My mother broke her leg a few weeks ago, and has been staying at home while she heals up. She is a women that normally works a 50-60 hour week, and generally keeps herself pretty busy–her having to stay at home (under doctor’s orders) is driving her stir crazy. So, she’s been coming up with different projects that she’s put off for years to do (cleaning out files, putting together photo albums)… but I think she’s run out of things to do, because I came home last night to a little surprise.
She has pulled out several boxes of Christmas decorations and has started to decorate the living room & dining room. My lovely French Provencial dining room table set-up has been turned into a Winter Wonderland. Little fuzzy holiday teddy bears are tucked into corners. Regular dropcloths have been replaced by red & green tablecloths. I haven’t even put together my Thanksgiving menu yet!
I know I shouldn’t be too harsh on her; she has been suffering on all levels since she broke her leg. But Christmas Decorations?
I can’t stand Christmas decorations.