We put up our tree last weekend. Yeah, the sentimental time turned out to be a little challenging. I had seriously built it up in my head. Unfortunately, more than half of the lights on my pre lit Christmas tree did not light up. Ben was at work and my brother in law hurt his back. No help available. So I just strung working strings of lights over the ones that were not cooperating Necessity... the mother of invention. Sit and cut the non working lights off of the tree...no thank you.
After the debacle we lovingly, reminisced about each glitter colored toilet paper roll, paper angel, popsicle stick creation and of course our Baby Jesus ornament that plays music. Aubrey informed me that she made almost 90% of the ornaments on our tree including the crystal one that says, "First Christmas Together Year 2000."
Wrapped in blinking lights, red tulle, and covered in fancy and homemade ornaments our tree stands in all it's glory. I have the lights turned on pretty much around the clock because it makes me happy. The girls share my holiday enthusiasm. But whoever thought we could create a beautiful, flashing object, with lots of colors and textures all decorated with a star on top, sit it in the middle of our house and tell children not to touch is crazy. I have literally spent the last few days telling all four of my girls that they are going to knock the tree over and "Please look but don't touch." Not excluding my 8 year olds... We have already had two ornament casualties (um, now make that three) which shattered in a million pieces on the kitchen floor as a tiny human (who will remain nameless...I give you one guess) was bringing them to show me.
I learned early in my parenting career to put all ornaments I value at the very top of the tree. The only way little hands can reach them or break them is if they tip the tree over. I'm not saying that won't happen because it could very possibly happen, but it's added security. I also know that about 2 weeks before Christmas the entire bottom half of our tree will be undecorated because I eventually get tired of picking up and rehanging the ornaments.
It's all good. It's worth it. Christmas is better with my kiddos.
Who knows our elf Jerry may reappear any day now. However, Caroline is convinced this year he's not coming back because Anna touched him last year and she is positive he lost all his magic.
Let us enjoy the festivities and memories of the season.
Isaiah 9:6 -- For to us a child is born, to us a son is
given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Merry Christmas!
My mantle garland looked beautiful and was working beautifully, lights glowing perfectly and then today all the lights stopped working totally. Sheesh...can this girl get a break from the light problems this year?
My mantle garland looked beautiful and was working beautifully, lights glowing perfectly and then today all the lights stopped working totally. Sheesh...can this girl get a break from the light problems this year?
The Tree reminds us of Jesus.
Revelation 22:14
The ornaments reminds us that Jesus is the "precious stone."
1 Peter 2:4
The lights on the tree remind us that Jesus is the light of the world.
John 9:5
The lights on the tree also reminds us of Jesus and how he fills the universe and promises us we will shine like the stars.
Philippians 2:15
The presents under the tree remind us of the wise men and of the spiritual gift of faith.
Matthew 2:11
Romans 12:6
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