Today we got our Christmas tree. We decided to go to Dogs ‘n Suds. From sometime in March until the end of October, it is a drive-in eating joint. And, boy, is it popular. So popular that on opening day, it has a police presence to direct traffic. And whoever owns it makes enough in those seven or eight months that they don’t need to be opened year-round (even in a “pandemic”). In November and December, it is a tree lot. Actually, a farm located in another town rents the spot to sell trees. And Ed is now totally sold on it. Because they shake the tree out, trim loose branches, net it, and even tie it on top of the car for you. What service!
It didn’t take us long to find a tree. Emry and Ethan aren’t picky enough yet to have to find the “perfect” tree. And Ellyson was just happy to be outdoors. Knowing what size we wanted, we found one in about five minutes – faster than it takes us all to get out of the car! And it’s a really nice tree. A gentle smell and doesn’t “shed” at all.
Picking out our tree!
Next came the decorating. I think the kids thought Ed would never get the lights on. (I remember that feeling as a kid…) Then I had to sort out all the ornaments. Not that the ornaments aren’t in perfect order (after all, I put everything in order), but they are a little mixed up between two containers because of how they fit. The kids are so psyched, I probably say, “Be careful!” more than necessary, but quite a few of the ornaments are breakable. And yet somehow those didn’t get dropped by Ethan, although quite a few others did.
Even before it’s all over, I am beyond exhausted. Decorating is not something I particularly enjoy and doing it while I trip over two bouncing children is quite tiring both physically and mentally. But the tree is up, it looks quite nice, and now all we have to endure is the llloooonnnggg wait until Christmas day.
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