Happy Solstice

I was so busy yesterday that I didn't have time to mention the above. Maybe Tuesday's early morning post was self-explanatory. Actually, it is one of my faves, maybe the favorite, although, I do tend to sing "The holly and the Ivy" whilst collecting greenery, as a sort of thankyou. I don't know all the words, but I like the bit about the rising of the moon... I shall be doing that tomorrow, weather permitting, as we have to go to relatives on Chrissie Eve (Yawn).
I have also been waiting for photo's taken on other people's phone/camera, which haven't materialised, unfortunately. We went straight from Leeds to a solstice party, which was great. A shame I was so tired. The children made decorated Yule logs, with wishes tied onto them, and burned them on the fire. I wished for a new roof (still dripping), a new floor (still wobbly), and a new bed (still rock hard). Jem wanted to take her's home, but Fugs wanted to burn his, even though it was very beautiful, as "that is the whole point". (Glad I tied my wishes to his one then).

Today (Wednesday) I spent just about all day making mince pies, and only managed 24. Well I did make the mincemeat. Fugsy really enjoyed this. Fairy lights have gone on over-sized tree (not surprised!)and it's dropped a ton of needles, even though it's been watered loads. I don't think it's meant to be inside, poor thing. Mind you, it would have blown away if we had left it out any longer.

Ally didnt go to bed till 1/4 past 11, hence the lateness. I think he must be a bit ill. I'm going to have to go shopping tomorrow, among a load of other things. O, I thought I was organised. Got more and more frustrated today with the slowness of everything I try to do.