So, in my attempt to be organised, I have bought us some tickets for the panto; Brian Conley in Cinderalla at the Royal Centre…. Oh no I haven’t….Oh yes I have !

I am determined this year to be well organised about Christmas, to avoid the stress and anxiety that accompanies this great time of year for most mums I’m sure.

I have started some hypnotherapy to help me to be more relaxed about the event, and so far so good, but it is a long way off yet.

I actually made my Christmas present list at the weekend, so I can see the task ahead. We went to a lovely Christmas craft fayre at Arnold Hill school, and I actually bought 3 or 4 presents, some cards and gift wrap. A good start already.

We will be having mum and Tony for the run up to Christmas day and for a couple of days after. I need to contact Andy to see if we will get together again over the Christmas period sometime too. We have done it the past 2 years and it has been fantastic.

Mum has offered to buy panto tickets for us all again this year. I must get them booked up if we are to get a good date.