Mixture !

My trend this month seems to be using one-word blog titles, then leaving a space after that word, then putting an exclamation mark. It wasn’t a conscious decision to do it, but I noticed it’s happened a few times so far in December and I think it may become a habit.

Less than 10 days until the Solstice, which cheers me up a bit. I know we won’t notice any difference for a while, but just knowing that the days are getting longer is a psychological lift at a time when the Lights-On-At-4pm routine is really starting to bite me.

Philippa is now a Lady Of Leisure. Officially off on maternity leave until whatever date she decides she’s ready to return to work. Another red letter day reached as we tick off the various landmarks that will result in us being parents.

My advent calendar has disappointed me somewhat this year. Normally I put a lot of thought into it and get something that I know will delight me, but I was so distracted by Pregnancy Stuff and My Complete Lack Of Festive Feeling In Late Nov that I forgot to plan ahead, and ended up just grabbing a Cadbury’s Heroes one off the shelf at work. I like the choccies, but there’s no picture behind the door, so it just doesn’t feel right.

We have a very simple Christmas tree this year, decorated with a combination of purple and white lighting, which I have to say looks amazing. I didn’t go mad with adornments because I might not fancy packing it all away neatly in January, what with us having a little Sproglet in the house by then. Forward thinking or humbuggery? I’ll let you decide for yourselves….

RC 12-12-18