I arrived home to be informed that visitors (family members) were due to arrive shortly. It was a nice surprise but it meant that my evening Christmas preparation plans were put on the back burner…
Whilst we were enjoying a catch up with our visitors the doorbell rang and on opening the door we found yet another family member delivering Christmas cards. A few pleasantries where exchanged but they were on their way out so they chose not to come in.
As our guests left someone else turned up at our door with rucksack in hand… He opened it up and pulled out a parcel which he explained had been delivered to his house just around the corner from us. He mentioned that the box was open and had to be re-wrapped, which he looked a bit uncomfortable about. I thanked him for delivering it to us. On inspection the parcel was intact as supplied by the courier, but on opening it I found that one of the boxes of high quality printing paper had a small split. I think he may have been trying to convey a message from the courier, which he himself didn’t understand. The paper is fine and I will be putting some of it to use tomorrow
After all this excitement it was time to think about an evening meal. We elected for an easy option and while that was warming up the phone rang…
It was my mum phoning to tell us that she had (eventually) been to the doctors with her chest ailments and now was on a course of antibiotics to clear a chest infection. I have been telling her for weeks she should go to the doctors but she kept saying she was too busy… Thankfully one of her friends made her see sense!!
The photos are from a brief moment of calm when I was able to visit Wightwick Manor on Saturday afternoon
PS: I haven’t included the story of a new born baby that caused us to adjust all our weekend plans
A finer chimney for Santa one looks far to find.
And a dining table near by where he can find a glass of sherry and a mince pie
What a hectic evening indeed! I love nights like that – they may be exhausting but they are fun and full of love. Congrats on the new addition to your family!
The baby is not one of my family members but it is always nice when babies arrive at Christmas. They are an extra special gift
It’s funny how it all happens at once, Cherie
It was rather a surprise for us
Beautiful Christmas pics. Warms the cockles.
I always eagerly anticipate Christmas but then as it approaches, am only reminded, as I said to Mum tonight, that Christmas has never been the same since Nanan died.
And if one is not going somewhere or awaiting the arrival of a distant traveler(lol),then ,again, it is not the same.
Mum and I went out tonight to do a bit of shopping,but as I am in full Colitis flare-up, it was a bit anti-climatic. Still, I got most of my shopping done.
Christmas is always a bit of trauma for us because there is always someone who leaves it till the last minute to make plans. This year at this late hour we are still awaiting some finer details…
This year, that person was me. So much so, I had to take today off of work do do the last minute things. Good thing I am self-employed and can do such things.
Merry Christmas to you and yours, Cherie.
BTW My new email address is carlyiam@hushmail.com(the older account now closed).
About two hours after I left my comment those last minute plans were sorted out. It is a good job I am a night owl and not an early bird
Merry Christmas to you too
A most busy time of year….love the tree…wishing you and yours a Happy Christmas Cherie!
Happy Christmas to you and your family
Wishing you a joyous Christmas and a very Happy New Year. Thank you for all your wonderful posts through the year . Lots more to come I am sure .take care.
Thanks Anne, I hope you have a Happy Christmas and New Year brings you all you wish for