I do love your Christmas letter tradition. What a beautiful thing to do for your grandchildren and I bet even the suspicious one prefers to err on the side of caution, just in case!
Children are quite switched on, aren’t they? Ours used to wonder why some things in their stockings had a Sainsbury’s logo…
Life has become much more relaxed since I started ‘dropping the perfect’ a while ago now. Weighing up the balance between effort and return often helps, as does asking ‘What could I NOT do to make the day easier?’ Funnily enough, the answer is often housework in favour of sewing!
But the female thing about cards and gifts is quite curious. Maybe part of a natural need to nurture?
Thank you Kim, it’s a fun thing to put the letters together although it always takes longer than I imagine. And dropping the perfect is definitely the way to go. Having read a little more of the article I quoted I think the tendency for women to take on more of the load is definitely connected to nurturing connections. x
Dear Gina, how I love reading your words every Sunday. You brighten up the wet grey days of winter and it feels as though I can hear your voice. Your writing is so natural and relatable. Thank you so much. Sending you much love and best wishes from a damp Chelmondiston on the Shotley Peninsula in Suffolk. Julia xx
Thank you so much Julia, your comment has really made my day. And what a damp dismal day it’s been here in the East. Perfect for staying home and writing letters though… all done and posted now!
It wouldn’t be Sunday morning without your entertaining Substack to read whilst on my 1st, (2nd, 3rd …) coffee of the morning. Thanks, and who knew Santa shopped at Tesco’s. Love the letters too. Take care Gina … see you again next Sunday x
I really was caught up with the Christmas busyness throughout December!
I made four dozen mince pies, but with help from the young lad helping in our café kitchen. It was initially frustrating but we made it work. I’m one who usually takes on too much and is loathe to share the load, but I’m trying to change. Actually I’m having to let folks do everything at the moment as I am suffering from a headache, tinnitus and labyrinthitis!! Thankfully after more than three weeks of this, my dizziness seems to be improving! One step forward at least! 😊
So pleased to hear you are starting to feel better Morag. Letting go and accepting help can be so difficult. I know it’s something I’m not very good at!
I do love your Christmas letter tradition. What a beautiful thing to do for your grandchildren and I bet even the suspicious one prefers to err on the side of caution, just in case!
Children are quite switched on, aren’t they? Ours used to wonder why some things in their stockings had a Sainsbury’s logo…
Life has become much more relaxed since I started ‘dropping the perfect’ a while ago now. Weighing up the balance between effort and return often helps, as does asking ‘What could I NOT do to make the day easier?’ Funnily enough, the answer is often housework in favour of sewing!
But the female thing about cards and gifts is quite curious. Maybe part of a natural need to nurture?
Thanks again for another entertaining read xx
Thank you Kim, it’s a fun thing to put the letters together although it always takes longer than I imagine. And dropping the perfect is definitely the way to go. Having read a little more of the article I quoted I think the tendency for women to take on more of the load is definitely connected to nurturing connections. x
I love the idea of the letter from father Christmas!
Lots of fun to put together
Your energy and creativity are boundless, Gina!
Aww… thank you. I tend to collapse after 6 pm 😂
Gosh! I've been scruffy hosting for years. Who knew?
Me too! And who even knew we were such trendsetters!
Love those letters from Santa, Gina! So beautifully illustrated too.
Thank you Annie. I do enjoy doing them but admit feeling relief when I popped them all in the postbox yesterday afternoon.
Dear Gina, how I love reading your words every Sunday. You brighten up the wet grey days of winter and it feels as though I can hear your voice. Your writing is so natural and relatable. Thank you so much. Sending you much love and best wishes from a damp Chelmondiston on the Shotley Peninsula in Suffolk. Julia xx
Thank you so much Julia, your comment has really made my day. And what a damp dismal day it’s been here in the East. Perfect for staying home and writing letters though… all done and posted now!
What a wonderful grandma you are!! You are making lovely memories for them.
Thank you Kath, that’s very kind of you.
It wouldn’t be Sunday morning without your entertaining Substack to read whilst on my 1st, (2nd, 3rd …) coffee of the morning. Thanks, and who knew Santa shopped at Tesco’s. Love the letters too. Take care Gina … see you again next Sunday x
Thank you as ever for taking the time to comment Alan. It’s always lovely to know you are reading!
Just read this fir the first time today! 🙄
I really was caught up with the Christmas busyness throughout December!
I made four dozen mince pies, but with help from the young lad helping in our café kitchen. It was initially frustrating but we made it work. I’m one who usually takes on too much and is loathe to share the load, but I’m trying to change. Actually I’m having to let folks do everything at the moment as I am suffering from a headache, tinnitus and labyrinthitis!! Thankfully after more than three weeks of this, my dizziness seems to be improving! One step forward at least! 😊
So pleased to hear you are starting to feel better Morag. Letting go and accepting help can be so difficult. I know it’s something I’m not very good at!