So whilst looking for inspiration, last night we went as a family to Halpins, a store that I love -especially at Christmas. They have Christmas trees and ornaments that are just gorgeous. I never buy anything there. I feel as if it is a museum. I love everything there, yet somehow it does not belong in our home. Well some of it does, but it is way too expensive.
Today I have Christmas music playing. Next Monday I really hope we get our tree. Up and everything. (I should be specific in my goals.) Realistically it may just make it from the tree farm to our porch. I hope to get it put up, decorated and all the empty ornament boxes hidden back downstairs. There that is better.
I started to address Christmas cards the other day. There is nothing to put into the envelopes yet, but at least they are addressed. Everything is in stages. We have started to do some shopping too. And when I say we, I mean me.
I want to get all the things that we "have to do" done, so we can sit back and enjoy this time with family. Here is the list I have to do to make it a successful Christmas.(In my deranged mind)
- Get a real tree. Last year we got an artificial one - due to the amazing snowstorm we had and I have yet to hear the last of it from the kids.
- Get Christmas cards sent out
- All shopping and wrapping completed.
I really don't put big expectations on myself. This is a very accomplishable list. There is no mandatory baking or elaborate meals around here. I may make an occasional chocolate covered pretzel stick. Or sometimes I buy the pre-made, pre-cut, pre-baked cookies, and have the kids decorate those. There is no reason we can't get this done so we can appreciate the season.
Tonight we are going to go see Disney on Ice. The kids are excited. As am I. I love to watch them do those amazing things on ice. And to watch the kids' faces light up. It will be a good time.
I hear you! We went looking for the "perfect" pre-lit artificial tree tonight. Ideally one that has a remote and is all one piece- oh and that is cheap- is that possible? Apparently not at Lowe's but it's not Christmas yet:). Hope you have fun at disney on ice! So fun! I miss you! Ah, to sit and visit and sip hot cocoa and eat choc. dipped pretzels with you... that would be lovely!
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Yesterday, we got your christmas card in the mail, and it wasn't just an empty envelop, so you're obviously keeping up! :) Though, I've never doubted your ability to do everything, you're wonderwoman!
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