My favorite part of Christmas is my dad's tree!
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It is about 15 - 18 feet tall. The lights are always on. I love to sleep on the couch when I stay during Christmas vacation just so I can sleep with all the Christmas lights.
It is the perfect tree! It has all sorts of old ornaments from when I was little and when my little brothers were little. There are ornaments with old dogs' names on them. Old pictures. Their tree just holds a super special spot in my heart.
Dad, Pat (mom2), and the siblings are going on a cruise this year (thanks to Pat's mom taking all her kids and grand-kids) I was invited but have opted out.
Well, since they have to fly to Miami on Christmas day my parents are NOT doing a tree.
They are NOT doing any decorations. In fact tonight I was told there will be no presents or stockings.
I am crushed! I don't need any presents- I don't have any issues with the gift thing.
But the fact that they aren't doing a tree I am seriously depressed.
I know it sounds stupid. :'(
Back in 2004 I had a really rough November my house was broken into and all my Christmas presents were stolen. Then December my grandpas passed away. I was not in a Christmas mood. I was sad and didn't feel like celebrating anything. I went to visit my dad like I do every year at Christmas and the tree was what put me back in the Christmas mood. I slept on the couch every night that visit so I could soak up the Christmas lights.
I know I will make it thru Christmas without the tree but I know it will feel like something is missing!
Maybe I will pick up a little Charlie Brown Christmas tree so the house doesn't seem soo empty!
Happy Holidays!
Kate
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