It seems like every single year is the same exact story on the day we get our tree. Dave is cranky and miserable. He hates all the fuss about Christmas. Plus, he's the one who has to tie the tree to the car, saw it, bring it inside, and set it in the stand. Why? Because I have sensory issues. Yes, it's true. I HATE the feel of the little needles touching my skin. It's like nails on a chalkboard to me. I refuse to touch it except to hang the ornaments, which I do very delicately. So Dave always starts the day grumpy. Then we argue over where to get the tree, the price of the tree, and the size of the tree. Once we get it into the house, we then argue over whose ornaments go where. Because, of course, I have beloved ornaments from my childhood, and he has beloved ornaments from his childhood. So we argue over which ones go in the front of the tree. Usually I win since mine are in better condition than his.
Lately we've acquired a lot more ornaments since being married and those are taking up most of the good spots. So, here's a picture of our tree this year.
We're minimalists with our tree decor. Every year we do gold beads and white lights, then accentuate with more personal ornaments. As you may well know, I'm no Martha Stewart. So no fancy tree themes, ribbons, tinsel, or fake snow.Also....
This is our third Christmas with Mateo.
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Is it just me or does he seem to get happier each year?
Do you love his shirt? It says "is it too late to be good?"
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Is it just me or does he seem to get happier each year?
Do you love his shirt? It says "is it too late to be good?"Oh, speaking of being good, every time I ask Mateo if Santa thinks he's been good this year he tells me no, he's been bad. Ha ha! Well, at least he's not a liar. But I think he's been good enough for Santa to bring him a remote control car. Shhh....don't tell Mateo.
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Wow, he looks so big in that last picture you posted!
We're not doing a tree this year, which is just as well anyway. We have too much to do before we leave for Ethiopia.
That is the best shirt ever. I wish I had one for Elizabeth. That is so funny he doesn't think he's been good. At least he gets points for honesty :)
You're tree is pretty. Way better than min, with my crappy, cheap, unbreakable plastic ornaments (which Elizabeth is playing with at this moment).
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