I'm all lonely.
Well, not really, but we got up this Christmas morning and had a good clean up after yesterday's preparations. Then we had a nice lunch together, just DH and I. Then he took off to bed for a rest at 1.30pm - he's agoraphobic and has bad knees, and had just had a panic attack. Checked on him - he's OK.
It is now 3pm, the family is coming at 5pm ie two sons plus spouses, and some friends too. A cold feast is all prepared, including ham, roast chicken with stuffing, various salads, and I made trifle and mince pies for afters, with all the bits and pieces - cheese, crackers, nuts. Beer and wine are in the fridge, plus cold non-alcoholic drinks.
But right now I'm lonely, and scared. Last Christmas a family fall out meant one son and spouse were absent. I could not bear another 'do'.
The dog is licking my elbow as if to say "Don't worry, it will be OK"
I'm sure she's right.