Twinkle Lights & Tickle Fights

On Friday night I stopped at Target on my way home to buy dog food. Just dog food. I strolled through the many aisles dedicated to the holiday season, filled with candy and wreaths and wrapping paper and food and Santa hats. When I rounded the corner with my cart, I squealed upon seeing all the artificial Christmas trees for sale, complete with a wide selection of ornaments arranged by color scheme.

As much as all the perfectly shiny color-coordinated ornaments excited me, I hesitated–it is mid-November. Until I saw two other girls my age staring lustfully at the ornaments too.

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