a little more decorating
our Christmas tree
we have our main Christmas tree in our sitting room. Each year, we buy this from our local bush fire brigade and the money goes towards buying fire fighting equipment.
This year, I really cannot get into the spirit of Christmas, I don't know why. I am leaning towards a very simple Christmas, towards a more earth based celebration.
we put the tree up and I got the lights out and put them on. To me, that was enough. It looked perfect. Until I voiced those words. Cries from the gallery, that I call my family; 'mum! you can't JUST have lights' ~ 'oh we have to have all our special ornies on the tree' ~ and on and on it went - so I trudged out to the store room, dragged the million or so boxes in~ full of ornaments. But my heart is not in it.
AND! I would like to know where everyone is? while I decorate? sitting by my lonesome ? ?
So I fume, rant and rave until I explode. then they are scared! Yep!
'can we help?' ~ 'is there any thing we can do?'
I burst into tears. WELCOME TO MY CHRISTMAS.
Is it worth it?
anyhow - no more from miss Robyn bah humbug. . . . . I am really wanting to share my Christmas home.
this ornament , above, was made by my son in kindergarten - it was the first handmade ornament I had ever received as a mother and I treasure it. It has to be my favourite. 
the nativity scene was made by Sophie at her art class - I use a small piece of vintage lace to sit it on
and this is Mr plum pudding - made by Sophie when she was at pre- school.Labels: Christmas 2006, my Christmas journey
posted by Miss Robyn | 6:22 am
13 Comments:
I know how you feel. Not in the mood myself. Remember Life Lesson #40 from my blog.
Oh Robyn, I know exactly what you mean. I struggle with this every year. You know, for the solstice it's really about the light returning so I think your instincts on being happy about the lights shows how in tune you are with the solstice.
Thank you so much for your comments, I am so happy that we have met and are friends. I wish you the brightest and loveliest holiday ever. I hope your personal light shines brither than ever.
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Wonder of wonders, it worked at last! Like you, I'm not really in a Christmasy mood this year. But my daughter arrived today, so she'll help. Your handmade ornaments are so lovely - cherished memories. Thanks for sharing. xo
thank you for sharing your thoughts and christmas tree and ornaments. i can SO relate, as this has been my mood for several years now, simple, simple, simple...but the kids always want the glitz and *trappings* of the season. this year we're celebrating at my daughters so we're not putting up a tree or decorating or doing the baking spree, low stress. the ornaments and nativity made by your children are precious. i appreciate your comment on my blog; i hope your swollen glands go away, soon! and that you feel full of life's energy again. i'm praying that for myself and all others as well.
xox
sounds like a normal christmas at my place. I look forward to christmas then when it comes to decorating my hearts just not in it. My kids are the same! :(
I'm glad you put some ornies on the tree Robyn, sometimes we have to push ourselves a little and the spirit follows. The things your children made are precious and what a great Mum you are to still have them and treasure them as you so obviously do.
I would mind the melt down, it wouldn't be Christmas without the highs and lows..!
xo
A lot of people don't have the "spirit" we're supposed to get into. Remember how I felt suddenly blah a few days ago. I mean, it's coming up to winter solstice, a dark time (good dark, not bad dark) of the year, the longest night, and those who are in touch with themselves and the earth's cycles know it's time to flow with it, rest, burrow in under the covers with a cup of hot chocolate! Or a martini!!!! But the world imposes this artificial light and festivity. I think we shouldn't force it, we should honor the earth's energies. Things lighten up after the solstice...
xoxo
I love all those precious items that your children have made. They are the things that really make Christmas.
Yeah, I haven't been feeling the vibe much either. So I'm being proactive and making myself get in the mood - shopping, wrapping gifts, going to see decorated houses, etc. It's starting to work. I think that since my parents got divorced Christmas has become a bit of a downer - having to spread yourself thin and try and make everyone happy. This year I've refused to do it but feel a little guilt ridden - you never win huh?
Anyway, let's get positive!!!! I think I'm going to go wrap some more gifts now so that I feel a bit cheerier!
Love your childrens decorations - it must be lovely to fish them out every year and connect them with the memories.
Love your tree and the handmade decorations made by your children when they were younger are just so precious. Those are the best aren't they!! I know how you're feeling...my family expects the same thing from me year after year, going all out with the Christmas preparations and yet I get no help whatsoever!! I'm finding it harder as I get older. xoxox
I love Mr. Plum Pudding ~ Your tree looks great!
I wrote a very vitriolic piece on Patra's Other Place about my feelings for Christmas this year, and not one person has commented! Perhaps I went too far...glad I'm not the only one to feel this way, though. Didn't stop me sending you a slice of my Christmas cake last Friday. Hopefully it will reach you before next weekend. Are we still going to chat over a cuppa and cake?
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