Merry Christmas

The big day has arrived! Both Clare and I got to bed late last night so we were exhausted this morning - but as soon as we heard Molly awake we got up ready for the fun. I asked Molly to get up and come open her presents and she replied "No, I'm cold". No pleasing some.

We eventually got her up and about and naturally - as with all 2 and a half year olds - she went straight to the first present, opened it and ignored everything else. Since we had not wrapped her play-kitchen and writing desk, this proved particularly difficult.

Still, we persisted and after about two hours all of the presents were opened - including Aloises. We had a quick breakfast then headed off to Linda and David's where we met up with the rest of the family. Clare had bought a ham and a turkey at my insistence - ordinarily Kiwis will have a light meal because of the weather or perhaps a bbq.

We had bought Molly a dress to wear for the day, but Clare loved the one Mummy got for her so much that she ended up wearing that instead - once Molly opened her fairy wings at Nannies she looked d-i-v-i-n-e.

Clare's brother Mark had his girlfriend with him, and she had never had turkey before and was pleasantly surprised. Linda did wonders with the potatoes and gravy as usual and true to form, I skipped dessert in favour of a second dinner.

We opened a few presents with the kids (Caitlin was on good form) and then I just crashed out for the rest of the day, not waking until late in the evening.

Mark's dog has just had puppies and Molly LOVES going to see them in the kennel. I took Molly out to see them and unfortunately the Mum had flattened (literally - it was flat) one of the pups. The girls (adults that is - Molly didn't see) were sad but Mark was more annoyed really, he has been selling them for $300...

It was a lovely day, especially with the kids - next year Aloise will be up and about which will be even more fun!

Part Two of Christmas Day Pics to Come...