M is a December child, so we generally try to respect his birthday as separate to the holiday season.
However, in recent years, he seems to be more into the Christmas spirit than his birthday – aside from his 50th last year – perhaps aging is less desirable the older he gets? π€·π½ββοΈ This year, one reason for an early start has been because we are excited about the new house and we love that we can decorate to our hearts’ content for the holidays.
In fact, M wanted to potentially decorate straight after Thanksgiving, but we both agreed to wait until December 1st. We started with our gonks/gnomes and it was rather exciting for me to decorate a mantel as that is like a real adulting thing in my brain. π
Once the first came around, though, we were off to get a real tree π² since previous years usually involve a fake tree, which isn’t so bad, but the smell of pine in the house does add to the spirit of the season.
It’s not quite what I’m used to, but we bought ornaments adding to what we got lost year and have made it look festive! π
Our mantel/fireside now looks like this, though I’m not yet done with decorating it!! We have friends coming for Christmas, so obviously we needed more stocking 𧦠hooks, which are just the best invention ever! π
As a bonus to our decorating and completing of the living room, our made-to-order sofa came when we were putting up the ornaments, so now the room is looking fully festive!
So, although the decorating is not yet done – there is still 17 days left after all – we are having a grand time preparing for a joyful season ahead!
~T π
I love your decorations. At 79 years old I’m sorry to say Christmas just is another day in my mind. I never seem to be able to get away with going completely Bah Humbug.
Oh NO!! Never give up on the Christmas spirit. π I remember fondly our days celebrating with Gramma B and all the cousins running around. Hope you’ll find some smiles with the season!