Christmas Cheer

 

I am so glad to report that Christmas 2021 has been a far happier time here than it was a year ago. Obviously, the Covid pandemic is still prevalent and nobody has yet come up with an instant solution for climate change BUT all 3 of my children are home for Christmas. Last year Nella was on a hunger strike during a short pass home from a psychiatric unit - this year she has been battling anorexia and tried to join in as much as possible. She is so happy to be here and hopeful for the year ahead.  

Christmas Day was very casual - I had my usual cooking frenzy on Christmas Eve but kept it all simple and did not bother with a fancy table setting or crystal dishes for the sauces. We did not even watch any telly because Nella taught us how to play Dobble and Uno. There were lots of lovely parcels to open throughout the day, including several pre-loved items and I received a super home-made knitted hat from Nella. 

Boxing Day has been even more chilled out so far - we have plenty of leftovers to eat, we enjoyed a walk up to the stone circle in Durris and intend to spend the rest of the day watching a film or reading - bliss!