We had a lovely Christmas day and Boxing day and all the family were gathered together which was nice. It was hectic with children around, even though we ate out on Christmas Day. I was SO glad when everyone had dispersed after Boxing day, as the run up to Christmas and having people stay over on Christmas night was very hectic and involved lots of cooking and housework - beforehand.
I see the time between Christmas and Boxing Day as slobbing out time - for a few days at least. We were so shattered after the festivities that we had a pyjama day yesterday. We had no reason to go out so we put our feet up, caught up with programmes we'd missed over Christmas on catch-up and ate whatever cold was available. No cooking involved! Lots of guilt-free armchair sitting involved too as I dipped into my Christmas book presents - and it was great! I had a bath before bed and have woken up today feeling restored and ready for New Year and the next lot of house guests.
I enjoy myself although I tend to work myself into a frazzle in December. If we didn't have Christmas I would still be busy and feeling pulled in so many directions because of friends birthdays, visitors, family birthdays etc. Writing cards and decorating the house is extra work to fit in. I shall be cooking and freezing dishes today so that our New Year guests are easy to entertain.
Then that's it for another year. Everything falls flat for me in January although I do look forward to getting the best out of the new year. I still see it as a new start and a chance to do the things I have always promised myself I'll do. I fail, mostly but the intentions are good!