Going to be objective, people either highlight the good or bad, so I'm going for a general synopsis.
Lows - DS's presents were the wrong size (well labelled correctly but obviously too small), so have to be returned. He had a strop
The kids were fighting, being silly, ott (they are 12 and nearly 10 so feel they should be growing out of all that). DH got in a mood, a bit of tension.
Found Christmas Dinner preparation quite stressful, only 4 of us but have decided its mainly overrated.
Spoke to my Dad on the phone. His partner (she has dementia but there has been a lot of bad history) was there in the background being awkward and as ever Dad had to cut the phone call short.
Realise all of the above sounds bratty.
Highs - Apart from DS's presents, the rest of the presents went down well.
I got the boys to help me peel some veg which was good
I got some Joy perfume by Dior, Hotel Chocolates and vouchers
M&S Sticky Toffee pudding is truly wonderful and was worth it
DH liked the dress I chose to wear, even though I need to lose about 20 pounds
I'm looking forward to watching Call the Midwife later
All good overall reading back