A star for the tree

We used to have a star to go on top of our tree. We've actually had several over the years, but they broke. For the past couple of years we've been starless as I sporadically searched for a star that was elegant and durable. I was tired of Walmart stars which only lasted a year or two. The kids were happy with them, but I wasn't. However I did not feel like buying a star was an important quest, we managed to have Christmas without it.

This evening we hauled out our Christmas tree and assembled it. I hadn't really planned to tackle it today. I was content to wait until the kids felt like putting it up without my help, but we needed a family home evening activity and the project seemed tailor made. During the branch fluffing and assembly, Gleek commented about the lack of a star. I reminded her that we were currently starless. "I'll make one!" she announced. Then she dashed off to the kitchen. The boys and I were too busy strewing lights on the tree to notice her absence much. She returned, triumphant with a star of colored crayon on copy paper. As soon as we had all the lights in place, I clipped up her star.

Considering the level of Nintendo love around here, I shouldn't be surprised that her star looks like it is just waiting for Mario to ascend the tree and hold it up with a triumphant trill of music. I even like the fact that it is held in place by a couple of the document clips that I use when shipping books. I think it is one of the best stars we have ever had and seeing it smile down on all of us is going to make me happy all month long.

Mirrored from onecobble.com.