This is supposed to be funny since just about everything you buy at IKEA has to be put together, why not a Christmas tree? This year we're putting together the proverbial IKEA tree. I bought the tree from Amazon at the end of last Christmas season. The price was excellent and I was pleased with myself for getting such a bargain.
The tree has sat in an unopened box for the last eleven months. It was out of the way and I did not even think about it. Outta sight--outta mind. BUT, 3 days ago we decided put our Christmas tree up early so we could enjoy it longer--and that's when I figured out it was an IKEA tree. Everything had to be put together in just the right order. There are 7 parts and a booklet that almost gives complete directions.
The first challenge was the base. I needed to make the base look like a plus sign and then align 3 holes so some screws could be installed. The first 2 screws went in as directed--but it was a major effort to get the third screw in place. Were there going to be more surprises?
The base solved, we moved right along to the
3 layers to the tree. The layers have a definite order from wider to narrower. The tricky part is the lights. Each layer of greenery has an analogous layer of lights and they need to be connected in the right order. Needless to say we connected them wrong with a layer of multi-colored lights, a layer with white lights and a layer with no lights. After much re-connecting, I got a consistent display where all the lights are white. I wanted multi-colored lights, but I took all white lights as a win.
Next came the ornaments. I love my ornaments. I've been collecting them for over half a century and everyone has a special meaning. My ornaments are from friends, family and students. I remember who gave me the ornament and my heart fills with joy. It's a fun day to decorate the tree. The angel is the oldest as she graced the top of my very first Christmas tree as an adult and has had that honor ever since.
Our IKEA tree did come together. While it might not be perfect, it's really pretty. For the next few days we'll decorate the house. Christmas spirit will warm the house and get us ready for the holiday season. Remember, we're all in this together."
3 comments:
It’s beautiful! Congrats on still being married at the end of it. I used to own a freakishly huge tree that was truly beautiful, but it was so hard to put up that Abigail got to where she would call the day I would tackle it “The Day of Cussing.” The limbs were on hinges, and when you would lift up a section to put it into the other, the entire thing would flop down on you and engulf you as you’re trying to find the hole. One season I just looked at it and said nope and put the whole thing out on the curb with a sign that said free and works! I still feel bad about whoever was gullible enough to take it.
It is beautiful. I love that it has so many cherished memories.
Very pretty! Enjoy.🎄❤️
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