I normally take down and put away all Christmas decorations the day after Christmas. Mainly because I think nothing is sadder than a tree with no gifts under it. I remember hearing that one time from an employer years ago and not really getting it, . . . until my tree had no gifts under it and I noticed how sad it did look! But with the sickies attacking us, I just didn’t feel up to messing with the demolition that goes along with tearing down Christmas!
But today was the day! And my kids were upset! Who knew?! Those jokers really thought it was part of the permanent decor in the house! And once I got it all down and put away, I realized why I didn’t feel like doing it before now . . . . gahhh – the dust!!!
I know I can’t be the only one who does this, but I clean like a mad woman the minute the Christmas is packed away. I’m not saying I’m like that daily or on any normal, given day – but I am on this day!
And I’ve decided that I’m going to put up a full size tree in the boys’ room next year. Especially since we have plans with having a little remodel work done with the wasted-space-double-dormers we have. One giant-dormer-that-actually-goes-with-the-style-house-we-live-in kinda dormer is the goal! {I just wish I thought of this when we had this thing built!!!}
And tell me the truth – do you think this is too many non-shatter ornaments? hahah!!! No, please don’t answer that! I’m afraid of what you all might tell me!!
But I will tell you all the truth – I didn’t take any pictures of my kids this Christmas! Well, . . .wait – yes, I did. I took 1 of each kid when they first saw what Santa brought them. Except for Carson. He was in Em’s picture because he was overjoyed that she got a dollhouse! So, I got 3 pictures of my 4 kids this Christmas – shameful! I just got so into watching them open up gifts and squealing.
But I did find this picture when I was just going through December’s pictures . . .
This was one of those days that no one took a nap. And I was in the kitchen cooking supper – and I mean really cooking. One of those nights I actually make real mashed potatoes and not the instant kind. My 4 crazies were in the living room watching a movie {I remember specifically – “The Grinch,” Jim Carrey version.} I didn’t even notice it had gotten quite, until I started making all their plates.
Little Freaks. So, I ate supper by myself. And everyone of them slept the rest of the night! {It was only 6 pm when I took this picture!}
Looking at these pictures, I know I have everything I ever need.
And that tree “ain’t sad looking either!” I think I bought more gifts for teachers and therapists than I did for my kids!!! So please, no one get the wrong picture here.
