write and send card to son at uni - we're seeing him Christmas eve so I hadn't written one, but his to us arrived today oops still at least it means he's got himself organised to do his cards
wrap husband's present panic that I've only got him a book and he's probably bought me a more expensive thing off my list oh but we're supposed to be economising
have haircut
decide what to eat on Saturday evening (probably either our traditional salmon en croute or some of the duck breasts in the freezer. I'm not cooking them so fine by me)
make biscuits, shortbread and butter tablet for Grandad's present
find something to put Grandad's present in
buy a Gift For Life for the sister whose husband doesn't join in the extended-family presents
wrap nephew's present that arrived today
pick up turkey and chocolate puddings and some pork pie, satsumas and chocolate coins for Christmas morning
pack
confirm Friday meet-up with siblings
remind self how to do make-up swear and curse and wish I was twenty-four again then decide that by this point the simple fact that I've Made An Effort is enough
sew annoying bit of dress so that bra strap isn't visible
mend the Bah Humbug santa hat
rehearse on Thursday and Carol Service on Sunday
check neighbours have picked up their parcels from our porch
pack car without forgetting anything and drive south Monday morning