We had a good ol time getting things ready for Christmas. But let me tell ya, the best time of the year is the day after.
The day after generally consists of getting up early as if it were Black Friday and going shopping. This year was no different. Well with one exception, I was the only one going shopping.
I needed a new Christmast tree and I’ve had my eye on over at the behemith store, Walmart. It wasn’t extravagant or anything, just a pre-lit 6.5 foot colorada pine. It was normally $38, but in this economy, if you can save some money you probably should.
So I got up at the crack of dawn to get there when they open, expecting a huge line. I was a little disappointed. I guess the weather had deterred some folks, but not me. I walked in heading for my tree. Guess what? I got it and about $43 worth of clearance stuff too!
I like saving money. =)
Well the day wasn’t really about me going shopping for my tree. It was about what we did about 930 am. We packed the car with the nieces and nephew and cousin and aunt and headed south for Alabama.
Now if you ever had to travel with family in the same vehicle, you know it can be a challenge at times. Today was no different. We hit McDonalds, we gassed the car up and dispite the snow and ice on the interstate, we drove. What happened in the car? We laughed, we he hawed, they slept, I drove.
The best time we had was in the car. I love my family regardless of all the ups and downs. I’m so glad we have each other.
Getting things together for christmas, traveling, visiting with family, it’s all the best time the day after.