I learned some important things today, that hopefully I will remember for next year. First thing is, when you see a tree on the lot that you like, guard it. If it's a nice one, somebody will like it too and they will end up with "your" tree. (Note: the one that I picked out was ultimately taken by somebody else, but it would have been on the smaller side)
Next, wear gloves when handling the tree. That sap (or slap as Brighton calls it) is hard to wash off.
Also, place the "pretty side" of the tree forward when putting it in the stand, since it's hard to adjust after the fact. We got a Krinner Christmas Genie stand, and it works well. We've defiantly learned that once it's in there it's going to stay though!
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| The boys loved the lights so much, Chandler kept turning out the overhead light to see them better. |
Other funny things to note: Brighton helped Daddy get the tree off the car and then ran around the yard looking for the perfect spot for our tree. When Derek started carrying it inside, Brighton started freaking out yelling, "No, Daddy, No.....You can't bring that inside! No! NO, Daddy!" That's definitely something we'll always remember :)
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| Chandler helps Dad with the star |
Both Chandler and Brighton seemed to have no memory from years' past of decorating the tree. Granted, Brighton is only three, but I would have thought Chandler would remember. They thought when we said we were going to put lights on the tree that we'd have to take them off the roof and use those! It's certainly been a funny day today. I'm grateful for all these memories that we are making with our boys.
In other news, Maverick FINALLY got his first tooth today. It's the bottom right one. He's been a little more fussy than normal, so hopefully it will stop bothering him soon.
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