Good Morning Monday 26th December 2022 Boxing Day

Good morning from a bright blue skied Black Country.

Lovely family day yesterday. Mum had Christmas dinner with us. MrJ did the works. He made a mackerel pate starter. Turkey dinner, and Christmas pudding.

Then over to DD's where we met up with DB, SIL and Niece. Where we played games and had yet more food! Every year we play The Present Game. Everyone brings 2 wrapped presents, no more than £5, one a good one and one not so good. Then we all take in turns to roll a dice, if you get a 6 you choose a present. Then when they have all gone, we have 5 mins where if you roll a 6 you can 'steal' one from someone! The girls love it, and request it every year.

SIL asked Mum what she had for dinner, but sadly she could not remember, even though she had said how delicious it was! It struck home just how bad her memory now is. She has gone back with DB for a few days to stay in their lovely new home.

No real plans today, hopefully a walk at some point to burn off the excess calories.

Hoping to hear that Susans DGS in on the mend .

Wishing you all a lovely Boxing Day

Morning Mick and everyone.
Quiet Christmas day here...but have got 22 coming for lunch tomorrow...why did I let myself agree to that haha..
H,who's just diagnosed with Alzheimer's...said yesterday "so just run it past me again, when is Christmas "...even though we'd had family popping in and out with presents....
Take care,enjoy boxing day and I hope Susan that your little grandson is still improving...🌲

Morning Mick and all from a chillier south Hampshire, due same sun.
We had the best day yesterday, children woke at about 7:30 then into our room to open stockings. I cooked lunch, the others cleared up, led by MrJ, tree presents continued into the afternoon. Family left about 4 and we had an evening of TV and our own special company.
No plans today, a quick tidy up, a walk, bubble and squeak with cold for dinner.
Hope Susan56 has news of an increasingly improved grandson and others not well are recovering.
Enjoy your day 🦩🦩

So sorry to hear your son is not feeling too good with Covid shazza I hope he will feel better soon 🤞

Good morning all and happy Boxing Day .

Yesterday was relaxed and peaceful - just me and the old chap! 😂. Today we are off to DS1’s at midday with the rest of the family. Should be fun , noisy and chaotic .

Dog walk first and picking dgd1 up from her dads.

Enjoy your day everyone! 🙏

Good morning all from East Yorkshire.

Good to read about everyone’s day yesterday.

We had a lovely few hours with the family in the morning. Despite the mountain of presents the thing keeping GS occupied was a small notebook where he continued to draw. I have to say some was very good. That and a camera which also prints out the photo. That delighted grandad as they are his interests too. He’s going to take him out to our country park one day where there will be plenty of photo opportunities. One of our presents was a wooden sign that says Grandparents. Underneath its says on duty and you can flip it over to day off duty! I love it. We returned home to that lovely smell of turkey cooking. Lunch was delicious and after that we just chilled watching a couple of films,strictly and call the midwife. I also had a couple of calls with other family.

Today I fancy getting out for a walk. Then just more relaxing. DS is back home later but going to football this afternoon.

Hoping to hear progress from Susan how her dear GS is coming along,

I’m with you Urms on feeling glad when it’s over.

Have a good day everyone.

Good morning from our hotel in Kent. A very blustery night but calmer this morning.
A pleasant Christmas Day but a problem at lunch time. I won't bore you with the details but if my husband's severe intolerance was a severe allergy there could have been a major incident. I did all that I could beforehand to tell them but ...
Anyway the rest of the day was relaxing.
A drive out somewhere this morning and probably a walk.
Enjoy Boxing Day everyone and thoughts with all the poorly people, much love xx

Morning all from what looks like a beautiful Boxing Day morning. Everyone is still in bed at 8.30 am which hardly ever happens! I think some of the family might go by for a long walk this morning. After lunch (Coronation chicken etc.) elder son and his family are going back to London. Daughter is going back tomorrow and younger son on Friday. Yesterday was lovely. The three Guinea fowl were enjoyed, the Christmas pudding was the same as always and the various cakes too. My granddaughter loved her presents. Her face lit up when she saw the Hogwarts Castle that younger son and daughter had bought for her. I think they’ll wait until they get back to Kew to assemble it. This is the first time since last Christmas that we have all been under one roof. I hope you all have a peaceful Boxing Day.

