My tree is finally up and almost finished being decorated.
It's funny how you slow down as you get older. There were years where I put up a tree in every room in my house including the kitchen and bedrooms. That was a dozen trees and we cut them all down too.
Now I put up one and this year it was almost 2 weeks later than usual.
The startling thing is that my kids put their trees up before I did! This is the first time that ever happened.
Of course, I'm still cleaning up from Thanksgiving and cooking for the after school kids takes up lots of time. It seems like when I'm not cooking, I am grocery shopping.
But at least this one is up and the mantle is done. Maybe when I get some grandkids, I'll get my Xmas mojo back.
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In addition to all the cooking you do, you've run the gamut emotionally lately, from great joy down to fury and despair. That takes its toll.
Go easy on yourself.... it'll do you good and the novelty will likely amuse you no end.
My family was very early because we put up the tree at december 13th, Saint Lucia's day and dressed it the same day. We were seen as a bit odd :-)
Your tree is beautiful as always!
Have a great day!
Christer.
https://thecottagebythecranelakefour.wordpress.com
accomplish...be gentle in your estimate.... The tree is magnificent
and your home environment has the holiday mojo intact. The jewel on
your Christmas crown is your love and care of the "children" and isn't
that what Christmas is all about? I'll say it again, "As ever, you are
a marvel".....