Bits of Cheer {Week #1}

Oh My Goodness! I cannot believe that December is here! It is one of my favorite months of the year and I am SO excited. I hope this post finds you joyful and jolly about December and the upcoming season!

 I feel like it is taking for.ev.er. to decorate my house for the Christmas season! I'm not quite sure what to attribute this to; however, it could possibly be a toddler's schedule, shopping, life, holidays with family...and the list goes on. But nonetheless, the decorating has begun and our humble abode is filling with Christmas cheer.

We started this process Saturday by putting out all decorations throughout the house with the exception of the tree. Sunday afternoon, we successfully found the perfect tree for our home (it always takes me quite a while to find the PERFECT tree). We got it in the stand and inside but decided it best to string the never-ending collection of twinkling lights (that still does not seem like quite enough) after the little one was tucked in for the night. J and I finished the lights and proceeded to place the topper and a bit of ribbon décor on the tree before turning in for the night. As of now, the tree is STILL NOT finished being decorated. Every ornament must be strategically placed since little, chunky, precious hands are very interested and curious about these “toys” on the “tee.” I am very hopeful that this will soon be finished so that I can get the huge mound of tubs and boxes out of my living room floor and enjoy ALL of the decorations, magic, and splendor of this season.

My “Bit of Cheer” for this week is my little bundle of love placing the first ornament on the Christmas tree. On a recent trip to Pigeon Forge, TN, he chose a “Thomas the Train” ornament. He adores this ornament and especially likes that Thomas is wearing “Ho Ho’s” hat. I am not quite sure how much time this particular ornament will spend ON the tree but it will most definitely be enjoyed.

This is the first year that he has really started understanding Christmas and the meaning behind this special holiday. I could not be more excited to share the spirit of Christmas with my sweet little family. Merry Christmas!