Morning from a clear sky and sun rising in S Yorks.

Always good to read what different grans are up to. yesterday was a sweet peaceful quaker meeting and good cheer afterwards:

after that I too enjoyed Radio3 and later the extraordinary Kannu- Mason programmes last night as well as Home alone two and CtM (hankies out for latter). Lots of WhatSapps from family kept the day going.

Today I am somewhat unwillingly meeting up with Ex on his request late morning. Not sure he can stick to the being kind its Christmas agreement. However, this too will pass, one way or the other.

Have good days of rest those in need: Understandable, Greyduster: hope family meet ups go as planned, and no medical nasties in the day.

Good morning from sunny Leicestershire.

We had a lovely day with DD and SiL. Started with a full English. Then turkey for dinner around 7. We played hilarious games and FaceTimed the DGC.

Hope Susans DGS continues to improve and Dustyangels husband is feeling better.

Good morning from an icy Co Durham.
Quiet day yesterday with BiL and SiL for lunch, which was lovely. DD1 and partner coming today for an overnight stay, they will help eat the left overs.
DD2 and family are spending Christmas in the sun, so What’s App was well used.
Hope all poorly gc improve, and Marydoll, take it easy today. I love reading your posts. You’re an inspiration.
Have a pleasant day one and all.

Good morning from still in bed here in Northampton at DS's, no idea what the weather is like as I haven't peered out of the blinds yet. Don't think anyone is about yet, but I may stir myself to go down and make a tea.

Had a strange Christmas Day yesterday, as we had had our turkey on the 24th. Opened presents then had a Swedish brunch, and then DS went off to work in London, having to drive down as there were no trains. Will be the same again today. Those of us left here spent the rest of the day watching tv, reading or just generally lazing around. Younger DGD set to and made brownies with the baking stuff I had got her for Christmas.

More of the same today I expect.....

Wishing all a happy and peaceful Boxing Day.

Good morning s somerset looks set fair for today so I shall be out for a walk later, I will take in a slope or two, to make the most of it

I did have the most wonderful inclusive relaxing family day yesterday with teengers and adults, had an uplifting beautiful time with good vegan food and much chatting. I was looked after so very well, then I drove home while still light and back home to my nest and my own bed. It was a blissful day with a log fire, a guitar and not a digital item anywhere

The rest of this week will be calm and quiet as normal and I think my house walls are absorbing the lovely vibes

Good morning !
A very busy but lovely day yesterday. 2 excited little ones who just wanted their older cousin to play with them and their toys. He was happy to oblige.
Everyone did their bit to help with food and clearing up. We managed a game in the evening but today will be our main day for games.
An easy lunch of cold meats, buttery mash potatoes with salads and pickles.
Hope you all have a good day and sending thoughts and hugs to those who may be finding things a bit tough.

Good Morning and a happy Boxing Day all from Harrogate. No idea what the weather is yet.
You all seem to have had wonderful Christmases. Mine was slightly different. Was at DDs House Christmas Eve for the dinner, which was beautiful, she does such a great job, it’s my relaxing time! After dinner DGD just didn’t seem himself so DD2 took him home ( they should have stayed the night.) we went back yesterday morning and gave DGDher pressies which of course she enjoyed opening.
DGS arrived about. 11 am and opened his pressies. He still wasn’t quite right but he did his best. We then tucked into a feast of leftovers and Christmas cake. DGSs dad arrived to take him home. We came home shortly after to chill out!
Hope you all had the best day possible, and today will be likewise

Good morning all from a grey North Leicestershire.

We had a lovely gentle day yesterday - apart from a lively video chat with DD2 and her family.

Today, DH is going to risk his life by sitting next to me while I practice driving. I have not driven since i went into hospital in early September so we are going to find a quiet industrial estate and see how I cope.

Have the best day everyone.

corner I read your post and misunderstood! I thought you meant the day had been ruined by your son and his daughters. I thought you meant there’d been a family argument and I re-read it a couple of times until it clicked ... that they had spoiled you❗️ Much nicer.
😁

Good morning all from a showery Glasgow, where its 2 °C.

