Christmas tree

Today we drove to Makara to get our Christmas tree. We managed to find a suitable one that we could squish into the boot of our car. The photos show the final result, and Brendon putting the angel on the top of the tree.

The children enjoyed the decorating process (and running around with the lengths of tinsel). I've also now put our Christmas cards on our official Christmas card string (which runs above our couch) rather than putting them on top of our television cabinet. We seem to be getting a couple each day now, which is very exciting! The last of our lot should be sent out tomorrow.

On the pox front - I don't think Isabelle has had chicken pox, on the grounds that the spots are barely itchy now and are receding rather than blistering or crusting over. I suspect insect bites plus mysterious viral rash is the most likely option.

And an update to "Project Clean Room" - tonight Isabelle earnt her second reward (which means she has kept her room clean for over a week). Very promising! Given its (eventual) success, I'm considering a sticker chart for myself - maybe rewards for sweeping the floor and cleaning the bathroom would be a good start!