In conclusion

The Dreidel went back to Big Spring. It was packed in BZ's mom's carry on. Unbelievable. I don't know how the decision got made but I was told they wanted it for next year's big Hanukah celebration in Texas. I suppose it'll get more TLC in their home.

Now that it is gone, I miss it. Really. I could say, "Yes, but can you beat this?" And nothing could come close. Ah well. It was good for a laugh.

Now for Christmas. And speaking of, what do we do about the tree? We have a debate over whether or not dragging in a dead tree for a week or two is un-green or if it could be made part of the whole sustainability deal (i.e. tree farms-grow trees for Xmas, always have trees growing, produces H2O, etc)? BZ is really against supporting the murder of innocent trees. He was very excited to see Tod and Linda going with Tinsel.


I grew up with Christmas trees. We would drive somewhere far away, in the woods, and cut down a tree. My dad would then put it on the back porch until Christmas eve. On Christmas eve he would spend hours setting it up in the stand, cutting it down to fit in the room (the trees were always ridiculously tall) and stringing the lights. We could then put up the decorations. I love the decorations. I still have some of those from my childhood as well as ones that I have collected over the last 20+ years. I love the smell of the tree, the crazy ornaments, and memories of Mahalia Jackson singing Silent Night.


Perhaps a live potted tree? Expensive. A table top? Can't do it. First of all, it would just be an invitation to Aiden to climb up and knock it over. Second of all, there is no second of all, I don't want a stinking table top tree. I have high ceilings, I want to use them.

Finally, if we do get a tree (of any sort) How do we convince our 2 year old to not knock down the tree, or pull down the lights or break ornaments? Friends say, just let them know the rules, "Just say no."

To which Aiden will respond, "Sorry." And continue on.