Its great to hear of all the comings and goings and family gatherings.
Berlin is my next favourite place to Rome. The last time we were there they found an unexploded WW2 bomb near our hotel, on the day we were due to leave. Panic reigned, as the route to the airport was closed.

We had the lovliest of days yesterday, but wee Dollie found it all a bit too much and retreated to the conservatory with her beloved papa, I know how she felt.

Our turkey crown was rather larger than expected and will also do for a fair number of Christmass to come.
The butcher's order was obviously mixed up. Streaky bacon missing, but an additional 4lbs of chipolatas!!

I have admitted defeat. 😉 I shall be spending the day in bed, my ill health has got the better of me. Mr MD, has just appeared with an unsolicited cuppa and a menthol inhalation, after I coughed all night.
He is a star. 🥰

Hoping for more positive news from Susan and Baubles.

Enjoy your day, folks.

Good morning Michael and all GNs from South Yorkshire where there is a colourful sunrise. Everyone is still asleep except me. We had a lovely day yesterday. Opened our presents after breakfast and then DD and SiL produced a delicious Christmas lunch while GS kept me entertained with games on his Nintendo. I was not allowed into the kitchen. At all! DS and DiL are expected sometime today so we will be a bit of a houseful. No Boxing Day walk for me this year. It’s been a strange Christmas for me and I sort of want it all to go away now.
Madeleine45 I love Tom Lehrer!
Hope everyone enjoys Boxing Day in the best day they can.

No Matt = Monday.

Good morning everyone from south Manchester. It’s dry and seems slightly chillier than yesterday. Alexa tells me it’s currently 1°C with a forecast of 6°C later.

I love Boxing Day. Always have for years, since our girls were teenagers really. I miss my mum phoning me today as she knew I wasn’t the biggest fan of Christmas Day and would ring and say “well, it’s as far away now as it’s ever going to be!”. It always made me smile.

Today we have no plans until 5pm when we nip over to pick my stepfather up and bring him to our favourite curry house round the corner from here. The Family of Four are meeting us in there and we’ve booked the large circular table.

Happy Days.

Just to add, that we all forgot about the presents yesterday amidst the fun and laughter, and it wasn’t until we were beginning to think of collecting our stuff and trotting home, someone said “oh the presents”!

😄😄😄

Sorry about that.
We both sat on the sofa watching Christmas telly and eating nibbles and having a glass of wine. Heaven.

Today our friends are hosting so we will see our GC again over at their house. The grandchildren have been delightful and our 4 year old GD is just pure Christmas. She just lights everyone up.

Hoping for more good news about poorly grandchildren. 🤞
My poor boy in China has had a miserable Christmas laid up in bed with covid. He’s having trouble shaking it off. Good job they had nothing really planned.

Enjoy your Boxing Day everyone 🌻🎄

Good Morning Mick and everyone from Hull we have a sunny day forecast.

We had the family over yesterday for present opening and later in the afternoon Sister in law and partner and we just had a buffet out. Everyone had gone by 5 so we t

Good morning all from Glasgow. It’s still dark outside and so very quiet.

DD1 and the girls arrived for a Christmas breakfast French style. Freshly made hot chocolate, croissants and pain au chocolat followed by an exchange of gifts, a FaceTime call with DD2 and SiL in Australia, then headed back home to prepare their Christmas dinner.
We had a very relaxing day and delicious late dinner. I noticed late evening our water pressure was very low and preparing for the worst, I filled various containers with an emergency supply of water, an hour later, we had no water and still none this morning. Should be an interesting day but at least I have enough water to ensure coffee making needs will be met. Phew!

Best wishes to all for a good day and hopefully a better one for those with worries and illness.

Good morning all from Edinburgh, I’ve no idea what the weather is doing.

We had a lovely day yesterday. The morning was spent with DD and family, such fun opening presents with her children, they were so excited and happy with their gifts. We arrived here at DS’s around 2pm and had a quiet, happy afternoon playing with the children who are thankfully feeling much better. Our Christmas meal in the early evening was delicious and we all slept well.

Back to DD’s this afternoon to help them polish off the leftovers.

I hope all the poorly people, including the sick children, have a better day today.

This is the anniversary of my parents’ wedding in 1950.

Happy St Stephen’ s Day.