It's finally beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

We finally went and got a Christmas tree on Monday. We picked the 2nd one Paul held up...I think we were all in a hurry to just get one and go home. It was so cold when we went..made it feel more like winter and Christmas! Then yesterday Paul and I put all the lights on it and when the kids and mom got home we decorated it. Paul put on a few ornaments and then was done...hmmm...he was much more spirited with Mama's tree. Anyways, we were almost finished decorating and two light strands went out! We were so mad! We did everything to try to get them to work again but no luck. So today I get to take all the ornaments off and my dad is going to bring home new lights and we get to do the whole process all over again! Doesn' that sound fun!!? I usually love decorating the tree...but once a year is enough. We were all so bummed. I guess I am also a little worn out. I am not used to doing something every minute of everyday. I feel that much more grateful for my mom over these last few weeks with all that she has on her plate. She is like the energizer bunny...she keeps going, and going, and going! I'm simply not a great substitute for her big shoes but I am doing my best. Needless to say, I am ready for Christmas to be here...relaxation and fun!