We follow the same routine every year. Pick up the first tree, look at it, say "That's a nice one" and then pick up at least ten more before agreeing (or not) that the one we first saw was the best. We go back for it but where did it go?! This year we nearly just bought the first one anyway, to save all the trouble, but old habits die hard. "We can't possibly buy the first tree we've seen, lets look at some more." This time Small Sprog 'guards' the first one (his idea). Then we see another which is Just The Right Shape. Oh it's a mine field out there!
Meanwhile Small Sprog has put up the nativity scene. Not a Star Trouper in sight........unless you look very, very closely, is that a droid hanging from the stable roof?
And to add to the chaos that sometimes befalls this family, the dish washer has given up the ghost. Damn it. Husband thinks I should go and buy a new one tomorrow, but I think I have better things to do with my day off.
Ouch attacked by a Christmas tree! :)
ReplyDeleteWhy do major appliances break down at the most expensive time of year?
I miss the "tree" routine. Now our children have children of their own in far flung places. We dread Christmas as my 90 year old Dad refuses to tolerate "noise" (of our grandchildren) and "car travel" (to visit said families). We have had the same routine for 20 years - just the three of us. However this year we have rebelled, Husband and I have booked into the local pub where there will be plenty of food, drink and party games - yipee!
ReplyDeleteA Christmas tree injury! They should come with warnings attached!
ReplyDeleteMy dishwasher has two legs and if he breaks down would not be able to replace him!
Hello. I think Monday has all sorts of promise.
ReplyDeleteThese are not the droids you are looking for....
It seems like the shops are so desperate for customers that they're practically giving stuff away. Perhaps this is a good time to buy a new dishwasher?
ReplyDeleteIf your husband think that you should go and buy a dish washer - go and buy one before he changes his mind.
ReplyDeletewell at least he said that, he could've said why not do it by hand credit crunch and all...I would order one on-line, then you can still enjoy your day off!!
ReplyDeleteI sense that you are not totally in love with the nit children.
ReplyDeleteor the rabbits.
When our son was about 3 or 4 he went with his granny to the park. He was just learning to read.
Park bench with happy words carved into it!
Bobby:"Fuh uh ...."
Granny: "I think there are some ducks over there.......!!I think we have to feed them NOW"
Bloody hell! The dishwasher.
ReplyDeleteARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
Go onlone tomorrow.............get the model, then get the cheapest!
Meanwhile I'll get you 100 dishwasher tablets for £2.50!
Wayheyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!
Sorted!
Baby Jesus is being guarded by a miniature GI Joe in our house. I'm actually shocked God didn't think of that one...that and the purple hippo hanging out with the donkey.
ReplyDeleteMy dishwasher is laid up with an injured hand! Maybe it's time we looked into one of those new fangled "electric" ones already! :D
Glad its not just me with the tree thing
ReplyDeleteDon't be without a dishwasher, however you manage it. I agree with Fat, frumpy and fifty. Do it online, if necessary. I ordered a double bed and mattress online, yesterday. An HOUR later, they were on the phone arranging delivery. Not much buying going on, obviously! It's coming on Thursday.
ReplyDeleteBeware of dangerous Christmas decorations!
Better things than buy a dishwasher?!
ReplyDeleteIf Small Sprog wants to include Star Wars in the Nativity, it should be allowed.
ReplyDeleteI am backing him on this one. I think Darth Vader could use a little religion, and it won't be long at all before Small Sprog is too big to play at such games, and then... my friend... wistful will you ever be.
May the force of the holidays be with us.
;o)
Scarlett & Viaggiatore
Pour yourself a glass of wine (to numb the pain, of course) then order dishwasher on-line (white goods are always cheaper on-line- check out the energy saving trust website for best performers). Job done!
ReplyDeleteShall I come round and help calm the ``attacking tree''? !!
ReplyDeleteI laughed out loud at the thought of the droid on the nativity scene. It conjours up such a lovely picture
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about choosing the tree. It has to be even on all sides with the right shape and just the right height. Never heard of an injury from a xmas tree though!
ReplyDeleteoh yes, we used to have all sorts of characters hanging about in the Nativity.
ReplyDeleteAnd the tree picking, oh I do not want to go there at all!
We are going for artificial for the first time ever this year, beginning to regret it slightly though.
Letty ;0)
And have you noticed that as soon as someone else picks up a tree you've just discarded, it instantly looks the most desirable one in the place?
ReplyDeleteI'm sure there's something terribly Feudian about getting a new dishwasher but I can't put my finger on it.