Think about 45 people came through here yesterday afternoon. And another dozen or so didn't turn up despite saying they would on Friday morning.
It worked REALLY well, despite the over-catering (I'm making a habit of this!!) and it was great to catch up with two or three families we only seem to meet at this kinfd of thing once a year.
Interesting too, when you get five or six people in a room who have perhaps never met before, and to get different perspectives on how you "do" Christmas.
Our picnic lunch idea seesm to have spread around the parish, and so many people have commented on whether or not we will be doing it tomorrow or not. Just hope the wetaher does brighten up a little and the fog eventually clears.
We'll go anyway of course, but it could be freezing!
As it will later tonight in the Old Church for the Christingle, which is a great service and always sets the scene nicely. It will hopefully make up for the service this morning which seemed to be a bit of a disorganised flop...
This morning was one of those heart-sinking times when you wake up, slightly hungover, and wander downstairs to a scene of devastation. Unfortunately, the pixies forgot to come round during the night and clear away all the remnants of the party food, hoover up, wash up or tidy away any of the toys.
It was a bit of a struggle that took both of us all morning!
This afternoon, as is now traditional for Christmas Eve, the children are all tired, grumpy and determined to kill each other. Alice has helped me make a trifle because she refuses to be in the same room as anyone else! Still, it will pass, and its only down to being exhausted, far too much chocolate and the extreme levels of anticipation.
Me too - I haven't a clue what I'll be getting.
It's enough of a present to have the Forum back on line at the place it belongs, and to have been made a Goldmember before even signing in. Posted the Lyric quiz I made up a week or three ago and look forward to seeing the responses to that. It was great to finally catch up with RH yesterday afternoon (during the chaos - he is the master of bad timing!!) and to exchange festive good wishes.
Which I extend to you all now -
Merry Christmas, thanks for coming by this blog (especially the regulars and friends)
Peace be with you, and my best wishes for a peaceful and fulfilling New year.