The Christmas tree and reliving toddler days...
Justin put this picture up on Facebook the other day, showing the Facebook world that our tree is about twice as big as any that we've ever had.
When we were signing for our house, the previous owner asked if we wanted to buy their twelve foot Christmas tree for $50. I blithely agreed without taking into account some logistical factors--like needing a ladder, lots of lights, and more ornaments to add to our eclectic, but meager supply. Btw, we're pretty sure that the tree is ten foot, not twelve. But we're not mad about it, especially when we saw the price tag on the box for $299.
When we were signing for our house, the previous owner asked if we wanted to buy their twelve foot Christmas tree for $50. I blithely agreed without taking into account some logistical factors--like needing a ladder, lots of lights, and more ornaments to add to our eclectic, but meager supply. Btw, we're pretty sure that the tree is ten foot, not twelve. But we're not mad about it, especially when we saw the price tag on the box for $299.
One benefit of adding the ladder to the setting up of the tree was that Justin was fully involved. He is usually at best ambivalent about helping with the decorations, but he LOVED getting up on the eight foot ladder and was truly helpful for the first time ever. I should figure out a way to incorporate tools into dinner prep or mundane household tasks...
Putting the lights on the tree took a lot more work, and we ended up missing a chunk in the middle with the colored lights (from Justin's shoulder to elbow in the picture) which I finally fixed this morning.
Putting the lights on the tree took a lot more work, and we ended up missing a chunk in the middle with the colored lights (from Justin's shoulder to elbow in the picture) which I finally fixed this morning.
On another note, our house looks like a toddler lives here. Toys are strewn across the floor-- bones, balls, plastic toys, and empty water bottles (Pepper likes to chew on them) instead of Fisher Price, but the effect is the same. We say, "No," all the time followed by a redirect. And the Christmas tree's bottom branches are misshapen and bereft of ornaments. Fortunately, the top eight feet are out of reach. For now.