I went back and forth a lot about whether to decorate our home for Christmas. The thought of dragging our huge tree out of the attic and decorating it purely for my own enjoyment seemed a little bit silly. After Thanksgiving, though, Brian convinced me to break out the holiday cheer. I compromised with him and bought myself a tiny 3' tree to at least display some of my favorite ornaments, including this year's - a globe to commemorate the Christmas we spent 7,500 miles apart. (The pretty quatrefoil ornament is this year's bonus ornament from Harry Potter World.)
Christmas was different without Brian. I took exactly zero pictures of the festivities as I ran around from house to house, visiting with both of our families solo. It was another time when I know Brian's absence was glaringly obvious to everyone, as it is for me every day. I expected a lot more sadness, but the holiday was still filled with lots of love and laughter. Christmas Eve marked the halfway point of Brian's deployment, and I am so thrilled to have passed this milestone. I can't wait to begin the countdown to welcoming him back home.
3 comments:
I can't wait till y'all are reunited in 2013!!!! XOXOXO. Love ya, friend!!!
I didn't decorate for Christmas either, mostly because I live alone so I'm visiting my parents over break (and so why have a lonely decorated house)?! I'm so sorry Brian wasn't here to b with you, but I love that you get to see him in 2013! Sending love and well-wishes your way during this holiday season!
-Sarah
I did a similar Christmas card holder, but I like yours better with the mini-clothespins! I couldn't find any so had to use the normal ones!
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