Today is the most family orientated day of the year, where extended families get together and eat 3 days worth of food and drink in one sitting.
My eldest brother sadly decided to stay in London today, but my other brother joined us to make it 3 for goose.
I opened my stocking in my bed to find it filled mostly with pants, socks and chocolate.
Ma went to church shortly after breakfast, and I cracked on with making the pudding and sorting out timings of everything so we could eat at 3.
Ma was delighted when R showed up as a 'surprise' and even started crying.... We put the goose in the oven, popped the champagne and unwrapped our presents.
I got everything i asked for - new slippers, a textbook, my lovely Longchamp handbag, the new David Baldacci book and the Men in Black trilogy. However, Ma has decided to give me 3 pairs of gloves, 2 hats and a scarf.. not all my cup of tea, so exchanges might have to be made!
Managed to eat just after 3, although having basically a galley kitchen in our kitchen diner, means that 3 people is too many to all be doing something..
We are now on post dinner downtime - R and I have started my new puzzle, however he is now falling asleep on the floor, and Ma is getting over excited about the cats that have just been delivered for us to look after for the next 10 days.
Its not all joyful though. I feel a slight emptiness, and I know what it is, and I cant rectify it. That saddens me, as I so wish things could be different, and there wasn't 408 miles getting in the way.
However, I must not dwell, good things come to those who wait (apparently) and you never know what or who is around the next corner!!
Merry Christmas to you all,
Lots of Love
Amy
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