10 Reasons

So...there are some critics out there that feel that the Woods should not have their Christmas tree up yet.  And for those of you that didn't know that we had our tree up until you read that first sentence, don't judge.  Just breathe.  In. Out. In. Out.

Let me explain.  Here is my list of 10 reasons why it's October 31st, and our Christmas tree is twinkling away in the corner of the living room.

1. I like having the twinkling lights on instead of a lamp.  Simple as that.
2.  We live with a 2 year old.  He likes to touch.  EVERYTHING.  This way, we can have plenty of practice learning about looking with our eyes, and not touching with our hands.  You'll thank me later if there were any plans to invite us over this Holiday Season.
3.  We like to give the neighbors something to talk about.
4.  My step kids were here this weekend, which means they help carry things up from the basement, where it is stored.
5. Putting up the Christmas tree brings back some of my favorite memories from when I was a child.  Waiting for dad to climb to the attic, put together the tree, string the lights and then we got to decorate.
6. I have now have a good excuse to sing Christmas Carols.  LOUDLY.
7. When I want to snack at night, I feel bad for eating in front of the angel on the top of the tree.
8. It's dark at 6:00 pm anyway, we might as well pretend it's the dead of winter and we're enjoying ourselves.
9. This gives Dave extra time to be thinking of my Christmas gifts.  It's not like he can forget when he is greeted by the twinkling lights each day.
10. Because I asked, Dave said yes and I wanted to!

There you have it.  That's why we already put up our Christmas tree.