I made a life changing decision today
Now I am depressed. And relieved.
I bought an artificial Christmas tree.
I swore I would never have one. Never.
The tree this year has lost a lot of needles from the bottom. I did not close the heating vent which is behind it, which may have caused the problem. I will be taking the tree down Friday. We always leave the tree up until Jan. 6.
I had decided against an artificial tree just a few days ago. But watching the needles drop, thinking of the clean up and disposal, worrying about a risk of fire, all led me to change my mind.
Now I won't have to rely on anyone to go with me to cut a tree. We have been lucky the past few years. Emily, John, and sometimes Camryn, have humored me by going but the weather has been mild. I can't imagine going out to look on a weekend when there is 6 inches of snow on the ground, the temperature is low and the wind is howling.
With the artificial tree, I can put it up when I want and take it down when I want. I won't have needles to pick out of the carpet for a month.
Yet no matter how much I keep telling myself it is for the best, I have a hole in my heart.
Next year, if you remember, when you go to a cut your own lot, let me know if I can tag along.
Peace and Love
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