The Land of Englund

Boxes covered the bed, styrofoam “flakes” dusted the living room floor like snow.  Eric came home from class tonight to a mess.

No, we’re not moving.  I just decided that it was high time I got some Christmas decorations out!

So, as I sit at the desk, I can look into the painted faces of Mary, Joseph, and each character of the manger scene.  A Christmas swag, complete with poinsettias, cinnamon sticks, and pine cones, hangs to my left.  Our two snowmen stockings are waiting to be filled.

And, my fat Christmas penguin stands at the front door, ready to greet all those who enter.  (He happens to be one of my favorites!)

There is, however, an important decoration still conspicuously absent….  After a couple of hours of decorating tonight, I still have not wrestled the Christmas tree box into the living room.  I know, I know–it’s already December 2, but we have some pre-lit-tree-issues to resolve.

Let’s hope there’s a tree for Santa to put presents under on Christmas Eve!