:( :( Amazing how much emotion is wrapped up in even the rattiest old throwaway ornaments that we hide at the back of the tree but can't throw away. Hoping for you that they do turn up... but love that you have a mental Plan B.
Christmas evolves over time and the older I get the lazier I get. I love decorating the house for my guests but for us a "Charlie Brown" tree with just a few personal ornaments works. Childhood Christmases were magical but I find it impossible to recreate that feeling as an adult. Children make Christmas special - remember to enjoy the time with them - that's what it's all about.
I think I am developing into a minimalist. I bought a new tree with lots of lights that can change colour if you want. Had it for five years and still love it. Had a real tree (balsam of course) every year before. No more. Still have a couple of kids decorations but have given them to the kids with their new families over the years. I box of ornaments and one box for tree which is sooooo easy yo put away and looks beautiful every year. There is a you tube on Christmas that is very heart warming. I think I’ll go wassailing this year. https://youtu.be/vkR1FSwYkOI
The boys picking out the tree sure look familiar! I would recognize them anywhere. Hope the ornaments show up before too long. You find merry wherever you are.
I feel your dismay and hope that the box shows up. One year my box of ornaments vanished and my son and I were devastated. Then, by chance, we saw them in the window of our landlords' shoe store. Apparently his mother thought they were theirs and used them to add a nostalgic touch to their holiday decorations. It was all really awkward and strange but I was so relieved. Opening the box is the thing I look forward to each Christmas. So many memories are contained within. I hope you find yours soon.
:( :( Amazing how much emotion is wrapped up in even the rattiest old throwaway ornaments that we hide at the back of the tree but can't throw away. Hoping for you that they do turn up... but love that you have a mental Plan B.
Christmas evolves over time and the older I get the lazier I get. I love decorating the house for my guests but for us a "Charlie Brown" tree with just a few personal ornaments works. Childhood Christmases were magical but I find it impossible to recreate that feeling as an adult. Children make Christmas special - remember to enjoy the time with them - that's what it's all about.
I think I am developing into a minimalist. I bought a new tree with lots of lights that can change colour if you want. Had it for five years and still love it. Had a real tree (balsam of course) every year before. No more. Still have a couple of kids decorations but have given them to the kids with their new families over the years. I box of ornaments and one box for tree which is sooooo easy yo put away and looks beautiful every year. There is a you tube on Christmas that is very heart warming. I think I’ll go wassailing this year. https://youtu.be/vkR1FSwYkOI
This is such a beautiful post, Judith. "I will remember that, even without the ornaments, our memories were enough." Goosepimpling!
The boys picking out the tree sure look familiar! I would recognize them anywhere. Hope the ornaments show up before too long. You find merry wherever you are.
I feel your dismay and hope that the box shows up. One year my box of ornaments vanished and my son and I were devastated. Then, by chance, we saw them in the window of our landlords' shoe store. Apparently his mother thought they were theirs and used them to add a nostalgic touch to their holiday decorations. It was all really awkward and strange but I was so relieved. Opening the box is the thing I look forward to each Christmas. So many memories are contained within. I hope you find yours soon.