I like to think I am. Half my shopping is done, thanks to the wonders of online shopping, and I even did something I've been putting off for years: buying new Christmas decorations. We only had a few that I bought for our first Christmas in our house (8 years ago!), but this year I felt I should make more of an effort. Abbey has been so enthralled by the decorations at the shops (unfortunately she's so busy looking up at them that she'll walk into anyone and anything without even noticing!) and she'll love having them at home too.
I've always loved Christmas, but in some past years I've just been too busy to think about it much before a week ahead. Last year, Abbey was only 3 months old at Christmas time and I just couldn't be bothered with all the decorations and everything. We bought a tree about a week before Christmas - only because Steve insisted and I agreed based on the fact that at least we'd have a photo of the three of us with a tree in the background. It ended up being decorated so badly that I was too ashamed to have a photo taken anywhere near it.
This year, I really want to make more of an effort. For Abbey, but also to get Steve and I back to enjoying the lead-up to Christmas. Warm summer nights, the house glowing with colourful lights, wrapping presents with cheerful carols playing in the background, and we might even host a get-together for our friends just before Christmas. Maybe.
I'm excited now!
I've always loved Christmas, but in some past years I've just been too busy to think about it much before a week ahead. Last year, Abbey was only 3 months old at Christmas time and I just couldn't be bothered with all the decorations and everything. We bought a tree about a week before Christmas - only because Steve insisted and I agreed based on the fact that at least we'd have a photo of the three of us with a tree in the background. It ended up being decorated so badly that I was too ashamed to have a photo taken anywhere near it.
This year, I really want to make more of an effort. For Abbey, but also to get Steve and I back to enjoying the lead-up to Christmas. Warm summer nights, the house glowing with colourful lights, wrapping presents with cheerful carols playing in the background, and we might even host a get-together for our friends just before Christmas. Maybe.
I'm excited now!
Although I do have one dilemma: how well do a Christmas tree and a very active toddler go together?!
3 comments:
Children really do make Christmas! Good luck with your Christmas tree too....you might need to buy/borrow a playpen to put around it and keep it and the presents safe!
Kate xo
i have a playpen to put around the tree if you need it. Just let me know.
Brea
Thanks ladies! Brea, I will definitely keep that in mind - thanks!
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