From the heart

In the quiet of a resting house,

when the boys are curled up like cats

on the chairs.

I can sit in peace, with my laptop

and quietly thank everyone 

who made the last few

days

wonderful.

Our family meal on Chrimbly eve

was an amazing one.

At my Mom and Dad

with help from my sister in law 

and my brother,

it was

filled with love and laughter

and delicious food. 

Their home was warm

and welcoming,

their decorations

were perfect. 

Chrimbly day was here

at home.

We started with mugs of

tea,

coffee

and hot chocolate.

We had slippers and sleepy eyes

as we opened gifts

and watched the cats burrow through the paper.

We could not loiter long,

our visitors would arrive

in time

for morning coffee, mince pies and cake.

Later,

my boys and Girlfriend

laid the table for

a buffet style lunch

And created beautiful napkins for me.

We shared food,

and spiced punch.

We told stories

and jokes

surrounded by 

the warmth of family

and the fire.

All too soon, 

we'd eaten too much 

and it was time to say 

good byes

and

thank yous

and 

thank yous some more.

Yes - those socks are odd

but then

hey

so am I!

(Thanks Mom and Dad!!)

Thank you all - 

family,

extended

and immediate,

thank you

for making this weekend

rather

special

xxx