Wednesday 25th December
Christmas day is always about moments so I thought I would share Scottish island mum's moments
The moment you wake up to a cup of tea and listen for sounds that the children are awake.
The realisation that this is unlikely at 8am.
The first 'Merry Christmas' from a child with three to follow.
Anticipating an embarrassing moment as your daughter opens underwear in front of her brothers.
The realisation that she just brushes that off in her usual way and we all smile.
In the second when the world stops as you open a present from your child that is so full of thoughtfulness and love that the tears flow all by themselves.
The twin moments of beautiful weaving and crochet snowflakes that show how much friends care.
The very special moment when your eldest son wraps his ageing dog in a Christmas blanket and you fight back the tears.
As family arrives and the pop comes out of the freezer because you forgot to chill it earlier.
The realisation that after pulling one cracker your body won't let you repeat the task.
That moment being brushed away as the stupid hat goes on the head.
As your mother opens her present to see the most beautiful beaded dragonfly brooch.
And her partners clearly loves his gingerbread door hanging and you are pleased.
As afternoon turns to evening and everyone finds their own space to be quiet and unwind.
The gentle retreat to bed and the switching off of the light.
Until tomorrow. xx
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