Decorating

It is starting to look a bit more festive around here.  I am not one of those "decorate the day after Thanksgiving (or before)" kind of people.  I know this sounds Scroogie but I have a really low level of tolerance for clutter.  Usually by December 26th, I am ready to sweep every decoration off of every surface and cram them back into their boxes. If I wait until mid-December I can really enjoy it without getting overstimulated.

So, the girls and I have been doing festive little projects here and there (between exhilarating games of Bananagrams and hallway bowling).

 

This year, I am feeling a little "Old World/Homespun/Tartan plaid" when it comes to decorating.  Last year we did the bright and crazy pink tinsel stuff.  Every year is different.  I love changing it up.

 

This little stringing party lasted a couple of hours yesterday. I consider it a success despite the squirts of cranberry juice on clothing, and frequent consumption of the crafty medium (aka. Cheerios).

The girls really wanted to decorate the tree.  I let them.  You should see it.  Too painful to photograph.  There are no decorations on the top 1/3 of the tree, and the remaining ornaments are clumped together in akward groups down below.  It was just killing me to leave it as it was.  I struck a deal with them, however. Let me decorate the tree, and I'll clean your room for you and string some lights up above your bed. 

Sold.

 

 

 

Bedtime was a bit more magical tonight.  Here's to re-decorating the tree while they are sleeping soundly!