We can't seem to agree on Xmas decor in our house so I'm asking for your help.
It is my firm belief that Xmas decor should be fun first and foremost. Stacey and I had a Stalemate argument on this topic in Menards on Saturday. I want cheesy fun stuff, she wants simple and tasteful. My kids don't want simple and tasteful. They eat yogurt with their hands. They don't care if their shirts match their pants (neither do I incidentally), comfort is the key.
It all started in my Mom's living room almost 2 decades ago with the silver and gold Xmas tree. Sorry Mom, but this is important stuff. It's been downhill in the Xmas cheer department ever since this atrocity appeared in the living room. All the fun handmade in school ornaments and the souvenier vacation ornaments were banned to the "other" tree like a 2am booty call. As if to say, "I still want you around, but at my convenience, oh and I don't want anyone to know about you either, so don't ever just drop by without calling first." Only oranments of silver and gold are allowed to adorn this tree. Oh and presents wrapped in anything but faux precious metals will be bannished as well, so friends and relatives, if you want your gifts to adorn the big stage, you must comply with this motif. Where's the fun in that? Where's the tradition? What's next, Pizza for Xmas dinner? (Nevermind that I don't think I've been to a church since my wedding, other than other weddings or funerals, that's not important here.)
For me, it's all about the kids. I want them to laugh and smile at the lights when we get home at night. And I'm one of them, I'll admit. I like snowmen and Santa's and I still giggle when I fart.
So please weigh in on the poll you see to the right of this post. Your opinion is (not really) important to me in this matter.
It is my firm belief that Xmas decor should be fun first and foremost. Stacey and I had a Stalemate argument on this topic in Menards on Saturday. I want cheesy fun stuff, she wants simple and tasteful. My kids don't want simple and tasteful. They eat yogurt with their hands. They don't care if their shirts match their pants (neither do I incidentally), comfort is the key.
It all started in my Mom's living room almost 2 decades ago with the silver and gold Xmas tree. Sorry Mom, but this is important stuff. It's been downhill in the Xmas cheer department ever since this atrocity appeared in the living room. All the fun handmade in school ornaments and the souvenier vacation ornaments were banned to the "other" tree like a 2am booty call. As if to say, "I still want you around, but at my convenience, oh and I don't want anyone to know about you either, so don't ever just drop by without calling first." Only oranments of silver and gold are allowed to adorn this tree. Oh and presents wrapped in anything but faux precious metals will be bannished as well, so friends and relatives, if you want your gifts to adorn the big stage, you must comply with this motif. Where's the fun in that? Where's the tradition? What's next, Pizza for Xmas dinner? (Nevermind that I don't think I've been to a church since my wedding, other than other weddings or funerals, that's not important here.)
For me, it's all about the kids. I want them to laugh and smile at the lights when we get home at night. And I'm one of them, I'll admit. I like snowmen and Santa's and I still giggle when I fart.
So please weigh in on the poll you see to the right of this post. Your opinion is (not really) important to me in this matter.
8 comments:
To be fair, you better put up her argument for the defense.
I'm a little scared to vote, for fear of Stacey finding out which one I picked.
I'll vote after 3 or 4 Makers.
Thank you Jason for your hesitant support. I have a few points that Noel conveniently left out.
I cannot condone the purchase of lights that will require the unnecessary use of electricity. The house is lit like Noel on a Saturday night and that is enough use of resources. I tried to compromise with solar yard stakes and they just happened to be somewhat attractive. Oh by the way, we also have a 3 foot snoopy that is cute and cheesy in front of the house and he has a bell that moves. Enough already...
Clary, you are officially on probationary friend status. If there's not a man rule against what you have just done to me, there should be. If I had my dart gun that I shot you with in 1994, I would shoot you with it again.
Wife, your electricity argument is weak. It is merely a cover-up to justify your disdain for all things fun. You and Clary should know better than to push my buttons.
I was only trying to protect myself.
It was actually a cover, and you don't realize it, but I was actually helping you! Now, when YOUR choice WINS, you can officially say that she got in her two cents and still lost. Before that, even if you won, no cheese.
BTW, don't let The Wife see this, I'm sure she will want to borrow the dart gun. Her going green with the argument was stupendous. It was her only chance to stay in the game.
Do I dare respond to this feud after the railing I got from Stace the other night after not calling for a month?!?! Nevermind the six month span I did not get a single call back from her...OK, enough of that.
I must say - Menards sells a WIDE variety of LCD lights that take up to 90% less energy than traditional lights. Trust me - I have heard all about the wonderful products you can buy at your local Menards. We briefly considered purchasing the gadget that makes your lights flash to the music...I better not give you any ideas...
But on the other hand, Mr. Menard has decided to forego any outside Christmas decor this year. I am not arguing about it. He just needs to know that the inside of the house will look like it threw up Christmas starting this weekend and he will be helping...
Good luck Noel :)
hugs - Betty
Thanks for having my back Betty!
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