I had to put out there what my guy did for me. 
As anyone knows, lm a bit of a control freak. And it's not easy with MS. It's made me worse. Now you can't "tell" him to do anything. Hahaha So l ask him Babe, lts beautiful out, why don't you hang the lights? Babe, why don't l get the lights out. Hint hint Grrrrr hint
Next thing l know, box comes in the mail and we have the "sparkle lights" that go all over the house β‘
Oh Jes, magic. Send us a night time shot
I thought they would look bad because the owner of the place won't paint the house. But it actually looks good. I just need to hang the garland n lights up and wait for the day after Thanksgiving.
Can't wait! We have a rule in our house, no Christmas until my daughter has had her birthday, so we don't normally start decorating until the 15th December
Pictures please? We have so few homes decorated anymore here in Florida
That was sweet of him. We had some warm weather this past week in the suburbs of Chicago, so I took advantage of it and hung my garland with lights around my front door with matching wreath. I placed my other unlit wreaths on the side porch and back doors. Had some of the neighbors comment on how beautiful it looked. I'll wait until after Thanksgiving day to turn them on. I think if you do a little every day or so then it doesn't seem to be so overwhelming.
When does everyone decorate for the holiday?
I usually don't start until the second week of December. The last couple years that I've been feeling so sick and really struggling with depression too, I couldn't find the strength and didn't decorate at all. This year I thought if I started now and do it on the days I felt good, I would feel more in the spirit. I also have a 20 and 16 year old who still need to see that no matter what life deals us, we have to keep on fighting. This also can bring your spirits up.
Judi4 l can truly appreciate how you you feel as l have been there. Where getting out of bed is even impossible. But l think it still has alot to do with my girls that l still do the tree the day after Thanksgiving. Even though they arnt home. But then lm ready to take it down the day after Christmas hahaha.
Well said, Judi4. π
Hi, jesmcd2, I start as soon as my son & my caregiver (both male) are here at the same time. Could be any time, even as early as 11/15. Takes two to put up my nine-foot pre-lit artificial tree. Love it! I'm confined to a power chair, so I can't even get close to the tree safely . . . for both me and the tree - lol. Always enjoy turning it on at night and looking at the beautiful ornaments I've gathered through the years and during my travels in US, Canada, France and Germany. The ornaments I've made since before my oldest son was born in 1969 trigger marvelous memories.
Bea
beadowns sounds absolutely beautiful and tall! 9ft? Wow that would be difficult to put up even for 1 person l think. I really wanted a new tree this yr but it's not in the budget so maybe next yr. I love looking at all the ornaments that the girls have made through out the yrs. Then of course my angle at the top, that just brings my grandma closer to me. β‘ l miss her.
Hopefully they come soon for you Bea. and send us a picture.
Jes, wish I could send pics, but I don't know how. I have a desktop computer and a SLR camera, not an iPad, iPhone, etc.! Not tech savvy at all. Thanks for the kind words.
Bea
Hi beadowns have your son do it for you. lm not that tech savvy either. I have this phone only because of the alarms and the Copaxone app to remind me to take my shot. Otherwise l will forget.
Well, jesmcd2, it's 1:00 p.m. Thanksgiving, I bought a 13 lb. turkey he needs to prepare, & I called him, left a msg.!, & he's still not downstairs. Grr! Think I could get a technical chore out of him? Think not, I'm afraid. After all, he's 47, employed part time & lives in my home for free. Where did his late father & I go wrong? Sorry, but it's not easy for me to be very thankful today. Not looking for sympathy, but understanding.
Bea
Since you don't want sympathy, I won't dish it out, Bea. But I do understand. My adult sons have disappointed me from time to time. I do hope he appears soon and you get your turkey cooked. And because I can't help it, can I at least say "I'm sorry?" Because I truly am. Dawn
Aww beadowns lm so sorry that l didn't get this yesterday. I would have given him a call for you. And would have given him a what's up :/ Very nicely of course. But he would have gotten the point.
I pray that he finally showed up to help you. As they say "Better late than never" ?
Please let me know, as l might be making that call for you still
No sympathy here, as l do completely understand where you're coming from. Hang in there, you know where he sleeps. (Evil laugh)
I truly hope you're day got better β‘
Love the hint hint! Those work really well with my better half. Not so much with me, I need solid requests and direction. LoL. Happy Holidays!! βοΈ
lauranell2u you do what you have to. Before you get right in there face and say will you just do it already lm like you tho solid requests, directions, lists, times, dates, l need to know all this stuff so l can plan it all. Drives me and everyone else nuts.
oh yes, lists!! I request those as well, if you don't write it down, I don't remember even if I say "oh I'll remember that"...the brain erasure hits by the time I've closed the door. Out of site, out of mind. Don't have to worry about me telling lies for sure, I wouldn't be able to keep it together. LoL
I hear that lauranell2u no matter how hard l try to remember you can forget it. My bf asks me all the time " you can't remember that?" My response is " have you not met me yet"
Are they still out? 
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