update

an update is in order for the precious ornaments. After we brought the ornaments home Maggie could not help herself but to carry Aeriel around. We had talk after talk after talk about being very careful so that Aeriel does not get broken. All my talk was to no avail when after less than 24 hrs. Aeriel was in 3 pieces. In Maggie's defense it was the simple act of walking, tripping and falling which lead to Aeriel's demise but she is gone none the less. Luckily she has both a Grammy and a Nana who quickly are coming to her aid to replace the poor little mermaid.

Francis has been ok with his Hot Rod ornament, feeling happy to have it when I give it to him. The problem with Francis arose when we tried to put the ornament on the tree. The tears started to fall and he was balling at the sight of it. As far as he is concerned it does not belong and will not belong on the tree and continues to fight me to put it up. So that makes 2 ornaments not on the tree.

Canaan's ornament would have happily nestled into the tree if it were not for his father's sick sense of humor. If I can get a hold of a camera (that is right this mother has no camera right now hint hint : )) I will take a picture of his miniature arcade game sitting on the mantle being played by none other than the wise men. It really is one of the funniest things that I have seen. They are all in their typical kneeling position and instead if bowing toward the Christ child, it looks as though they are eagerly playing and watching Galadaga. What a life...that my friend makes three ornaments purchased for our precious stubby tree and three ornaments definitely not on the stubby tree. Merry Christmas.