My wife cooks a hell of a bird. We usually have her parents over and a couple of other guests.
This year i decided to have a little fun. Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the christmas season and that is my wifes favorite thing in the world. Its not about the presents, but it is about the decorations, the festivities... the cheer if you will. She is like a Grizzwold with the level of christmas decorations she likes to put up.
Last year i was in a walgreens just after christmas. they had their decorations at 70% off. i saw a 4' artificial tree marked down to $6. i bought it thinking she would do something with it next year. I saw her putting up a few early christmas decorations in the house and i saw this little tree. I open the box and begin assembly.
She asks what are i'm doing. I put on my most pathetic voice and say 'Honey.. I'm sorry. We had a really rough year this year. This little fake tree is what we have to use. We just cant afford a tree this year'.
Every time she goes in the living room, she sighs at the little shitty tree that couldn't. Her parents are aware of this little joke and have promised not to offer to buy us a tree. I'll come home with a nice tree in a week or so, but for now- this is my holiday fun.
