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Happy Christmas!
Dec. 24th, 2007 01:07 amA bit early, but tomorrow I'll be leaving for the family gathering and thus losing all internet connection.
And, you know, what with the fact that we've been ordered to turn up in historical-themed fancy dress (I've opted for pirate, which is both vaguely historical and gives me an excuse to look up pictures of Johnny Depp), and the fact that all my family are going to be there, I should be dreading this. Because there will be tears, and tantrums, and fights, and bitch sessions, and hyperactive children, and at some point someone will demand that we all take turns to stand up and 'entertain' each other.
But earlier this year, there was a thankfully brief stage when I didn't think my mum would still be alive right now. And tomorrow I'll be getting off the train in Dundee, and she'll be there to greet me because she still doesn't believe I'm capable of travelling by myself.
So, at the moment, this is a very happy Christmas.
And, you know, what with the fact that we've been ordered to turn up in historical-themed fancy dress (I've opted for pirate, which is both vaguely historical and gives me an excuse to look up pictures of Johnny Depp), and the fact that all my family are going to be there, I should be dreading this. Because there will be tears, and tantrums, and fights, and bitch sessions, and hyperactive children, and at some point someone will demand that we all take turns to stand up and 'entertain' each other.
But earlier this year, there was a thankfully brief stage when I didn't think my mum would still be alive right now. And tomorrow I'll be getting off the train in Dundee, and she'll be there to greet me because she still doesn't believe I'm capable of travelling by myself.
So, at the moment, this is a very happy Christmas.