When I was younger the Christmas Tree was real, the lights were old school hot, and trees didn't get decorated until about a week before Christmas to ensure that they were fresh and didn't catch on fire.
As a parent, thanks to the kids excitement for the holiday, the day of decorating has moved earlier and earlier each year. I've given up the delay and just accepted that the decorations go up as soon as Thanksgiving is over. The kids have even added a couple traditions into the mix which I welcome - such as a Cherry Pie after we decorate the tree and so many lights outside - colored lights. We even got a second tree last year for the front room.
I'll admit, I love Christmas as a season and the decorations.
This year the kids took the lead outside due to David and me having limits to climbing and lifting thanks to our backs and knees. I am thankful seeing them grow and take on these roles. I think they did a nice job too.
Clair took the lead on making this year's Cherry Pie. She even learned to weave the crust like my Grandma used to do.
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