I've just realised that Christmas is not that far away anymore and today has been filled with various preparations and pure logistics. As it is in most families, there is a whole jigsaw puzzle to be addressed each Christmas. Various family constellations and travels...

For once, we're actually going to spend Christmas Eve at home (this year with my parents, who will have arrived a few days earlier). The day after we'll be travelling to T.'s parents for the traditional Christmas dinner together with his relatives. A few days later the boys will go by train to visit their father and New Year's Eve will hopefully be spent in the company of T.'s sister and brother-in-law. Tickets have been booked and plans have been made. All in all it feels really good.

Christmas gift lists are also on the agenda as are the Christmas decorations. It will soon be time to bring out the beautiful nativity scene from Village and perhaps also a few candle holders. These traditional red ones can also be found at Village.