Prepping for Christmas

I was stunned today while checking out materials to people at the library. The due date is three weeks from today - Dec 24!!! Only three weeks to go.

Last night Cassie and I hit two more stores to get her set for winter weather. Mark accompanied us this time. When we were done we'd gone to Target and Penney's for three sweaters, three camisoles (for use beneath the sweaters), two winter jammies, and two more jeans. I also got a new pair of gloves. I did three loads of laundry before turning in so she could wear some of her new clothes today.

Tonight Cassie and I rearranged the living room, then I brought up the skinny tree from the basement. Last year we bought this skinny tree to replace the other tree I've had for 27 years - it's a nice, triangular tree but too big around for this small house (it's a beautiful tree and I'm keeping it yet). Last year was the first time I've seen a skinny tree that looked nice enough so we went with it.

I was surprised at how patient Cassie was at separating and arranging the branches. Mark brought up the box of lights and garland, and Cassie again was very patient at unrolling the lights and checking to ensure they all lit. Tomorrow night we put them on the tree, then unpack and hang my beautiful, 1950's vintage ornaments.