Not an actual photo of this morning’s quietness on the M4.  Country roads are much prettier viewing than city motorways.

I don’t think there’s any fear that we will go hungry over the two whole days that the Coles down the road will be closed but that didn’t stop me braving the shops for some emergency provisions for various slow cooker and pasta bake type meals in case we overdose on festive food.  The crowds were already crazy by mid morning yesterday but Westfield were kind enough to put on this strolling jazz trio who weaved their way through the centre leaving sonorously mellow (yeah, that description sort of hit the mark but didn’t…)  tones in their wake.

Toddler SSG’s tower of gifts have now all been wrapped and stored on the highest available surface in my bedroom.  I’m looking forward to seeing who’s taller tomorrow – the toddler or his presents.

And family will be flying in to join us tonight.  Safe travels, no delays and present and correct luggage to all who will be flying over the next few days.

Wherever you may be this Christmas and with whomever you are spending it, may you have a safe and happy day filled with love, cheer and good food.  Don’t forget to put your feet up at some point in the day.

But if your break is looking to be more of a reflective one this year, take care and be kind to yourself. Do what you need to do for yourself.  This too will pass and there will be better days ahead.

God speed.