Trees Instead

We moved Nature School to Tuesday, in hopes of enjoying the snow in the High Country.  There were flurries and wind in the forecast, but they turned into an all-out wind and snow storm.  As we drove along, the road got whiter and whiter, until I thought it best to turn back.  We spotted a sign for Christmas trees for $5 on the way.  See? I told you there was no tree shortage here.  So, we got a couple trees.

These trees were cut, and we like to cut our own, but the price was very, very right. We just couldn't leave them there. The farm they came from also has big truckloads of surplus pumpkins in the Autumn, five for a dollar, honor system. You know I take full advantage of that. What we don't grow comes from the back of that truck.  So, trees in the car, car being buffeted by the wind, children excited, home over icing roads, and into the warm house.  

Back at home, the wind was gusting so strongly that it nearly blew away the six foot tree we brought home!  I got it mostly fitted to the stand and then brought it in, but not until it blew over a couple more times.  We let the big tree relax and got things all set for the children's tree in their room.  Last year, we happened upon a tiny tree for them, and it was perfect as we had two stands.  Everyone was very pleased.  We watched it snow sideways while we worked.  I was loving the terrible weather, the wind whistling through every crack and the snow being driven into the grass.

We decorated the big tree after supper and a good tidying.  I feel like I am swimming in a murky sea of hats and mittens and overalls lately.  With everything set right, we got the ornaments on.  Our tree looks a little wild this year, but I like it like that.  It sure came in on a wild day.  I feel like my Christmas is made already.