I started taking the tree down tonight. I know...most people have had theirs down for a few days now. But I've been putting it off. First, because we were having family up for New Year's Eve. And then because to take it all down means it's really over. I must admit, I'm a little sad about that. It's not just a tree- it's 1000 tiny white lights that twinkle through my front window and say "We're warm and cheery and happy here." It's the pictures of my chubby faced toddler boy and sweet, buck-toothed little girl playing in the snow. It's the memory of being together with family as we posed for the group picture.
But it can't be Christmas forever. And we had such a great holiday! Even though I'm sad that 2007 is over, I'm looking forward to things in 2008. Things like painting my bedroom...finishing my first year of teaching first grade...being married for 15 years...watching Hillary get her first summer job...beginning the joys of jr high as Parker starts 7th grade...and hosting a family reunion. Things that next Christmas will be oranaments on our tree.
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It was really fun to see you guys for the holidays. I noticed that I am, by far, the worst-looking person in the picture, so that's cool. Beth and I will come up there and visit some time in the spring, I promise. When we do, we will have a Scrabble marathon.
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