Rather than continuing to submit a separate post for each story part, I will just submit one more post. I will comment on each story part after I read it and before going on to read the next part.
The stories of December 9th and 10th were nice moments of calm; a sort of emotional palate cleanser to reset one before more seasonal excitement. I won't mince words about the 11th: That Lois was able (even with Clark's help) to make these pies is a minor miracle in and of itself.
As for the 12th, you did something I hadn't thought possible: You have me dream of a white Christmas. I dislike snow, but the thought of spending Christmas on a white-sand beach does sound enticing.
December 13th, Lois better watch out; she is losing her humbug. It is a delight to read how Clark is winning her over to enjoying the festive season.
I enjoyed December 14th's story, too. But before I forget, I wanted to say that I am also thoroughly enjoying the reasons for the various stories being edited. (I actually tend to ignore all such editing notes on the MB, and it was only with this story that I happened to pay attention to the note. I then went back and read the reasons for all of the previous edits. What a hoot!)
Your December 15th story (as well as several others) is making me wish that tastes, and not just text, images, and sounds, could be sent across the Internet.
I am sure Lois and Clark's neighbours are fortunate all year long to live so close to them, but doubly so on December 16th and 17th. How lovely that L&C could make some people's holidays a little less lonely. As Lois herself experienced for too many years, this season can be very hard for people who don't have loving family with whom to enjoy it. And I am wondering whether the 17th's nausea might have been the first sign of her being pregnant.
I had never heard of a floating Christmas tree before. Your December 18th story made me do an online image search for some. They are beautiful!
The December 19th story-within-the-story about the substitute for the substitute for the baobob branch was quite touching. Plus -- the baby kicked.
My first thought when I saw the description of the wooden figure in December 20th's story was that it was an imp; I'm sure L&C are glad that Mxy appears to be keeping his distance.
I like the sayings from Ghana in the story of December 21st. They seem so simple but hold such profound truths.
It's good that they enjoyed the quiet day together on the 22nd; once the baby is born, they won't have many of them for quite a while.
December 23rd's story was out of this world, in more ways than one. Unexpected, but delightful. But Lois better tell Clark the news soon, or else he will find out himself by hearing an extra heartbeat.
December 24ths story was a wonderful way to finish up Advent.
Thank you for this series of stories. I learned a lot while being entertained and filled with wonderful WAFFy feelings. Thank you for making the season brighter with them.
Joy,
Lynn
