Our most recent battle was our annual Christmas tree decorating contest. For the past few years, Micah and I have been splitting the tree in half and decorating our own side, only to have it judged to see who wins. Micah took home this win last year (what a joke, since he used the decorations I found in the attic), but I was NOT going to let the punk win this year. So I had a perfect plan up my sleeve. The theme this year was “Around The House”, which meant that everything except the lights had to be found around the house…with absolutely NO USE of Christmas decorations! I knew I had him on this one, since I am definitely the creative thinker in this relationship.
I teamed up with Skilly, and I was surprisingly happy with my partner’s ability to create, think outside of the box….but most of all to trash talk! I think she is right up there with Muhammad Ali when it comes to badgering our opponents, and making them regret their decision for entering the competition. Micah was with Calin, who literally turned out to be his own personal sweat shop. She basically cut out and taped lame paper chain for two hours straight. BORING! Their tree ended up looking like a tree that a paper monster had thrown up on. Ours, on the other hand, was a glittery gold/snowy day with snowballs masterpiece! It was honestly a piece of art. There was absolutely NO question of who the clear winner was.
We went up, had dinner, came back down to present our sides to the judges. Skilly and I had worked up a thought-provoking, glorious and moving presentation. We presented first, and the judges faces were covered nostalgia and smiles. Skilly and I gave each other a secret high five, trying not to appear too excited to go 2-0 against the others. To save their embarrassment, I told them they didn’t even have to present if they didn’t want to. They said they did, but to give them a few minutes to set up. (Give me a break….we didn’t need a few extra minutes!) Then….like clockwork, Micah brought out his one saving grace. (But let me mention that it is ANYTHING but original!) They set up a piece of white cardboard that was decorated like a present on the side of their tree. They set up the projector (I told you it wasn’t original….but Micah fought it with, “but it was ‘around the house”) and showed The Polar Express on the side of their tree. They passed out hot chocolate and popcorn….and their entire presentation was, “Enjoy the show.” What a joke!
Don’t ask me how, but it ended up in a tie. Because we wouldn’t accept a stupid tie, they ended up giving the win to the jokesters. I am convinced it is because Micah has my mom’s name for Christmas this year, and she wants something extra good. Now our whole competition is in a tie….I guess in honor of the Christmas Spirit…I won’t contest the verdict.
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