Christmas excess

As always, big build up and then it's all over and done with.  No it's not what you think, I'm talking about Christmas.

Bearing in mind my son Oscar has his birthday just 12 days before Christmas, the volume of prezzies he receives is suddenly huge.  The lounge and living room is groaning with different types of cars, lorries, car transporters, car parks, books, teddies....you name it....we could start a toy shop with all this variety.  Grateful to all that have been generous with gifts for his birthday and Christmas, but we now need a bigger house to accommodate the sheer volume.

Christmas day was spent with my wife Jo and her family at her sisters' place.  There was a slight hiccup of the oven failing at the most crucial point...when the turkey was in.  So mother-in-law to the rescue, and with a short drive to her place, she finished off the cooking in her oven.  A delightful Christmas dinner ensued, with the table replete with festive goodies.

I'm sure this kind of arrangement happens up and down the land, especially when there are two sides of the family to consider - repeat performance on Boxing Day, with an equally lovely Christmas dinner with my family this time.  End result - indigestion tablets to ease the pain of gluttony.

Oscar with his two nephews Josh and Dan...and after a hard day's playing with my sister Nessa.