Today, I woke up to a fresh start. Although, the boys didn't make it easy on me this morning. They were at each other's throats all the way up until I dropped Daniel at school.
James and I went to Dollar General in search of a few birthday supplies and he found yet another car to fall in love with. I told him he couldn't get it today, but then remembered he had some birthday money, and he wanted to buy it. He played with it all day, and now it's sitting on his dresser watching him sleep.
When we got home, I got busy working on all of the household chores I wanted to accomplish. James even helped me take down the Fall decorations. At least the ones he could reach. I put them away in the basement. and wondered aloud if I should go ahead and put the tree up while I still had energy. James heard me, and next thing I know, he's dragging the tree box across the living room. "I got the tree for you, Mommy!" (The box has been in the living room since last week since I had to get a new one this year). Can't say no to that.
Setting the tree up was easy peasy. I LOVE the Quick Set trees! I didn't account for the time I'd spend "fluffing" it. It took me a good 45 minutes to get everything spread out and make it look less pathetic.
I had the Christmas music going, my new Christmas shirt and a fluffed up tree by noon!
This afternoon, I got Daniel's presents wrapped and then tackled a new project. I've never put ribbon around my tree, but always admire trees that have it, so I attempted it. It's far from anything perfect, but I like it!
I don't know if I'll get the Christmas decor and ornaments up tomorrow or not, but we'll see. Lots to do before that.
This afternoon we celebrated Daniel's birthday at home, since we'll be gone on his birthday. I'd say it was successful. Presents, Wendy's, cake and ice cream, and family game night. He went to bed a happy camper.
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