Saturday was prep day, unfortunately I woke with a painful neck and Daughter was coughing so she didn't come round with O, so my hero Hubby did lots of prep too.
Sadly on Christmas day both M and Daughter couldn't come, M was getting over this awful flu like bug that's doing the rounds this winter and Daughter had a dreadful cough so wouldn't come in case it was something brewing and she had germs she didn't dare share. So eight of us here. Dinner all went to plan. Both dogs got on well together which meant we all relaxed and enjoyed the day.
After our main course I plated and packed for E and boyfriendC to deliver two 3-course Christmas dinners with serviettes and crackers to Daughter and M, this gave us a needed gap before dessert.
I received lots of lovely gifts, including these beautiful macrame stars that E made. They are now proudly hung on the tree.
We all joined in when E and O suggested we play some games. This one is shown on the TV and we all have to interact with it using our mobile phones. There was no real skill and it caused lots of laughter.
Boxing day and just the two of us. It included clearing up, cleaning up, sorting leftovers and watching TV.
Boxing day and just the two of us. It included clearing up, cleaning up, sorting leftovers and watching TV.
27th has always been traditionally our family day, as it was my dad's birthday. It used to bring together my siblings, my children and partners and their children, nieces, nephews and their spouses/ partners and their children, potentially about 35-40ish people! We couldn't do it through the pandemic of course and together with those that now can't travel the distance and those that were unwell and not wanting to spread germs this year's was relatively small, but still lovely (just 14). NephewE's detour to the Jewish bakery&deli on the way was perfect. I was paying so told him to buy loads, he did, and the leftovers made a bag for Daughter and a bag for Son (consolation for being unable to come) and some in the freezer for me too! Nobody took any pics as we were having fun noisily chatting away.
Now we're clearing up again hahaha!
Wednesday night just four of us out to eat. Glad we managed it as friendM has two trips planned for January so we may only get one more Wednesday meet up before February! We do, however, now have a Spain holiday booked for the six of us in April to look forward to.
Hubby and I have both really enjoyed the new BBC series The Traitors, although Hubby does find all the long debates tiresome. I think Claudia Winkleman has been the perfect host.
Biggest challenge this week is making meals out of all the leftovers, plus I had to add quite a bit more to the freezer after I bought our new years eve meal which came in about 10 boxes!
So from this final post of 2022 all that's left to do is pass on my very best wishes for the year ahead and may it be happy and healthy for you all. xx
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