Artificial

We finally made the decision to invest in an artificial, pre-lit tree. After looking at them every week at Costco, and wrestling with the 'shift' from a fresh tree to 'fake' (reasons include: less worry of risk of fire; initial expense is a lot but then we're done for years to come; much easier to put up - no more wrestling with lights for J., etc.), we trekked to Costco this morning to get one. And wouldn't you know - they were out. Completely, totally out. Not a single tree in sight. Bummer! We even called the two other stores near us - and they were sold out also. So next year, we will buy earlier - they have the trees well before Thanksgiving and we won't wait so long next time.

So now, we'll be trying to find a 2 hour window of time that we're all free to go pick out a tree. Hopefully get that done tomorrow if at all possible. It's pretty hard to schedule all four of us together at the same time these days - but we'll have to try to figure it out.

We got a lot of Christmas shopping done today. J. is setting up the wrapping table in the bedroom so I can get started on that.

Tomorrow is more of the same. Hoping for a little sun. It's been overcast, cold and 'foggy' all day today. I am OK with cloud cover - but am already wishing for some sun. Just a peek of sun would be nice.