Discoveries by shirebound
Neilia · 18 December 2007 · Chapter 3: Holiday Blessings
I just reread the first two tales and then this one. I enjoy this 'Discoveries' series so very much. Keep 'em coming. I am saving them all. Holiday Blessing to you, too. Love, Neilia
Author's reply
Awww, thank you, Neilia. I hope I never run out of gentle hobbity tales to share with everyone. Happy holidays!
Larner · 18 December 2007 · Chapter 3: Holiday Blessings
Ah, how sweet, Shirebound! Yes, they are among the best of folk anywhere! And a joyful Yule to you, too!
Author's reply
Thank you, Larner! Happy hobbity holidays, and a blessed New Year.
Larner · 18 December 2007 · Chapter 2: Baby Talk
Linguistically sound? Hehehehehehehe! Lovely! Yes, Frodo knows how to care for babies!
Author's reply
Heeee, this was such fun to write. It's the small, gentle moments in life that often bring us the most delight.
Larner · 18 December 2007 · Chapter 1: Discoveries
Oh, how I can see this happening, Shirebound! Yes, this is so very probable, and would fall right in with my own vision of Frodo as one who always loves to learn and examine the world that Eru has given him. And they found not only the beauty of snowflakes but of friendship together.
Author's reply
I'm so happy you like this scene. It's so easy for me to visualize the lads out in the snow, discovering magical things together.
WhitewolfofDarkness · 18 December 2007 · Chapter 3: Holiday Blessings
::) this so happy! and off topic *breaths in paper bag*I just found out that the hobbit will be made and some brige movie mabey it frodo's childhood till the party!we'll see in 10 and 11::)
Author's reply
Isn't it thrilling? What a wonderful event to look forward to. :)
Andrea · 18 December 2007 · Chapter 3: Holiday Blessings
That's Mr. Frodo, always curious! I enjoyed this little story a great deal, and no mistake ;-) Thank you very much, shirebound, and happy holidays to you and your family!
Author's reply
Thank you, Andrea. :) Happy holidays to you!
Lindelea · 18 December 2007 · Chapter 3: Holiday Blessings
Counting our blessings, a good sentiment for the season. Young as he was, he knew that this Yule brought much to celebrate; the larders were full, the family healthy, and firewood was stacked high for the winter. Frodo felt the most fortunate of hobbits; he had friends and a home, and knew he was loved and wanted. And love these estimations the hobbits have of one another: whether in work, smiles, or gifts, the Gamgees always gave the best they had. They were the kindest folk in Hobbiton, and no mistake. Not only that, Mr. Frodo and Mr. Bilbo were the kindest folk in Hobbiton, and no mistake. (wistful sigh) This part sounds so lovely: Tomorrow he and Bilbo would deliver gifts of food and other welcome things to their neighbors before returning home to their own small feast. But tonight they would read aloud to one another for awhile longer, then raise a final toast before wishing each other a happy Yule and blowing out the lamps.
Author's reply
Awww, thank you. Frodo deserves a peaceful, happy Yule knowing that he's loved and safe. And so do we all. :)
Dreamflower · 18 December 2007 · Chapter 3: Holiday Blessings
This is so sweet! And happy holidays to you as well, dear!
Author's reply
Thank you, Dreamflower. *holiday hugses*
Dreamflower · 18 December 2007 · Chapter 2: Baby Talk
*snerk* "Sammy-wammy", eh? And I loved Frodo's trying to hide the baby talk from Bilbo, LOL!
Author's reply
I don't think Bilbo missed much around Bag End, but it's fun to think that Frodo thought he did, LOL.
Dreamflower · 18 December 2007 · Chapter 1: Discoveries
Oh, how sweet! I can imagine the two lads' astonishment to discover that no two snowflakes were alike!
