Easy Christmas

We did most of our shopping in less than two hours this afternoon. I’m not quite sure how that worked out, but it was almost pleasantly simple. We really only have to buy for the boys and our two nieces and nephew but it somehow drags out into a huge endeavor covering several days and multiple stores. This time, we managed most within one shopping centre. We opted to buy board games for the relatives this year rather than struggle to find something that would meet approval of parents and kids. We found one present for Game Fanatic and the other I will buy in Perth tomorrow (assuming it’s in stock). Lego Lover’s birthday present is done and we just have to find a couple Christmas presents. That pretty much covers it for us.

We’re having the family Christmas in our backyard this year, weather permitting. It’s rather early but there were reports yesterday that there will be thunderstorms that afternoon. Today the report says it’s going to be boiling hot. I wonder what they will say tomorrow…We’re going to buy precooked ham and possibly a turkey breast to slice down so we don’t have to cook. I might be making chickpea-vegetable patties (the day before) and the Scientist might be making a dessert. That should cover our part of the food. If all goes to plan we will be able to relax on Christmas day. Since the family is coming here for Christmas, we are just having light snacks and cake for Lego Lover’s birthday at a nearby park and we can keep dinner to immediate family afterwards. We haven’t done any Christmas baking as yet but I think we will try making our new traditional gingerbread people Monday or Tuesday. I am also thinking about trying cinnamon rolls but may again put that idea aside for another time.