When my brother and I were younger.
Boxing Day was the day we had to write our thank-you letters
for the Christmas presents we had received.
It was also a day to relax with no hassle in the kitchen
as there were always enough delicious leftovers to see us through the day.
Today, my daughter and grandson came over for lunch
and to exchange presents.
I seemed to spend the whole morning in the kitchen
but the meal was good and made all the work worthwhile.
It's traditional to make mince pies over Christmas
and they are served warm, fresh out of the oven.
When I was on my own again,
there was all the washing up to see to.
I do not own a dishwasher.
That job seemed to go on for a long time.
Now I'm getting used to the contrast of having visitors over
and getting back into routine of being on my own again.
I don't dislike the solitude
as it enables me to really be me
to get in touch with who I really am at my core.
However, I do enjoy the company of other folk too
and sometimes it's really nice to be invited
and not always be the hostess!
I do notice that many people prefer to be invited rather than invite,
have you noticed that too?
So on this Boxing Day,
I shall put up my feet, pick up some handiwork
and look at a recorded film.
I also have a new book to start
which is waiting for me on my bedside table!
I hope that you are enjoying a more peaceful aftermath of Christmas.
It feels so good, doesn't it?
