Even had it not been for the sad events of the past couple of weeks, this holiday season was destined to be different from the last several.
I just couldn’t consider tearing every room in my house apart and reconstructing the "Christmas Zone" I’ve enjoyed over the last few years. And not really because I don’t have any time to DO the decorating (though I truly don’t...) More because the thought of UNDOING the decorating come mid-January left me absolutely cold.
So…
No five trees in the house; we’ve cut the population to two. And neither of these is in my bedroom. The bedroom will remain holiday neutral this season. No tree, no snow-kitties on the mantel, no candles in the fireplace, no glitter stuck to my face when I wake up.
Nor will the family room get bedecked this year. Hardly seems worth it, since we spend about two hours a week relaxing there anymore.
The living room will harbor one barely over-decorated tree. Easy up, easy down…
Worst of all, one of my favorite holiday indulgences has finally been made redundant by the hands-on nature of living the dream…
Sigh!
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