You Made me Forget Myself...

Today, I miss the kids.

Today, traditionally was the day we all spent the day as a family. Today in town is "Wintertainment", the town's welcome to the "C" Word.

When the kids were little - and by Little, I mean when Tooli was nought but a twinkle in our eyes, and Boy was in a buggy, we would trail with 1000 other families and stand on the prom and watch amazed as the Royal Navy Sea king flew Santa in from the North Pole.

Santa would be lowered to the car park, and then driven through the town in the back of a towed Lifeboard. All the shops were open, and gifting mince pies, and sweeties, occasionally the odd glass of sherry. Music played out all of the shops, and chestnuts were roasted on street corners and there was a grotto and a craft fair in the Town hall. Mounted Police, Fire Engines and Ambulances took pride of place on the Hill, and dance classes, scouts, and sports groups entertained and served coffee.

Now, both kids are away... and the Sea King doesn't drop Santa any more - he comes ashore via the Life Boat. There's a parade, the ambulances, and the fire engines are still there, music was blaring; there were kids dressed as elves,and the occasional adult .... and there were fair rides, and owls.

But the spirit of Christmas was missing.

Maybe it was the unseasonably fair weather? The sun shining over the town, when we are more used to pelting rain, or freezing frost.

But I think it was because I was missing my babies.

Until I heard my phone Beep.

I raked for it in my bag and laughed as I read...

"Are you going to Wintertainment? Can you get me a Gingerbread house? "

Aw. Bless my Baby - kicks in with her wee funnies, just when I need them most.



Gorgeous sunset. Sometimes it's just too beautiful for words.