oh christmas tree

So we went Christmas tree shopping last night

Diamond’s a fan of the real trees

Me?

I’m a fan of any tree I don’t have to trim, water or not kill

So Diamond takes care of the maintenance

And I do my best to stay out of the way

Years ago we used to go out and actually cut the tree down

OK, so I used to watch Diamond cut the tree down

But after the first year, when Miss 6 was a baby, we gave up

I think it had something to do with the fact that I parked her stroller in the snow

Then went to help Diamond  with the tree

And then couldn’t remember where I’d put her

In my defense, I was in the middle of a FUCKING FOREST at the time

Anyhoooo

Now we go to a tree stand by our house, where they have great fresh trees

That are already cut down

And the proceeds go charity

It’s a win / win situation really

So last night we picked our tree

Had the guys there tie it to the top of the car

Then headed home

Got inside

Had hot chocolate

Unpacked lots of our Christmas decorations

And basically had a great night

Bit of quality family time

It feels really good to be home

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But let me tell you what doesn’t feel good

Dropping Miss 6 off at school this morning

Waving goodbye, and wondering why all the other snobby parents are looking at me like I’m a fucktard again

Then getting home and realising,

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That the tree is still tied to the top of the fucking car

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I never fail to amaze myself