Christmas tree adventures

This last weekend we put up our Christmas tree. This is quite an adventure to do with a 2 1/2 year old. Amelia is so enthusiastic about the tree, it's hard not to catch her joy yourself. With nothing but the lights on she exclaimed "OH! LOOK at our BEAUTIFUL TREE!!!!" Then I brought out the box of ornaments and we were off... before I could even turn to get another one, she was there rifling through the box for the next one she wanted to put up. Now each day, we have to turn the lights on and she rearranges the ornaments. This morning was a hoot... You'll see a snowman sitting next to the tree. Well you see, he is electric and lights up, has glass parts to him...Amelia and I talked a lot about "Not touching Snowman, as he is breakable and is just a decoration to LOOK at." Well this morning, I heard her running around and I asked her what she was doing and she said that "Snowman needs to take a rest." She was carrying a blanket and all. Not even thinking it was THE snowman we talked about, as there are many other snowman toys that are around for her enjoyment I said to her "Oh, that is nice of you to get him a blanket." Shortly there after I walk into the living room and there is THE snowman laying on the floor, his fiber optic lights blinking away with his head on a pillow completely snuggled in under the blanket she was after. I had to smile and cover my laughs as he looked so comfortable and well rested, Blink Blink Blink, however, we did have to reiterate the importance of "somethings are meant to be looked at only." I pointed her in the direction of the appropriate snowmen that she could play with :) What a joy she is! She is so creative...