the house without a christmas tree.

is no more.

the tree is finally up. i say finally. because. it's a two day process for me. a two day decorating process. that is.

a day of stringing lights. wrapping each branch. 13 strands later. 1300 lights. it was done.

and a day of hanging ornaments. finding the perfect place. i don't know why i'm so obsessed with this. but. i am. just the way it is. each is special.



and so. we are not. the house without a christmas tree. which by the way. i loved when i was not so old. loved the book. loved the movie.

and now. it is up. and decorated. and the littles have been warned. warned not to touch. because. the husband thinks. the tree should be insured. yes. insured. probably not a bad idea. what can i say? i collect.

and the train is running underneath. and hopefully that. will keep them amused.