We (by we I mean Sadie and I) set up and decorated the Christmas tree this evening. This has never been one of Brian's favorite things to do (although he LOVES the finished product) and that is okay with me because I'm a little particular. Brian has always helped by bringing in all the stuff, but when it comes to the decorating, it has always been me. Until this year that is. Mersadie really got into putting the ornaments on the tree. She was thrilled to help and I was thrilled to have a helper. Even if it did mean that I had to let go of the "symmetricalness" of the ornament placing.
Here is the finished product. Mersadie wanted to know where the presents were.
Mersadie's placement of many of the ornaments. All in one place, all in front, all about the height of her shoulder.
Another shot of how close Sadie liked to place her ornaments together.
The "old" me would have moved those to different spots on the tree once Sadie went to bed. The "new" me is letting them be because they were placed there by my VERY excited daughter and I do not want to squelch that spirit!!
Although I love the tree, my favorite part of this evening was when I was cleaning up and overheard Brian reading to Sadie in the living room. It was "Piper's Night Before Christmas" by Mark Lowry.
So, so sweet!!
I understand your "want" to make things the way you want them to be, but I will warn you that Sadie will notice if you move them. She is very observant as you know. BTW - I love the tree!
ReplyDeletePrecious! I cannot wait until Avery is old enough to help me! I was thinking about that as I was putting up the tree by myself this year! Sheldon always helps getting everything out too but I'm the little decorator! Your babiess are precious! :)
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