Last year…my Christmas tree was…perfect…it was barely taller than me…so I could 
easily decorate the top of it…it had a precise conical shape…not a bad side to be found…and…nice tight branches…it was simply…the prettiest tree I had ever had…
This year…my sweetie and I…accompanied Mama…and my nephew’s family…to cut a wild cedar tree…which was a lot of fun and quite the adventure in and of itself…perhaps the topic of another blog…
Anyway…we got the tree home…it’s big…and…sprangly…messy…overfills the spot a 
bit…has delicate branches…that won’t hold much weight…and…lots of them…some of the ornaments won’t work this year…we’ll probably need some new ones…and…the bottom is a bit devoid of lights…
Bertha…says…it reminds her of my life…last year…it was small…it was neat…it was tidy…this year…it’s big…it’s sprangly…it’s messy…and…yes…the branches are a little delicate…and there are a lot of them…some of my old ornaments…won’t work anymore…I may need some new ones…may…want…some new ones…
And…you know…for once…I totally get her analogy…and…I smile…as I remember stringing the lights last night…in my mind…I thought we’d put on some Christmas music…maybe have a cup of cocoa…it would be a Hallmark moment…but…he sweetly asked…do you mind if we turn on the game…
Jane…
PS…and…if I didn’t mention…this is the most beautiful tree I’ve ever had…hands down…
I think the nicest thing is that he asked you. Your tree sounds like lots of fun, enjoy your sprangly christmas. I’m gonna keep that word, it’s great
Isn’t it…Joy? It has been a lot of fun and I’m sure the memories will be treasured for years to come! I’m with you…I love that word!