I have to say it’s a Christmas Miracle in our house right now
Decorating the
Christmas tree with my lads, traditionally, has been nothing short of annoying.
I’m gunna be honest here - they’ve always been completely useless in helping me
get to the final conclusion one is aiming for – a reasonable looking tree.
Historically, well
since kids came into my life, the majority of their time (while decorating said
tree) is invested in smashing expensive decorations, or taking tinsel/beads to
get the cats to chase it. Thanks, my loves. Super helpful….
With kids, you take
what you get right?
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| Christmas decoration attire has been decided on |
But I’m pleased to
report, this year, everything changed. The biggest change was sharing memories
as we put the tree together.
We collect Christmas
decorations as we travel around the world. It’s amazing, you can buy Christmas decorations
at any time of the year, in any part of the world – I’ve noticed. Although, we
also have interesting decorations never designed to be such.
It was lovely remembering
with them. A market in Sri Lanka, a Vietnam adventure, or something we picked
up in Australia. The boys were full of stories about that little moment in
their lives. Beautiful right?
But it gets more
beautiful.
They didn’t stop
helping me decorate the tree until it was completely done. How’s that for you?
That’s the real miracle.
Incidentally, they’re
now writing their letters to Santa. I know Jax, at least, doesn’t believe in
Santa anymore, but he’s milking it for all it’s worth. I actually admire him
for it. However, I am pretty sure there still is that little piece of belief. He’s
not fully ready to let go…. Just in case.
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| Research for Santa letter |
One example of milking
is the Santa Letter. They are both sitting together right now, writing their
letters, and I tell you, they are doing some very serious research. Their MACs are
out, YouTube and toy sites are open, and every possible dream that enters their
head + the toys these clever sites push kids too, mean the boys are writing a
very comprehensive list indeed!
And take a look at this.
Lex wants a Piro
Mini. Oh I am giggling.
Oh sure love, with your history of fire, it’d be my pleasure to pick
that up for you…..
I admire them and I’m
loving seeing this growth. Sometimes you don’t think your kids are growing up
and then BAM! The next stage is upon us.
Oh, talking of next
stage. Testosterone has entered the building. SHIT! Get me outta here.
Anyone relate to any
of the above?
Yours, without the
bollock
Andrea
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