I had a lovely Christmas Day at the home of my sister- and brother-in-law, their kids and grandkids, plus my mother-in-law, and maybe a dozen other family members, plus LOTS of laughs, good food, and even bit of karaoke (not by me, thankfully for everyone there, LOL). I left around 8:30pm so Leo’s dinner wasn’t TOO late. He forgave me for being late with his dinner by hopping up in my lap after I sat down to watch TV (the photo above is right before Leo jumped into my lap). He’s a good boy, and it was a perfect end to a good day.
Nigel and I never had any particular traditions for Christmas, apart from spending it with family, and I know it would make him so very happy to know I’m still doing that. There are always reminders of him on the day, of course, but this isn’t a family that’s silent about those we’ve lost, and that, I think, is one of its strengths.
The important thing, though, is that today was Christmas Day and I had a good one. Again, and despite everything.
Merry Christmas, Arthur.
ReplyDeleteSame to you—and Happy New Year, too!
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