Almost

I am officially almost ready for Christmas!

Gifts have been bought, there were some mind changes so some were rebought. Later today the house will smell like Gingerbread, YAY! I really didn't think I'd have time to make houses this year but have pared down how many will be made.

Yesterday I bought my Christmas present from my mother, she had no idea what to buy me. I don't like knowing what I am getting so I'll whisper it so I don't hear .... just don't tell me ok. *Lowers voice and not looking at what I type, looking around to make sure I am not looking over my shoulder* Faking it cookbook and a Creme Brulee set.

Both were bought at my work - the book much cheaper than it is in the link. shop at Victoria's Basement. I pretty much stuck to Mum's budget, she said around $50, I spent $4 more but is she had bought it herself it would have cost $63, a lot more elsewhere.

I am nice and relaxed today, which may not last if I don't get off this computer, get dressed, work out what I need to buy for house building and Christmas breakfast then get to the grocery store before coming back to bake.

We host breakfast on Christmas morning for our family, David's brother Ben has a standing reservation to stay over on Christmas Eve, he loves to watch the kids open their presents, just as long as I supply Bacon and Egg Muffins. He is a 50 year old kid, he is first up on Christmas morning, usually with a bell waking everyone in the house, he does let David and I get at least 2 or 3 hours sleep - really quite nice of him.

Living so close to family, our yard sides onto my parents, my niece and David's nephews houses so we have an open house for breakfast. As well as eggs, bacon, muffins, I am cooking pancakes and Hash browns, for the healthy minded there will be a fruit platter.

Ok better get to it.