My house is decorated because of my mom. She is the decorator and she is really good at it. Her friends will often call her for advice on what to do in this room or what would look good here on this wall? I keep telling her that she need to change careers and become an interior designer but she is content just helping people when they ask.
My mom is one of those people who changes the decor in their homes based on the holiday or season. Now it is not to the extreme but tastefully done. It is a change in a table cloth here and an addition of a knick knack there. I really like it. And it kind of makes sense because since you only see these things for a few months at a time, you never get sick of anything.
I have always wanted to be like this. But sadly, I am not. The decorator gene did not get passed down to me. But that doesn't mean I am not going to try, for the kids sake because they deserve, make that want, cool decorations for the holidays.
So that is why, when I saw this guy in the store I just had to take him home. I know its not much but its just a little something to make the house more festive.
Yeah, I know. I really need my mom's help. I think so too but the kids, especially Jake, loved it.
When he first saw it on the table, he ran screeching with glee, "Happy Eagle! Happy Eagle!" Yeah, I know he is a little confused on the name but he was just so infatuated with it. Well, just watch and see.I am pretty sure that if I had not told Jake that 'Happy Eagle' needed a 'nap', it would still be in his hands crushed to an unrecognizable mush.
But you know what, that would have been fine with me because his joy and the joy of the other kids made the $3.50 that I spent more than worth it. And for their joy and giggles, I am truly thankful.
This post has been part of Writer's Workshop.
I know its not a Thanksgiving poem like the prompt asks for
but it is about something for which I am Thankful.
26 comments:
That was so dang cute!!!! My mom is the same way, her house is adorable and she comes to mine and has to work her magic!!
Phew! I thought all y'all Americans did that magic 'decorating for the season' thing. I try every so often but given we still have this year's easter figurines on teh living room shelves I think I fail at that particular home maker skill.
Happy Eagle Day to you.
How sweet. I love the pictures! Happy Thanksgiving!
I love your family! I hope that they all have a great holiday!!
Love it! Hope you have a good Eagle Day :)
Adorable!
I'll be making your turkey recipe today. Last year's turkey turned out so well, I'm sticking with it! Thanks for sharing your gourmet prowess :)
Great post it really makes us want to be there! Mom says "thanks for the kind words.
Those are the best kinds of decorations! Decorations that the kids just love : ) You are a great Mom! I don't even have one fake eagle in our house...
Yes, you need help.
=)
But this was stinkin adorable!!!
Stopping over from SITS. I like to visit the person on roll call before me. Happy Thanksgiving. Hop over for a visit some time.
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Ooooh! They are sooo cute!!! Happy Eagle! That is just great. Thanks for sharing. Happy Thanksgiving
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I love Happy Eagle!
Oh dear.
I just ran out and grabbed the 1 month old pumpkin off the front stoop and slapped it on the table. Decorating complete!
Great Eagle. Have a fabulous day.
I also missed the decorating gene. At you least have a talented mom to help.
Very cute story. Happy Eagle day to you all.
H definitely seems to be loving that "Eagle" - and it's a steal at $#.50 for some treasured memories for sure!
That's just adorable!! Happy Eagle to you too! lol
I'm no decorator either. I have started buying more holiday stuff, though. Something about being a mama, I guess. That was $3.50 well spent, I would say.
That is so cute! My aunt has that amazing decorating gene that I wish I had too. Happy Thanksgiving!
LOL! That was too cute.
I wish I had a decorating gene too.
What precious children you have. I went to the funeral of a beautiful little 2 year old boy today. He tragically drowned in a pool last week at his new home in South Africa. His parents had to fly home for this funeral and to grieve with the family.
Treasure your little ones to the fullest!
I can totally relate to your decorating style...I lack the gene too. But looks like the 3.50 you spent on the "happy eagle" was well worth it.
I am the same way, I so suck at decorating, that's my mom's job! But that Eagle is awesome! Wish I would have thought of that!
Happy Eagle Day!
Oh, that is soooo cute.
Oh how cute! It's amazing how it just takes little things like that to make kids happy.
(ps I bet you can guess that I am a "decorator"? I change my stuff with the holidays as well. LOVE that the house is always festive.)
Happy Belated Eagle to you friend!!!
I have an idea, could he be calling it a "Harpy Eagle". The reason I ask is that on Diego (or one of the books we have at home) they talk about harpy eagles. Now Aidan thinks every seagull is a harpy eagle!!
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