Proud of myself, I went to plug in the Christmas tree.  Holding the end of the tree lights in one hand and the end of the extension cord in the other, I went to energize.

One small problem, no actually big.  I held in my hand two female ends.  I had hung the Christmas tree lights upside down.  Unless we wanted to hang the tree from the ceiling, I would need to remove the lights.

Sad and discouraged, I began to walk around the tree.  Loop after loop, I dizzied myself until complete.

Unsteady, but determined, I scaled the ladder and loop after loop replaced the lights.  Now confident in my upcoming success, I plugged in the lights and PRESTO!  Light!

Looking back upon the tree, I noticed the lights were unevenly distributed toward the top.  Growing weary, I asked for my wife’s opinion.  Standing beside me, she mustered a sincere voice and said, “It looks good.  Ornaments can cover that.”

Thanks, Mrs. Claus.  I needed that.