Solstice Joy Be Upon You

I am a contented little ball of Christmas cheer today. I feel healthier than I have for most of December, I am relaxed at work instead of charging around like a lunatic (as with previous Xmasses) and we are so organised at home that we have literally nothing to do as far as buying or wrapping presents. The house is decorated in a full-on festive manner, everything is prepped and ready for our little jaunt away (which will go ahead regardless of anything that gets decided by the government! Sorry to sound uncommitted to the pandemic cause, but we’re all vaccinated and all being careful, and we’ve made the decision as a family group NOT to avoid each other. The risks outweigh the alternatives, we feel) and Mathew is being suitably wound up – by me – to get him as hyper as possible now he is starting to understand the concept of Santa!
His birthday, yesterday, was wonderful, by the way. We had planned a little party at a soft-play area, but with things being as they are, and with the soft-play area being so enclosed and unventilated, we took the decision to cancel that, much to the relief of all other parents concerned, I think. Instead we had a great day at home, making an absolute fuss of him, making sure he understood that he was the centre of attention, and why, and generally enjoying the joys of a joyous family day together.

Let me update you on advent calendar pictures…
I think you’ve missed out on a sprig of holly, a pine tree, a reindeer from the neck up, a cracker, an elf, a Xmas card and an angel.
Only 3 more windows to go!!! (as mine is a traditional one and ends on Christmas Eve, as all the best advent calendars should).

RC 21-12-21