We haven't put up a Christmas tree in probably 5 years. Not that I don't want to. I actually really enjoy decorating the house. It just seems like so much (after dealing with the holidays at work for months) to do for a few weeks and then we aren't even home for Christmas Day. So, I have forgone the interior decorating for awhile now. But I have always decorated the outside of the house. It is so beautiful driving through town at night in December. I love Christmas lights! I am very traditional...white lights, real pine garland & wreaths, red bows, candles in the windows. I even put a wreath on the garage. But with the construction still lingering, the outside of the house is still undone and the interior...well, let's not go there. I kept telling myself that I would decorate when the outside projects were complete. That still hasn't happened.
So last night on my way home I decided that I was putting up lights on the dogwood tree in the front yard! I had 45 minutes between when I arrived home and had to pick up Matt at the train station. So still in my work clothes, I dug lights out of the storage closet behind the futon, extension cords from the basement and ladder from the garage. I literally flung the strings of lights over my head on to the tree, wrapped them around the trunk, ran the extension cords to the back of the house and plugged it in. Aaahhh....... I was so happy! Something as small as a few strands of lights put a smile on my face. Perfect. I made fudge & cupcakes on Sunday and tonight I'm wrapping gifts. Maybe this holiday stuff isn't so bad after all!
Merry Christmas Little Tree!
2 comments:
The little tree looks great! You're not doing so bad on the Christmas stuff. You've been baking up a storm and your Christmas shopping was done awhile ago. Mine will get done tomorrow. Eek!
Ah little tree.....so pretty and bright!
haha I finally put up some lights on the front porch. I too was struggling to find the "spirit" this year. It landed Monday evening around 5:00. I'm also pleased to report that the stockings have finally been rediscovered!! We couldn't find them...packed them away during our Christmas renovations last year! (seems to be a theme here)
See you guys soon.
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