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Years ago, my nieces Abby and Haley visited my house a few
weeks before Christmas and I had tons of decorations but no tree. Which sent them right over the edge-they were
still deep into the whole Santa Claus thing and couldn’t figure out where in
the heck Santa was going to put my presents.
“It’s no big deal,” I assured them. “I spend Christmas with
Grandma and Grandpa, Santa will put my presents
under their tree.”
And I thought it was over.
Because I didn’t have any children of my own and didn’t
realize how tightly little girls can grip an idea…and how they can worry and stress
and drive their parents completely insane.
But I learned…because about two weeks later, my brother gave
me this tree. “Just put it up!” He ordered, clearly frazzled beyond
endurance. “And be sure to tell the
girls you did! Because if I hear anymore
about the fact that you don’t have any place for Santa to leave gifts, I’m
going to KILL SOMEONE!”
And I’ve put it up every year since…tiny little tree that it
is.
Cute tree----and plenty of room for Santas gifts!! Following you back via GFC!
ReplyDeleteAlso following you now via networked blog under marciakesterdoyle. Thanks for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteI thought I followed you twice! Your website is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThat's adorable!
ReplyDeleteSometimes you just gotta give in... and what a cute story to tell about the tree! :-)
ReplyDeleteI Think your tree is just the perfect size! And I love that you were compelled to do it by children who aren't even yours!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for entering the contest, and giving it a shout out! I suppose I should probably decorate my tree one of these days...