Most of the population under the age of 10 are counting down the days until Christmas, when finally after months of waiting they get to wake up at the crack of dawn, run into the living room to see if Santa has arrived and finally open their presents. My kids are certainly counting down the days - 33 just so you know! - but I am counting down the days until December 19th, when I finally get my Christmas holiday time off!

It's going to be a big family Christmas this year, my parents and my partner's parents are both coming for dinner in our new house for the first time, I'll spend the morning relaxing then we'll be peeling, slicing, marinating and roasting a great festive Christmas dinner while the boys play with the lego star wars sets Santa's bringing them.

I can't wait!

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