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Hello
Christmas isn’t all glowing fairy lights and Instagram-worthy table settings. It’s also navigating the chaos that comes with assembling your nearest and dearest under one roof. Every family has its quirks.
I have a fairly small crew – a Godfather that never confirms if he’s coming until the day before (but has done for the last 40 years), a husband that’s been known to revert to a 14-year-old. Mum, the peacekeeper who never stops doing, the dog that always runs off around lunchtime, my stepfather who says inappropriate things and then there’s me… who has been known to fall off a chair by midday (obviously not this year – I’m on best behaviour). This year we have a very welcome addition, my lovely doctor friend.
To navigate the big day this is my game plan…
Tasks are assigned the night before so that everyone gets involved, including my 8-year-old who loves to feel helpful. We’ve done a strict Secret Santa, and presents are opened after lunch so everyone sits together. Less is definitely more. The less my son gets, the less he expects, and appreciation goes up.
Now to deal with the inappropriate comments… these shall be ignored or taken with a sense of humour, and diversion tactics are key. The older folk are also under strict instructions not to talk about their ailments with Dr Tam.
Then there is dog management! A long morning walk (I might give this job to the member who likes a gin at breakfast).
There will certainly be charades, possibly a few tunes on the ukulele, a chocolate orange, and of course… Wallace and Gromit.
Good luck with your Christmas, I’ll be thinking of you.
Stay Merry,
Love from Calypso x (Head of Everything)
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