presents neath the tree..

snuggled under the christmas tree are a selection of presents for sam ( thank you dad and AL) and for sam to give his friends. I have been very impressed by the fact that both he and the puppy have left them alone-after the initial shake (sam) and sniff (puppy). The bodes well for the rest of the presents that will join them. Perhaps everything will still tamper free on the big day. We have almost finished putting lights on the tree-after several trips out to get more. We usually only have a small tree so a string of 50 lights is perfect. This year however, we have gone for a 6 for model as we have the room and it takes zillions of lights! Thank goodness they are cheap and on sale at Asda. We have two popcorn/cranberry garlands on the tree and will decorate it properly once M has finished with the lights. It is starting to look festive here and thankfully all two legged and 4 legged creatures have resisted the temptation to play with the decorations.

Yesterday was standard start to the week-normals in the morning followed by a trip out with M to lay in provisions for xmas. The bulk of the shopping is being delivered next week but there were a few special bits that he wanted to pick up.

Today we made a flying trip to pborough to deliver usborne books, pick up more fimo (you didn't warn us it was addictive merry) and run a few errands. We took miko for a windblown walk in ferry meadows and she was baffled as to why the geese and swans didn't want to play with her! This evening we vegged out in front of Toy Story. Despite not remembering the movie sam was convinced that he didn't like it. I put it on to remind him what a good film it it. He was transfixed and has gone to bed believing that his toys do come alive while he is asleep. I remember believing the sam thing when I was his age and even older! It was lovely to see him talking with his toys and arranging them for bed-how he fit in there with them I am sure I don't know. He is looking forward to watching toy story 2 on thursday night and no doubt most of his fluffers will have to watch with him. Goodness help miko if she dares to even sniff one.

Spare a thought for Miko because she can't eat from tomorrow noon as she is going in thursday to be spayed. She is going to be so grumpy and pesty by dinner time don't know how I am going to cope! Will have to be extra vigilent with the cat bowls and the garbage can as she thinks both are good places to snack.