Taking Down the Tree

I always hated taking down the Christmas tree and ornaments when I was growing up. I still don't like it, but I don't tell that to Peder. He was fine with taking down the decorations and even helped a little bit. Most of the ornaments in this little box were made by my grandmother. Peder commented that he wants to learn how to make beaded ornaments too. Mom, can you help with this one??

We took down the tree while Caroline was napping, of course. I wondered if she would even notice that the tree was gone, but she just looked at the dining room table with all of the Christmas decor we hadn't put away yet. She's always into something. I do think the one thing she will miss is the Polar Express talking Santa that was given to Peder a few years ago. Peder was actually scared of it when we received it. This year, Caroline started calling the Santa "Happy!" Whenever we saw a picture of Santa somewhere, she would exclaim "Happy!" and we would respond, "Yes, Caroline, it's 'Happy'." I guess he does look happy.