After two days and 13 hours, we went from this
to this
We’re exhausted, and there are muscles that hurt that I didn’t even know I had.
I think it’s time to admit we’re just too old for this sh*t.
I swear….next year it’s a 4 foot pre-lit tree and some candles. That’s it!
But, honestly, it’s nice to have gotten so much done this weekend. Still a little to go but that’ll be packed up in the next few days, after I get home from work.
That means, next weekend, we just get to relax and enjoy a job well done.
Woohoo!
Idle Eyes and a Dormy 
I am taking bets that you will change your mind by next year. It is beautiful.
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Maybe next year Maddie could loan you some houseboys?
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And they handle balls with such care.
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I don’t believe you about the four-foot tree & candles. You might dial it back a bit, but …
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The alternative is just to leave up the Xmas decorations year round.
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I love decorating and doing visual, but 2 days and 13 hours is way too long in my own house!!!! Holy shit! I took our decorations down too, then deep cleaned the house…it took us probably 7 hours. I do so much decorating for others that it gets exhausting, that I have always done a nice, natural Christmas theme, with real pines and greens and candles, and then the rest of it is old vintage things. So, the only thing to pack up is the tree and ornaments and all the bottle brush trees and Christmas pyramids. All the greens get tossed, or place in the firepit for a fire one mild night. But I will say, the house feels great, all organized, cleaned, and feels fresh to start the year.
Now lay back dear and let me rub your muscles………
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For next year I recommend Just half a dozen fairy lights above the fireplace, plus maybe one large star, It would spare you SO much time and trouble. 🙂
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THAT is a boatload of work. I do believe you’ll pull back next year, but I’d be willing to take bets on that 4-foot tree. A 4-foot tree in each well-adorned room, maybe.
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That is way too much work for one day. I hope the Mer-men are still around next holiday season.
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Tick-tock! The countdown to your weekend of relaxation is underway! Stay healthy so that you can enjoy completely! 🙂 Naked hugs!
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You need to hire the Disney crew to put away that bunch, there are probably a few houseboys in that crowd.
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