The Invasion Has Begun!
By Morley Hunt
@Morleyhunt (21741)
Canada
November 17, 2016 7:01pm CST
We are making up for lost time.
Last year our Christmas decorations went up on December 24th and were taken down again by noon on the 27th. This was to keep our permanent house guest happy. He does not observe the Christmas season, and would have made our lives uncomfortable if we had followed our normal routine.
We were fortunate that my brother, who doesn't observe Christmas either, was willing to take him for a few days.
This year we have no constraints. Our houseguest has moved into his own home and we can do what we wish without stepping on any toes.
Today, I pulled out my box of snowmen. They are taking up residence on shelves and windowsills. Anywhere that they fit. This has been our tradition for years. The snowmen signal the beginning of the decorating.
Tomorrow we will add more decorations until in a week or so the house has a very Christmasy feel.
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@Morleyhunt (21741)
• Canada
18 Nov 16
I've had a couple of calls. I've visited him, once a week, and kept it casual. It seems to be going well.
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@rebelann (117226)
• El Paso, Texas
18 Nov 16
I'll pray it continues to go well for him so you can get your life back @Morleyhunt
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
18 Nov 16
aw now, aint he cute? i'm so glad that'cher gettin' to do 's ya please now, hon. such can be quite a strain 's we strive to keep peace'n the household. the hubs's aint-decoratin' fer the holidays, so i go to momma's to enjoy her treats fer the senses. that gal loves to decorate!
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@LadyDuck (502485)
• Italy
18 Nov 16
@Morleyhunt It is true that doing this there is more pleasure and less stress.
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@Morleyhunt (21741)
• Canada
18 Nov 16
It's too much work to decorate all at once. This way I can savour the experience and everyone else gets to anticipate what will be the next to emerge.
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@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Nov 16
It would have felt a bit bare last year no doubt. It was good of you to consider the feelings of your house-guest. It was your father, wasn't it? That is a very cute snowman.
@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Nov 16
@Morleyhunt It takes a very special, kind person to house seniors I think.
@Happy2BeMe (99353)
• Canada
18 Nov 16
That is wonderful, it is so nice that you will get to celebrate Christmas the way you want to this year. Enjoy every moment.
@Morleyhunt (21741)
• Canada
18 Nov 16
There should be a lot less stress this Christmas.
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@Happy2BeMe (99353)
• Canada
18 Nov 16
@Morleyhunt Yes I am sure there will be. That is make it all the more enjoyable!
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@Morleyhunt (21741)
• Canada
18 Nov 16
When I was a child we always received an orange for Sinterklaas. I also associate the smell or citrus with Christmas, and my background is Dutch.
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@Julie555 (4156)
• Russian Federation
18 Nov 16
@Morleyhunt So Russian and Dutch have something in common/.Great!
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@Morleyhunt (21741)
• Canada
18 Nov 16
No, nice idea, but it would not have worked. This year, we can suit ourselves.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
19 Nov 16
@Morleyhunt That's good. Stress doesn't make the holiday's fun.
@Morleyhunt (21741)
• Canada
18 Nov 16
We are looking forward to relaxing, rather than stressing over the holidays.
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