Christmas 2008

After weeks of insecurity at JHP (again!) I am now set to start a new role in the New Year as a trainee assessor. The Gloucester office is now only e2e with the wbl side all moved out. It felt strange being there on last day especially as I had no work to do for half of it. I will be glad to start new position as my mind has now moved on.

As I didn't know what would happen I did not feel very Christmasy and started my preparations late this year.

One thing we did do was visit the Enchanted Wood.






With the recession hitting most people I think shops were taken unaware by sudden demand for extra food supplies. Shopping, as normal early on Christmas Eve, shelves were already low but I managed to get everything but fresh cranberries.

Ros and Paul came round Christmas Eve with Tim, who was unwell. I was pleased to see them but they had to leave early as Tim was virtually falling asleep I hope he's well enough to enjoy Christmas.

Kieran was still up early on Christmas day but it was hard to arouse Declan. We had normal present opening. Both boys queried lack of stocking and I promised to reinstate next year.


Both boys helped me prepare Christmas dinner and it was a really enjoyable experience. I was relaxed and enjoyed the day.