Each year hubby’s wider family have a bit of a get together over Christmas. This usually takes place at the weekend sometime between Christmas and New Year. This year though, hubby and and aunt and uncle were all ill, so the event was postponed. Fast forward to 12 January and the gathering was rescheduled. Yesterday afternoon I wrapped the presents something I have never done in January before and demonstrates a lack of organisation before Christmas or else intense laziness (or perhaps both) on my part. Arriving at the in-laws we found that they had kept their tree and a few bits of tinsel up so we placed the presents around said tree and gathered. A few drinks, some buffet food and chat with cousins, aunts and uncles ensued then presents were exchanged. A very pleasant time was had by all, and teen son seems to have accumulated a few very nice extra presents including a poker set. Hubby’s aunt said to me: “I’ve bought Matt a game, its in a box and is heavy, I think it is pontoon”.) He of course at the age of 16 and 11 /12 was pretty happy with that.

The post office also seem to think it is still Christmas, one of hubby’s cousins only received our Christmas card on Friday despite me posting it about a month ago. It is good to know that British industry continues to flourish in its efficient way! I wonder if any of the other people I sent cards too also didn’t receive them in time?