Author's reply
I love imagining little, magical moments like this. :)
Grey Wonderer · 27 May 2007 · Chapter 2: Baby Talk
Enjoyed this again. It makes me laugh the way Frodo is trying to be so proper and then fails like all adults around little, adorable babies. : )
Author's reply
Thank you for reading again! Yes, our serious, scholarly hobbits are not immune to the goo-goo charms of babies.
Grey Wonderer · 27 May 2007 · Chapter 1: Discoveries
I've been doing some catch up reading this weekend and I found this. I love the idea of Sam and Frodo and the snowflakes. Elf magic indeed!
Author's reply
I think these two must have shared some very special experiences, to have bonded so closely. Thank you for reading! :)
Baggins Babe · 23 May 2007 · Chapter 2: Baby Talk
*giggles* I meant to review this when you first posted but have only just hauled myself out from under all the fluff! Really lovely tale, Shirebound, although I have to say Frodo sounds very grown up for 12 - 13! Is he one of those precocious children who use excessively long words? *coughs in embarrassed fashion* I notice one of your readers mentions Frodo having lots of practice with Merry but Merry isn't born yet, so perhaps it was the other way round?! In my story of Frodo's childhood I have him bonding with baby Sam at an early stage, and I think it is so sweet. BTW, I'm with Bilbo - I don't do nappies either! I have managed to reach my advanced state of decrepitude without changing a single one! :-))
Author's reply
Frodo's dialogue is rather adult here, but that's just the way this fluff-fest demanded to be written. Ah well! Glad you enjoyed! Yes, I've somehow managed to avoid the Ordeal of the Diaper as well... so far. :)
Queen Galadriel · 22 May 2007 · Chapter 2: Baby Talk
“And one of those hard biscuits for Sam to chew on, please,” Frodo said. “The rascal is gnawing on my buttons.” He lowered his voice. “Aren’t you, Sammy wammy? Aren’t you trying to gobble up my button wuttons?” “What was that, Frodo?" Bilbo called out. “Nothing, Bilbo,” Frodo replied hastily. “I was just reminding Sam about proper speech etiquette and linguistics.” *snort*snicker*bursts into giggles* Oh, my goodness gracious! Proper linguistics indeed! Yeah, right, Frodo! LOL! This brings back recent memories. I don't baby-talk to babies (“You have to address babies seriously,” Frodo informed his uncle. “How else will they learn to speak properly?”"), but when it comes to my puppies, I'm worse than Frodo! One of my friends who isn't given to cooing over animals too much (so says she *smirks*), is always cracking me up by imitating me! This is cute! God bless, Galadriel
Author's reply
Yes, puppies bring out the baby-talk in the best of us, don't they? Glad you enjoyed this, QG. :)
demeter d · 22 May 2007 · Chapter 2: Baby Talk
Awwww! I have read many lovely pieces over time showing when Sam and Frodo might have first bonded. This is certainly the earliest one. The strong bonds of friendship they shared must have had deep roots. So, why not? I have seen time after time, grown-ups who are normally quite serious getting all mushy-brained and silly when clowning with a baby. This certainly rings true! Oh, I put in my vote for Bilbo finding ways to avoid diaper duty, no matter how many infant cousins came to call!
Author's reply
I get *totally* silly around babies, the poor things! I think Bilbo will somehow continue to avoid diaper detail, that clever hobbit. :)
Tigger · 21 May 2007 · Chapter 2: Baby Talk
Sigh...Fluff, fluff and more fluff. Just what a chilly and damp spring evening calls for. :o) Loved Frodo's serious linguistics lessons. *giggle* Brought back some lovely memories. I used to call my Puss Puss my kitten witten. :o) Wonderful little story shirebound. :o)
Author's reply
Awww, kitten witten! I love it. I'm so happy you enjoyed this, Tigger. :)
Antane · 21 May 2007 · Chapter 2: Baby Talk
Sammy wammy? LOL! Very sweet and I'm sure Frodo is well versed from all his years in the Hall and from changing and babysitting Merry and other faunts in how to do things. My sister and I tried changing our first nephew's diaper once and we told our sister to ignore all the cries he made and all that. We never did accomplish it. But Frodo is right, even if he goes back on his own words moments later, that one should talk grown-up to babies even though they have no clue. I've always done that. I don't go along with 'baby talk' though it was having me laughing here. Sam won't remember any of this, but his heart will. And I hope Frodo always does. Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Author's reply
Sam won't remember any of this, but his heart will. Awww, I just love that. I'm glad you enjoyed this.
