Do you notice what is conspicuously absent from the bottom third of the Christmas tree? After a few days, even sweet-tempered Mary realized what a fun game it was to take ornaments off the tree, so they've slowly been moved higher and higher. I might not win any awards from Martha Stewart, but that is okay.I am as ready as I can be for Christmas, and it is surprising how much work goes into even a simple and modest Christmas. I sent out the last of the Christmas cards today. Yesterday I finished wrapping the gifts, made the meal plan, and went grocery shopping. Tonight I think we are actually trying to take the children to Midnight Mass.
John keeps asking with excitement if Baby Jesus is going to come tomorrow for his birthday. We've done such a good job emphasizing that Christmas celebrates Baby Jesus' birthday, I hope the little one isn't in for disappointment when a baby doesn't actually show up in the flesh, but simply in our hearts (as we've tried to explain).
Hee hee...I remember Emma's second Christmas and how our tree looked like that! Even last year, she was constantly removing ornaments. MUCH better this year.
ReplyDeleteCan hardly wait for Jamie's second Christmas next year... :)