tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post1518203476641537225..comments2024-03-28T16:41:58.106-04:00Comments on Sparrow Tree Journal: Keeping it simpleJenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-38206576229804417382011-12-05T03:41:08.986-05:002011-12-05T03:41:08.986-05:00When I was living on my own, I simply got some fir...When I was living on my own, I simply got some fir branches and put them on the table, together with some homemade decoration and a few candles. The BF insists on having a tree, but as long as he does all the work...Diandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14570498251611083259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-8806136039296653932011-12-04T18:03:56.847-05:002011-12-04T18:03:56.847-05:00We strive to keep things as simple as possible aro...We strive to keep things as simple as possible around our house (thought I 'd be happy with just a table top tree, hubby and my daughter (15 yrs old) aren't ready for that yet - after decades of growing up with family stress at holidays, I was determined to make things unstressful and enjoyable for our daughter. For the extended family (brother and 2 sisters) we visit and bring a gift for their kids - but we agreed years ago to stop exchanging for the adults - it was just getting to be too much - and being the oldest I grew up feeling obligated to make sure they all had a nice xmas when they young since I was the "adult" at 17 yrs old and working I provided xmas for years - but that was over 30 yrs ago and I don't need to take care of them (even though they don't work and have tons of issues)Lady Rosehttp://blissfulmoon.comnoreply@blogger.com