Armariel · 21 May 2007 · Chapter 2: Baby Talk
Sammy wammy.....*snerrrrkkkkk* who else could get away with something like THAT?? LOLOLOL
Author's reply
Can you imagine how adorable a tiny hobbit baby would be? I'd be coooooing away. :)
Larner · 21 May 2007 · Chapter 2: Baby Talk
"Sammy wammy?" Oh, my heavens! How FRODO! How very Frodo! Hilarious, and perfectly in keeping with the characters (although I suspect when Frodo was an infant Bilbo DID change a diaper or two). Wonderful!
Author's reply
You never know! Maybe that canny old bachelor found a way to avoid diapers entirely. *grins* So glad you enjoyed this, Larner.
harrowcat · 21 May 2007 · Chapter 2: Baby Talk
Thanks for the fluff warning. *wields the fluff buster energetically* I love baby Sam. This is just sooo sweet!
Author's reply
Awww, thanks. It really doesn't get much fluffier, does it? You should keep that fluff buster handy at all times. :)
Pearl Took · 21 May 2007 · Chapter 2: Baby Talk
Hehehe I'm glad Sammy Wammy had a fun visit wisit with Wilbo and Fwodo.
Author's reply
Good thing Merry Werry wasn't there, too! :)
Antane · 25 December 2006 · Chapter 1: Discoveries
A sweet story, shirebound! As much as I love Frodo-angst, FrodoandSam fluff is nice too. :) I'm glad they have these years of memories to sustain them and strengthen them during the dark times and motivate them to continue. Merry Christmas! Christ is born! Glorify Him! Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Author's reply
Thank you, Antane. I do love hobbit fluff, as you know! I like peeking in on little happy moments like these. *holiday hugs*
Tigger · 25 December 2006 · Chapter 1: Discoveries
I remember the first time I had the chance to see a maginfied snowflake. They truly are spectaular to look at and I more than understand Frodo and Sam's excitement over their discovery. What a wonderful little tale to read *very* early on Christmas Morning. A very Merry Christmas to you my friend and here's to many more wonderful stories to look forward to from you!! (((HUGS)))
Author's reply
Happy Christmas, Tigger! *hobbity holiday hugs for you*
Baggins Babe · 24 December 2006 · Chapter 1: Discoveries
*melts into puddle* This was adorable, Shirebound. How lovely to be able to see the wonder of a snowflake, and it is gorgeous to see this very special friendship growing. Happy Hobbit Holidays and Merry (and Pip) Yule to you!
Author's reply
Thank you, dear BB! Happy hobbit holidays to you, as well. May your Yuletide be joyous, warm, safe, and full of everything you love.
Elemmírë · 23 December 2006 · Chapter 1: Discoveries
What a wonderful discovery indeed! And each snowflake is as unique and magical in its own way, just like Frodo and Sam and their special friendship. It appeared that friendship -- like magic -- could sometimes be found in the least expected places. You had only to look for it. ~Elemmírë~ p.s. I just wanted to let you know how much I've been enjoying all of these little holiday fics from the holidays LJ you created. They're all so wondeful and help to add to the holiday spirit ... whatever holiday it may be. Happy Hobbit Days--uh, I mean Holidays, Shirebound! :D
Author's reply
Thank you. And I'm so happy you're enjoying all the holiday fics. It's lovely that so many folks continue to be inspired by our beloved LOTR world, and continues to write -- and share -- their stories. We're so fortunate. Happy Hobbity Holidays! :D