I have run out of clothes. At least warm, sensible clothes. Shall have to wear layer upon layer of summer clothing tomorrow. Or maybe I should put a wash on. Did my favourite part of Christmas prep today - wrapping up presents. Prefer it to the buying of presents as shops are so busy at this time. Also, you can sit at home and watch tacky films with a glass of wine nearby.

Spent today making popcorn cones and searching for non-microwavable popping corn and buying said popcorn and anticipating eating popcorn. Have mastered making cones out of A4 card. Just hope that the popcorn doesn't escape from the bottom. Have also done a lot of waiting for buses recently. Last night, waited for so long, could hardly walk my feet were so cold. Think I should start wearing socks! (not a hint that I want socks for Christmas)

Today we had the dress rehersal for our nativity play - good for a laugh. Involved me pinning 'fat' to father christmas, telling a giant cracker to stand still, attaching things to a turkey's backside and Joseph running offstage saying that he needed the toilet and missing out on the birth of his son. Hope that the real one contains similar moments.

Here is my only Christmas poem:

I used to wish for rubber bands,
so that I could flick them.
Now I'd like a candle
in the shape of santa.

Ok so it is not about the true meaning of Christmas...... here is one about Jesus:

As I gaze into your eyes of glory,
as you hold me in your arms,
I feel your spirit move within me,
and a happiness so divine.

You held me as I lay weeping,
when I felt so far from you.
A certain peace came down upon me
cleansing everything anew.

Thank you Jesus, thank you Saviour,
thank you for my soul's release.

Thank you Jesus, thank you Saviour
for your grace, your love and your peace.