'Tis the Season

I'm officially in the Christmas spirit.

Yesterday Kevin helped me put up the Christmas tree (I've never had help doing that before...it sure makes it go a lot faster!) and I think he has cleverly devised a way to affix the garland around the front door with the use of...are you ready for this? Magnets! Now we just have to find some suitable magnets.

I spent the duration of the Razorback game sitting in the living room floor wrapping presents. I have most of them done now. Just about 4 left to wrap, two of which haven't come in yet and two of which I kind of forgot about until I was done wrapping the others. When Kevin looked under the tree, he said something like, "Sweet Crap. This looks like a Christmas tree that belongs to a whole family." Yes. It. Does. I am definitely lobbying for the drawing of names next year. I'm always afraid that makes me seem like a miser, but it's so out of hand.

I've spent this afternoon doing Christmas Cards. I need a couple of people's addresses. Mary, please send me yours. I also need Laura's if anyone has it.

Here's my latest book recommendation. Falling Leaves: The Memoir of an Unwanted Chinese Daughter by Adeline Yen Mah. If you ever want to feel better about your own family, read this book. I learned quite a bit about Chinese history and how different historical events impacted individuals living in China at the time. I learned a few interesting things about Chinese culture too. Anyway, it's a very good book. Arthur is going to read it next, but I'll lend it to anyone who wants to read it after he's done.