Merry Christmas!

I'm so glad it's Christmas Eve, four days off work, thank goodness! I just did over 50 hours in 5 days, ouch! I could barely move last night, I was much better after a lovely hot bath though.
I've spent today doing last minute things with my mum; picking up parcels, last minute shopping, wrapping presents. We've also made a trifle, some Angel Delight for my brother because he doesn't like trifle, and we're going to find time to make a flan tomorrow. I love Christmas desserts!
We're about to head out to my mum's boyfriend's house, as he's invited us over for a Christmas Eve takeaway, which should be nice. I can't wait for Christmas tomorrow, I love everything about it, from present opening to Christmas dinner to silly boardgames!
I hope you all get everything you want tomorrow, and have a very Merry Christmas!

Comments

  1. L.G. Keltner24 December 2012 at 16:58

    Have a great Christmas! Enjoy that time off, it sounds like you more than earned it!

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  2. Krista McLaughlin24 December 2012 at 16:59

    Merry Christmas to you too! :) Have a great time with your family!

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  3. Outcast24 December 2012 at 17:10

    Merry Christmas Laura, here's hoping you enjoy some much deserved time off, have a great one.

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  4. Ghadeer24 December 2012 at 18:30

    Merry Christmas Laura! Hope you have a great day after such a tiring week!

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  5. Rob Z Tobor24 December 2012 at 22:45

    A Very Merry Chritmas . . . . ..

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  6. Ermie24 December 2012 at 23:55

    Sounds great. Enjoy your well earned rest and have a fab Christmas! :-)

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  7. Tamara27 December 2012 at 00:49

    Hope you had an awesome Christmas Laura!! Enjoy your time off and have a great New Year!

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  8. Anonymous27 December 2012 at 12:41

    I hope you had a smashing Christmas, Laura.

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  9. Charlie N. Holmberg28 December 2012 at 20:14

    Hope Christmas went well! Much luck on the MA ;)

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