Dunno why- though I have some pointers!- but I really can't be arsed this year. I mean, yes I am doing what is necessary for the family- they may not spot mummy's heart isn't in it!
Admittedly the weather hasn't helped, has it? We had arranged to meet friends in Derbyshire last weekend which would have been a nice start to The Season (ie school holidays!) but a) the snow beat us and b) a DS in the other party became unwell the day before. Sickness then scuppered 2 Carol services and me being on-call every night for my hospital job (despite being on leave this week 
except tonight) hasn't helped!
I have now tried to arrange 2 drinks 'do's' here, one at very short notice on Saturday (when we should have been in Derbyshire) but no one could (or would??!) come- ok, it HAD snowed anew-, so I rearranged for tonight, with some initial enthusiasm from the would-be invitees: but no. One by one (bar one!), they've pulled out, presumably a combination of better offers and sickness. So 'the one' is coming with her 2 x DCs which will at least lift the tedium for my DSs who have done NOTHING all week and are due to DO nothing as I can't make any arrangements as everyone is busy!
To be absolutely honest, I am feeling a tiny bit Billy No Mates!
No wonder I am feeling a bit 'meh'!!