The magic of Christmas has changed as I grow older, but never lost its sparkle. As a child I looked forward to the chocolate coins and ripping the paper off carefully wrapped toys; as a teen, it was all about that MAC gift set hype; as an adult, it's about seeing family (especially precious after my Year Abroad) and of course chowing down on chocolate coins (some things never change).
Today's post is all about the things I love most about Christmas... I hope you enjoy!
- Waking up to the buzz of "It's today! It's actually today!"
- Mum refusing to let us into the living room, insisting Santa didn't make it
- Being let in and unwrapping our stocking presents (they are always incredible)
- Enjoying a chocolate-based breakfast
- Getting ready for Church, the one time in the year we go
- Feeling festive with familiar faces
- Singing to Chris Rea in the car
- Heading to our fave restaurant for Christmas dinner
- CRACKERS
- Feeling so full I am convinced I need never eat again
- Heading home for present opening
- Dem presents do
- Putting on my new pyjamas
- Watching a Christmas film with the fam
- Surprising myself by managing to nibble a dinner of yes, you guessed it, chocolate coins
Have a lovely day guys, and thank you for making this year so enjoyable. Whatever you are up to today, I hope you are safe and happy!
