May your turkey be moist and succulent, cooked the whole way through and stuffed to perfection. May you win most of the crackers you pull and the games played, but not rub it in.
May you receive gifts that you actually like and not ones that go straight into the emergency present drawer.
May the gifts you give bring joy, as you have thought carefully about what that loved one would like.
May you remember to wear a baggy jumper and trousers which you can unbutton desecretly ;)
May you not be alone, but instead surrounded by those you love, even if that means being wrapped up in the arms of only one special person.
May you not over do it too much ~ you'll only feel sick later on ;)
May the family and especially any children not drive you up the walls and make you want to pull your hair out.
May you enjoy the celebration, the time together, whatever your religious persuasion or indeed secular feeling on the whole thing.
Most importantly ~ may your vegetables, that you grew, taste fabulous; even the super stinky brussel sprouts (hold your nose, if you must, but eat one!)
I am aware that for some, Christmas is a very difficult time of year and to those I give my love; my wish is that you simply get through it and come out the other side unscathed. I too struggle to find the joy.
However:
lots of love and a very merry Christmas to you too Carrie xxxx
ReplyDeleteMWAH!!
ReplyDeleteLove and hugs from this side of the pond to the 'Carrie' clan,
& an extra cuddle for Maggie ;D
Have a deeply marvellous Christmas, Carriexx
ReplyDeleteVery cute pic of the wee doggie! Hope you have a lovely Christmas, Carrie. I am actually a great fan of the brussel sprout and will hopefully be having plenty! Lauran xxx
ReplyDeleteNow that's how Christmas should be!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy yourselves and here's to a happy gardening New Year! Flighty xx
A very merry Christmas from me too!
ReplyDeleteLove and hugs! xxx
Carrie, what a beautiful Christmas message. Here's wishing you a very Merry Christmas and peaceful, veg-filled New Year.
ReplyDeleteMichelle xx
Sprouts - ugh!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a merry Christmas and a peaceful New Year :)
Merry Christmas, Carrie and Andrew and Maggie. It's raining here, not too cold. Santa will be all wet.
ReplyDeleteHave a bodacious Holiday.
Oh Carricks still got snow! wonderful pic of your little dog there and his wee warm winter coat. I love brussel sprouts - the teenagers won't touch them in this house......... more for me! May you have a blessed Christmas this year Carrie and Andrew. Look forward to keeping up with the allotment in 2010......... from an expat! hee hee leavesnbloom
ReplyDeleteHi Carrie! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas!!! We had a great day with family and it was such a busy time of year that I'm so glad it's over with. The picture of Maggie is adorable!
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