a little retrospect

I realise this is quite premature, as it's still Christmas day, but already I'm looking on this festive season in retrospect and have realised how different everything is when you're an adult. But I never want to lose the magic that Christmas brings. I was a little bit down today because my fiance left after breakfast to spend the day with his family (who live 45 minutes away). I know that doesn't sound much to those who have huge distances between them and their loved ones, but Christmas day is hard without him.

When everyone went home today, all the food was eaten, and all of our energies were spent, I sat down and wrote out a plan of my 'ideal christmas'. I know that sounds a little silly but I got the idea from a blog I was looking at today. She didn't have a list or plan or anything like that, but she was describing what her and her family were doing on Christmas day. It sounded so wonderful, that I wrote this down.

My ideal Christmas:

Christmas Eve:
- Swim at the beach
- Visit friends
- Bake biscuits & make punch
- Watch carols while sharing biscuits & punch
with family & friends
- Go look at Christmas lights
- Exchange gifts with Zane at midnight

Christmas Day:
- Big breakfast with family
- Exchange presents
- Make mum's fruit flan & punch
- Carols sing-along
- Lunch & dessert with family
- Watch Miracle on 34th street with mum

Once again, it came & went so fast. I miss being a child sometimes. I hope you all had a lovely day.

lm.x