Take two parents, three children + partners, and two under 5s; mix thoroughly and enjoy!
Normally, I'd steer clear of "newsy news", but these last few days have been so poignant, I feel the need to say something. From midnight mass to the opening of simple presents given and received with pleasure on Boxing Day, it's been... complicated! On so many levels, it's such a normal, wonderful Christmas; as any have been in the past, but in other ways so different, so complicated. Simple joyful moments have had me in tears, while others have passed almost unnoticed until later.
Today will be the first time everyone will be here, from 3 to 87, so I am particularly pleased with my special present of a couple of extra steroids!
Presents... Last year was so focused on one huge present... Saun the stent. How different this year, with 10s of little gifts, equally carefully chosen by the giver for the receiver... and not a single one costing a fortune and none needing a battery, just care in its selection.
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