Getting all the wrapping done as things arrive this year. Leaving it all until xmas eve is too stressful. Easier to hide, too.

Big kid reckons that the two boxes that arrived yesterday, and that I refused to open, contained xmas presents.

His theory is that I will open them to check that they are what the kids want, then return them with a note asking for them to be forwarded on to Santa for delivery early on xmas morning.

Blood test results suggest I’m in imminent danger of heart attack, kidney failure and cancer.

I don’t understand how people think Joe Biden is a good guy. He’s probably done more than anyone to drag the political centre to the right, and paved the way for fascism.

Suggesting that pardoning his drug addict son is somehow good and righteous is obscene.

Blaming smartphones is laughable.

Had my pneumonia vaccine and diabetes blood test this morning. Nurse was very kind and thoughtful. I didn’t pass out, although the blood test was quite painful. Now I have vaccine side effects to look forward to later…

Years ago, I would grab a Greggs sausage roll every morning for breakfast on the way into work.

Is this the end for Greggs sausage rolls?

Our little tree now has lights.

Kids were excited but chilling out now to carols.

A decorated Christmas tree is illuminated with colorful lights and topped with a glowing star, set against a background that includes an alphabet chart and a few framed photos.

I knew where this is before clicking through.

Revealed: Britain's worklessness capital where more than half of adults claim benefits - headline in The Telegraph

Some more pizza prep and cooked pics. 🍕🍕🍕

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