Holiday Stress

I write about this every year.  There is always too much to do in such a short amount of time.  I looked back on the last two holidays to see how late we put the tree up, here and here.  Yup, we are even later this year. Still no tree.  However, we were smart and hung the outside lights before Thanksgiving.  So any drive byers or onlookers will think we are ready for Christmas from the outside.  Christmas gifts have been bought.. a few but nothing wrapped or shipped to other little girls and boys.  I figure this year or next year may be the last that I can go unorganized....
However, the good news is.... we have new carpet going in probably by next week.  I cannot tell you how happy that makes me.  This carpet we have now is original to the house I am sure.  It shows.
Snapped a couple of pics of the kids this morning on our way out the door. It may be impossible to get a picture for Christmas cards this year.  They are so difficult to photograph.  Although it would be a dream to get them with neat hair and faces and pretty outfits... that's just not our reality.  Ha!