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Christmas… Decorating? Can we call it that?!

December 18, 2015 by Adrienne

Decorating for Christmas was fun, once upon a time. Now, I’m tired, lacking space, and have a serious case of not feeling like it. The kids took over, and while I drew the line at a real tree from the pasture with no space to put it, they dug out the little set of fake trees from the shed and had fun. I even managed to get all the gifts wrapped this week. That’s a new record for early for me. Many children, even with only a few gifts each, still makes for a lot of gifts to wrap.

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The mantle, formerly serving to hold stockings, is now in the boys’ room, and we had to get creative. My diaper dresser/baby’s dresser in the living room volunteered. While Blaine seemed less than impressed, it works. And Christmas is in a week… I can live with clutter for a week.

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It’s not going to win any prizes. But, this year, it’s good enough. I’m feeling like a regular Scrooge, unable to get too excited about anything. It’s pathetic and sad and thoroughly annoying me, but… soon. 5 weeks and counting.

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About Adrienne

A homeschooling mother of ten, ages 18 and under, I chronicle life, laughs, struggles, and lessons learned as I raise a larger-than-most sized family and try to laugh about the craziness.

Comments

  1. Charlotte Moore says

    December 18, 2015 at 9:44 am

    I believe you have a right to feel this way. HA!! This too shall soon pass.

    BLESSINGS!!

  2. Kirsten Pankratz says

    December 19, 2015 at 10:31 am

    Hey, you know, some years are like that. As long as the kids have fun and you can live with it, it’s fine. This is memories for them (and you). Have a wonderful Christmas!

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