It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas (at the Nelson's)

Thursday, November 17th

Yeah, I KNEW Melinda could not wait to put up all the Christmas decorations. The goal was to do it over the next few weeks. That lasted only a few days.

• The tree and all the lights, ornaments and bows are up
• All the Santas are in place all over the house
• "Jingle," our Shelf Elf (who keeps an eye out for Santa and reports back to him whether the kids have been naughty or nice) is watching over the different rooms (he moves each night)
• The dozens of Christmas-related books and videos are out
• Yes, the stockings are also hung by the chimney with care!

Last night I actually put all the zillion boxes BACK UP in the attic to sit peacefully for the next seven weeks or so. I still need to do all the outside lights, but that is NOT happening until after Thanksgiving.

Tomorrow night we leave for a short, but fun trip!