Decking the halls instead of the teenager who really needs decking

Well, the tree is assembled and it looks like Santa threw up on it. Everything went smoothly and no blood was drawn this year, probably because I recruited the kids to help. Learning to delegate is an important skill.

It's probably a good thing my vision is impaired (in preparation for Lasik surgery on the 22nd, I'm wearing soft lense contacts that don't work so well), because there is no room for my usual perfectionism. The kids were thrilled and I even got the surly 19 year old involved.

Yay me.

When I can finally see again, I'll probably find my missing pot holder hangng on the tree.