Most wonderful time, etc..

Happy Advent Day!
I have a Transformers calendar this year. I also have a Barbie one that I bought Philippa, only to be accused of sabotaging her pre-Christmas diet. So today I opened two doors, and got chocolate interpretations of ‘Bumblebee’ and a tiara.
I can’t decide what to get Philippa for Christmas. I’d like to get something from work so I can use my discount card, but that feels a bit unromantic. She tells me my present is ‘already bought, wrapped and hidden.’ Bloody women and their forward planning and their love of shopping. Maybe I’ll buy her a life. (If you’re reading this, darling, I’m kidding…)
I’m in charge of food shopping this year. I’m gradually ferreting away ‘damaged goods’ from the warehouse at work. So far I’ve brought home a 12-pack of Stella with only 10 cans in, a large box of broken chocolate biscuits, and a frozen ham that (in my opinion) was far too bruised to be sold.

I love December
But don’t want to write haiku
So I’m going now

RC 1-12-11