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01 Describe a moment from today that you want to remember always.
The excitement of Miss K upon finding her Christmas elf Glitter had arrived this morning.
02 What are five things that you have enjoyed the most about this year?
Miss K being at school (& the friends we have all made), watching Miss A grow, renovating the girls room, scrapbooking, spending more time with mum
03 What were the five hardest things about this year?
Miss K having an attitude, Miss K being at school, wonky sleep, long colds
04 Do you feel ready for the holiday season?
Yup, nearly all the shopping is done
05 Who are the people you will be buying presents for this year?
Hubby, the girls, my parents, the in-laws
06 Write about your family rituals when it comes to Christmas time.
Breakfast with Mum & Dad – croissants, ham, cheese & pineapple.
07 Is there someone you are missing right now?
My cousin.
08 How will you spend Christmas Eve?
Opening our Christmas Eve box (new PJs & a DVD) then watching the DVD. Once kids are in bed, doing the final present wrap, stockings and Santa bits
09 How will you spend Christmas Day?
Open Santa presents at home with the girls. Breakfast & lunch with my side of the family. Tea with hubby’s family.
10 Write about your favourite childhood Christmas memory.
Waking up to find Santa had been.
11 What are three things you are thankful for right now?
My family
12 Write about three people who have made a difference in your life this year.
My mum, for her strength and resilience. My bestie, just because. My hubby, for believing in me.
13 How do you feel about the world events in this last month?
Sad and angry.
14 When was the last time you cried, and why?
The other night because of PMS and crap hormones
15 When was the last time you laughed, and why?
Today because of a funny video on YouTube
16 What is the most wonderful gift you could possibly receive?
The news that mum was better
17 What does generosity mean to you?
Being kind and unselfish
18 What does Christmas mean to you?
A time of giving, sharing and spending time with family and friends
19 Write a list of all the things you feel you have achieved in 2015.
Been in business 11 years, have managed to renovate another room, still alive, learned some new skills
20 What is the funniest thing you’ve read or heard recently?
Miss K sharing crappy Christmas jokes
21 Write about the things you find hard around this time of the year.
Missing loved ones who are no longer with us
22 What happened at 10am today?
Having a cuppa, checking social media. Kids watching ABC for Kids
23 How are you planning to spend New Year’s Eve?
Quiet night in, a few drinks with hubby, ABC NYE show, working on my Life workbook, starting my 2016 planner
24 What are you most looking forward to on New Year’s Day?
Having a shiny new planner to play with
25 What’s on your heart right now?
Happiness that I have a loving family
26 Write down five things that you want to remember about Christmas day.
The girls ripping into their presents, enjoying time with my brother, the lovely weather, good food, happiness.
27 What are three things from this past month that have been magical?
The kids meeting Santa, Christmas lights, the girls’ faces on Christmas morning
28 What are three things from this past month that have made you feel helpless?
World issues, family issues, environment issues
29 How are you feeling today?
Pretty good. Tired but happy.
30 What is your favourite thing about Sunday nights right now?
Enjoying time with hubby after the kids have gone to bed.
31 What excites you the most about 2016?
Our 10th wedding anniversary. Planning a trip away
