I normally feel a bit sad and flat by Boxing Day. As much as I tell myself it’s 12 days of Christmas etc, and we very much keep the decorations up and still have some lovely plans to look forward to, my heart isn’t quite in it usually.
Our Christmas Day was perfectly lovely, everyone on good form, appreciative of my efforts as the cook and did their bit, presents well received and it was definitely magical for DD which of course was special
to see. But I felt shattered (DD up from 5.20) and a bit wrung out after a really busy few weeks. I couldn’t get into the magic/ festive feeling somehow despite it being objectively a great day.
Today by comparison has been just lovely. Just one guest still here, then DH, DD and I. I usually make plans, see other family or try to force myself to find it still exciting and festive, but we had nothing at all on today and I’m definitely converted to keeping it this way in future. DD up at her usual 6.30 but DH took the hit and I had a lie in. Then just playing with her new toys and board games, watching a film together, a walk/ trip to the park, home for a late lunch which was essentially another Christmas dinner with the leftovers and I enjoyed it so much more this time I wasn’t tired, overheated and a bit tense like yesterday. More games, just stuck another film on and there’s a cheeseboard for later if we get hungry again.
Hosting again tomorrow and as much as I want to see everyone im somewhat dreading it!
Anyone else having a better day today?