Well, here we are again at the festive end of the year, facing Christmas. I have spent most of this week trying to tame the crazy that my life seems to be! I have written a gazillion lists and tried – not particularly successfully to get on top of things.

I’m pretty sure I have been to the shops every day on my way home from work, and started a new list as I’m unpacking that days purchases because of all the forgotten things! My kids are getting very uninspired gifts for Christmas which I do feel a little bit bad about, but in the words of Claytie – ‘it is what it is!’ The Squish has got several gifts under the tree, which were purchased and wrapped with the most enthusiasm, so I’m taking that as a win!

I am looking forward to our traditional family feast on Christmas Eve, and my very sensational breakfast on Christmas morning. The boys will head off and spend time with their partners families and my afternoon will be spent at work. Boxing Day will be all kinds of fun with whoever wants to come and hang out at our place… eating, drinking and talking rubbish, but the best kind of fun!

I hope whatever the day looks like for you, that there are some fun filled moments with people that bring joy to your world, plenty of good food and drinks and a whole lot of happy memories created. If you’re missing special people this year, I wish for you that their memories make you smile and the fun stories about them make you laugh.

From my family to yours, thank you so much for being part of our world and sharing the chaos that this all is with us. Wishing you all a happy Merry Christmas xx