-05:002020-12-19T18:31:26.470-05:00I'm not certain what position you hold at your...I'm not certain what position you hold at your school, but if you are anything like our office administrator, you deserve every gift you got! Office admins at school do so much (or at least they do here), and people don't even realize the half of it! I'm sure that little guy will look back many years from now and remember his special relationship he had with you! -Jenncoffeeontheporchwithmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17618627688821849806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-29765097994641650542020-12-19T17:13:14.972-05:002020-12-19T17:13:14.972-05:00What a wonderful and fun week at school. I love yo...What a wonderful and fun week at school. I love your pictures and I know you did make Little P's day. Enjoy your time off! Merry Christmas to you, Gregg, Marco and George!Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17738727252267659979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-82535459831059641102020-12-19T16:49:28.536-05:002020-12-19T16:49:28.536-05:00Your last week at school sounded very nice. I reme...Your last week at school sounded very nice. I remember when you had another job and couldn't wait to leave and here you are 4 years later and here you are so much more happy.<br />This year with covid staying home and just enjoying the season without drama, pressure and hectic free few days seems nice.<br />cheers, parsnipangryparsniphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17236094827257446781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-61792645348437248122020-12-19T15:04:28.461-05:002020-12-19T15:04:28.461-05:00awwwwww, lil P and his paper airplanes! hope you ...awwwwww, lil P and his paper airplanes! hope you have plenty of wine and special nibbles in house. and hope you and gregg and marco and george have a quiet, drama-llama-free holiday!anne marie in phillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11765140782182605141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-71584291688553782572020-12-19T14:39:12.383-05:002020-12-19T14:39:12.383-05:00A nice heart warming post all the way around Jen.....A nice heart warming post all the way around Jen...perfect for this time of year and it what Christmas is all about to me.Mistress Maddiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02098940220513091207noreply@blogger.com