TWENTY-FIVE...

That's the number of storage boxes it takes to store our Christmas decorations!!! 


Today I begin to store away all the holiday decorations...and I am starting to hyperventilate!!! There is too much stuff!!!

Each year I keep planning to cut back on what I do...and I truly have...But there is a part of me that "sees" ideas and wants to implement them...hence, more stuff!!! (Actually, this year I only purchased a few ornaments, a pair of gloves, some ribbon and plain brown paper. Not too bad...)

Then, the GROWN boys (and girls) insist that I use their favorite decorations and stockings. ("It's tradition", they say.) And of course that means all the Santas, Nutcrackers, Snowpeople, special artwork, etc. have to be on display. 
(I have suggested they take some of the items to their homes, but they refuse..."It belongs in your house, Mom.")

And where are these boys (and girls) when it's time to dismantle the HUGE (12 ft) tree (another tradition they insist upon...well I do like it, too.). Even MacDaddy is usually traveling somewhere and unavailable to help. (I'm beginning to think he plans his trips so he doesn't have to help...)

Maybe this year, I'll just cut the branches off the tree and leave it in the stand...in the corner...and make it a sign...or a 


BOTTLE TREE. 

I bet the guys would help carry it out, then....


So off I go to gather all the storage boxes...and maybe purchase a couple more...

HOW MANY STORAGE CONTAINERS DO YOU HAVE FOR YOUR HOLIDAY DECORATIONS?