My Christmas isn't exactly ideal nowdays. Ever since I left school I have never had any full days off work over Christmas, this been mainly due to farm animals needing feeding everyday. There have also been years when problems such as frozen water pipes have obliterated my Christmas spirit. I do manage to have a few afternoons off, but again a certain amount of work is to do everyday. I envy people who have weeks off at this time of year, no wonder they are full of festive cheer. That said things could be worse, its just that it really seems to matter at this time of year. I never really switch off either. Add to this my low mood due to the dark days and things aren't nice.
My parents are coming to our house for Christmas dinner tomorrow, but are leaving soon after to visit my Sister for a few days, so I will have all the routine work to do on the farm. It will take me a little longer and I shall still get some time during the day off, but it doesn't go down well. and after years this annoyance accumulates. Of course at their age they deserve to get away, but that doesn't help me really. This is the time of year it gets to me. And yes, they are hyped up too...There are quite a few parallels that I can relate too if your less then satisfied with this season, mainly because Ive been there and still am.
On a positive note my daughter is nearly three and giving her presents is a bright spark in this grotty picture. I guess time off is the biggest necessity needed to enjoy Christmas as without it all is a bit pointless really !
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