New Tradition - Christmas Tree

"Oh my goodness, it's almost Christmas!" - Laura

I may have just landed on a new family tradition - cutting down our own Christmas tree. Mom and I found a nice tree nursery less than 15 minutes away.

On Sunday, we met Papa George at Revak Nursery in Elko. While Mom and I looked for a tree, Laura took her sweet time walking and chit-chatting with Papa. With a sea of trees to choose from, we found a perfect one within 15 minutes. Laura said, "It's beauuuuutiful!"

I hope this will be a fun family activity for years to come.

Laura picking up sticks. Why? "Because I do that." 

Someone doesn't want her picture taken.

Here is our freshly cut tree. Now it's time to drag it quarter of a mile. 

A cute Laura and Mom Snowman posing for a picture.

Mom's Great Ideas

Lately I have been full of great ideas, according to Laura.
Practically anything I suggest has been met with, "Sure mom, that sounds like a good idea!" I'm smart enough to know I have a good thing going here, and that it's only a matter of time before my every suggestion will be met with the "you're so dumb" eye roll.

Tonight dad was trying to give Laura a suggestion of his own, and she was not quite as receptive. Her response? "No dad, that's not a very good plan."

Oh, Laura.

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Laura has clearly defined a pecking order of authority and voice of reason in this house. Of course, Mom is at the top. Sadly, I fear "plug" has passed me in the ranking.

My suggestion to Laura was that I would read her bedtime story on the floor in her old room (instead of in her big girl bed). She started walking out the door and turned and said in a polite, matter-of-fact voice, "No dad, that's not a very good plan." It's hard to describe in words why this is noteworthy. Just have to be here, I guess.