I had a very happy Christmas

 Tuesday 26th December 2023

Well we had a lovely, relaxing Christmas, how was yours?  Christmas Eve himself went to see his mom and do his last minute Christmas shopping whilst I had a tidy up and then Aryn and I watched a movie, we started Polar Express but didn't finish it, not for me, I have to say, I will try and watch the rest at some point.  I did like this quote though, 

We watched Jumanji with Robin Williams, I'd seen it obviously but not for years and Aryn enjoyed it, we then watched Scrapper, a good film I thought.  We were in bed early, he's still not well, a really nasty virus it is and without tempting fate I don't understand why we haven't caught it from him!  Christmas day was lovely and chilled, up early, Aryn got up before 9 thankfully, they had bacon sarnies, I had smoked salmon and toast then opened our presents or it could've been the other way round, I can't recall.  

I did really well with my gifts, the boys did me proud, the most beautiful Claddagh bracelet from himself, he outdid himself there, its gorgeous, a Dune bag and scarf, again exceptional taste in his choice, some perfume, he always picks one that smells lovely, slippers which was the only thing I asked for and needed and some Molton Brown bath stuff.

Aryn bless him bought me a gift too, that's the first time he's used his own money and ordered something off his own back, a jigsaw portable puzzle board so I can do my jigsaws and put them away so the cats can't get to them, how thoughtful was that! 

I felt truly spoilt and blessed to have the life I have right now.  We all sat together and watched the newer version of Jumanji and then I enjoyed some champagne whilst prepping our lunch, the boys did man stuff like putting all the logs in the shed.

Dinner went down well, we did our usually pull crackers, wear silly ates and enjoyed our meal.  I've decided that's the last turkey I buy, it's a lot of fuss for a not particularly nice meat, the lads had beef anyway and I wasn't impressed with my turkey this year, I'd rather have lamb chops I think, especially when you think how many lambs are in Ireland!  The beef though was what I'd bought from Taylors butchers back home, just the best joint again.

Our afternoon/evening was spent relaxing in front of the tv and another early night, he's a little better but it's really been a nasty dose of whatever, he's pottering about this morning but I'd prefer him to rest and recover, everything can wait, he won't though, I've been amazed that he's rested at all.

I cooked way too much yesterday but partly because I can make bubble and squeak with it today nom nom.  Other than our dinner, I had some tiramisu and we had a beef sarnie later and that was our lot.  It wasn't intentional but there's barely any junk in the house this year, not missed it either tbh.

Here's to a lovely day, I'd like to chill again, maybe start a jigsaw, I have a feeling he's gonna not sit still though.  Aryn's seeing his mom at some point I think to exchange gifts etc, he hasn't seen her since the 23rd so it'll be their Christmas get together.

Here's hoping for a calm day x

Mwah, luv ya 

Love me x