Does anyone have a clue how it's already the middle of December?!?! It's bad enough that I've been such a bad blogger this month, but I also feel like there should be some mention of Christmas on here.

MerryChristmasCard

I don't even have a new Christmas project to share. This card is from years ago. Just wanted something visual on here, since I hate to post without a picture.

I wish I was put together enough to do a December Daily album, like so many others that I've been seeing. I did a Christmas journal years ago, but would love to attempt the December Daily one of these years.

I kind of wish my kids were younger, so I could do an Elf on the Shelf. I love seeing everyone's creative photos every day on Instagram, showing where their elf ended up that morning. Of course, I'm the kind of person that would totally forget we had an elf, and leave it in the same spot for two weeks straight. Lol.

We do have our Christmas tree up. A pre-lit artificial tree that I love, but that's quite old and only half of the lights work. So I string more lights on, which is the very reason most of us get an pre-lit tree, is so that we don't have to mess with stringing lights, right? However, that's as far as we have gotten on the tree. I wanted to see how it went with just the lights, since I have a lot more little ones running around and they're at the age where they want to get into anything and everything. So far, so good. They can care less about the tree. So adding the ornaments is next.

And maybe along with the ornaments, I will put up the rest of our limited Christmas decor in the house. I added the lighted garland on the mantel above the fireplace, and by the front door. But that's as far as I got.

Christmas shopping? Ummmmmm. Yes, I guess I should start thinking about that as well. I have no clue what I need to get, or who all I need to get it for. And I really shouldn't wait too long, because there is nothing I detest more than dealing with holiday crowds at the stores and in the parking lots. I always come home so frustrated and ready to rip someone's head off. Lol.

It will come together somehow. I'm sure of it. Well, I'm not totally sure. But I'm crossing my fingers and toes that it will!

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7 responses to “Christmas Progress”

  1. Melissa Avatar

    Hey there Laura-
    I just wanted to mention that I myself have had light issues on our pre-lit tree: but last year I discovered this little gem called the light tester pro?? I think
    I bought it at target in the section where u buy the replacement bulbs, and wow weez- that thing really works.. Where I had like two whole sections out/ it really was only a matter of changing 3 bulbs.. Viola- this pro lite gun gadget told me exactly which ones where out ;))
    So any ways- just thought I would share —
    Happy holidays !!

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  2. Janet Avatar

    Was wondering where you were..ha! Like you don’t have enough with CHA and all of that craziness- let’s thru in the biggest holiday of the year..lol.
    I purposedly don’t do things like a Dece Daily, and other scrap projects because why ADD more things to our plate, right?
    As of last nite at 12:30am- really this morning- I have my Christmas cards all done, tree/decor is up, shopping/wrapping is now complete, and holiday baking has been under way for over a week…so…whew. I think I can finally relax and ‘enjoy’ the season…that is right after my DH’s surgery next week. That is why I am so ahead- I needed to be.
    God love ya for even thinking of shopping during this time- I don’t do crowds like I used to..I wonder if that is because I am home alot. I don’t have to deal with people.
    SO nice to see you blog. It really is a bright spot in my day.
    Merry Christmas!
    Warm smiles
    Janet

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  3. Diana Waite Avatar

    yay! I REMEMBER that card–I actually won your leftovers that year and LOVED making them! We actually inherited the lit tree we have now, the other one…just SAD, it worked many years but the tree we have is much nicer. But I’m still proud of that $10 I got at Target on clearance (it was regularly $100). shopping done. yes, I know I’m a freak, I just hope everyone likes what they get! Good luck!

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  4. Cindee Avatar
    Cindee

    I think we could be twins!
    My boys are older (16 & 13) so there is no “magic” for the holidays. I wanted to do the Elf on a Shelf so bad that I sent a set to my cousin who has little ones and I live vicariously through her.
    Our fake tree finally died and I’m too cheap/lazy to get a real one. I’m hoping to get another fakey after Christmas.
    The kids “toys” are more and more expensive so they just get one each. (New bike for the 13 year old & a Letterman jacket for the 16 year old)so they picked them out themselves.
    Happy Holidays!!!
    The Grinch (ha ha)

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  5. Cindee Avatar
    Cindee

    BTW-cute card 🙂

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  6. Sandy Andriese Avatar
    Sandy Andriese

    Hey Laura…save yourself the hassle and shop online. No parking lots, no crowds, no pushing and shoving. Or go late at night…just my 2 cents. lol

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  7. CT Avatar
    CT

    ha ha! You sound like me! I am so not into christmas this year. I didn’t even make a card and my elf is still in the crawl space. I’m a bad mom…just can’t get into it.

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