it's beginning to look alot like Christmas
well * it's done !
our tree has been bought and decorated. a real one as tradition will have it
- although I did toss up for a minute whether or not to go for fake this year.
So I sent the soul mate of to the local fruit market to find 'our tree' and thankfully he didn't come back with the tallest one this year.
Last year - we needed a fire truck ladder to put the star on the top.
as per usual he dragged it inside, dropping pine needles everywhere
as per usual he dragged it inside, dropping pine needles everywhere
and I ran around like a mad fool looking for the tub to put it in - why is it never in the place it should be?
then it is time to position the tree - here in our household - tradition has it that words are said that should not be said, * and lots of them!! usually terse words at that.
& tempers must be frayed
until ms*robyn feels like throwing in the whole Christmas towel.
why does the soul mate, make such a production out of the tree gathering every year?
so - the tree is up, tied to light fittings, window frames and cornices
why does the soul mate, make such a production out of the tree gathering every year?
so - the tree is up, tied to light fittings, window frames and cornices
so that it won't fall down even if we are hit by Cyclone Tracy and all is forgiven. And the tree is allowed to sit & settle.
time to decorate !
time to decorate !
this tree is kinda like a memory & love tree -
decorations are either made by our children or have been bought for a specific reason or occasion.
Like the miniature antique camera that we bought the year my dad died - he loved photography. Or the stork with a baby bundle hanging from its mouth - the year ms*sophie was born. A golf ball for the soul mate - this is his passion and many more. Plus all those lovely home made ones that I shared with you.
On top of the tree is a paper mache type star - made by ms*sophie at preschool aged 4.
ahh the memories as each decoration is taken out of the box.
almost forever
almost forever
*I have bought each of my children a decoration each year that mean something to them
and when the son and ms*louisa were both married - I presented them with a box of their decorations to put onto their own tree -
which is why our tree is looking a little empty.....but I still love it !
because it is our tree
posted by Miss Robyn | 6:33 am
7 Comments:
It is special to you and yours ~ and that is how it should be...perfect!!
I loved the description of getting in up and anchored...thanks for the little giggles ;)
How lovely and sweet!
It makes me a bit sad..if you take a peek at the pics of my home on my blog (yes, I actually POSTED!) this
Christmas, you will understand. I shied away from all sentimental decorations this year in favor of simply glitzy and flashy. It is my way of separating myself from still-too-painful memories. Losing one's Mom and having your only daughter growing up and away from home makes one a bit weepy, especially at Christmas. I think I am feeling a bit like you did after the recent wedding.......
This, too, shall pass.
And it's beautiful and that's all that matters. :-)
Real pine trees might make a mess but you just can't beat them can you? Especially the smell...
Aren't those trees hard to get into the stands though? This is the first year that it has gone smoothly for my husband. Your tree is beautiful and I've enjoyed this post about your memories.
making a production out of stuff is a guy thing....trust me I have one like that at home! lol!
You have a beautiful tree,and I agree the smell of pine is just heavenly and hard to beat!
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