Sunday afternoon by the fire

I had such a lovely long lie this morning because I banned James from waking me until 10! It was great and I woke feeling refreshed. Ally and Clarissa got up at about 11 (she slept in Jamie's room), it turned out that they had got home at 4.30 after clubbing in town using Ally's dodgy ID and advice by phone from Jamie about where to go! They had a great time. James and I nipped into town to get a couple more Christmas presents - we keep thinking that we have finished but then think of something else. That really should be us completely finished now! In the afternoon Forrest, Marjory and the children came round for coffee and we had a festive afternoon with them and Davie by the fire in the lounge, having a good chat and a laugh. It was a nice way to spend a chilly afternoon. Ally arrived home after taking Clarissa to catch her train, he was absolutely exhausted and is now in bed at the unusually early hour of 9.30! Grandma came round for Sunday night tea as usual and we watched the semi-final results show of Strictly Come Dancing, and then made our plans for Christmas dinner. Grandma has ordered an 11 lb turkey with two different kinds of stuffing and chipolatas. I have already ordered my big Christmas shopping, to be delivered by Tesco on the 22nd. Well, I'm off to bed via a pleasant soak in the bath where I will read my current book "Let the great world spin". It's a bit gloomy so far but I'm hoping it will pick up.