Digging through my wardrobe for my thick jumpers, cardigans and coats is always the sign for me that christmas is here. I get the jittery feeling in my stomach, start smiling for no reason and even dig out a wombling merry christmas. It is tacky but I guarantee it will put a smile on your face as uncle Bulgaria starts singing
Now the snowy month is December which I love because it is so busy, I have my anniversary on the 7th, my birthday on the 16th and of course Christmas.
But has the magic got any less….No!! I get so excited about my birthday, and this year the anniversary is special as our relationship has taken a whole different dynamic as we enter adulthood and embark on the life we want for the forseeable future. Although I have already gotten out of him that he has got me a necklace which I am sure will be beautiful,I will be petrified to wear it as I lose everything lol I will try my hardest to not take it off.
My birthday has always been outshone by christmas, the stores are packed with nervous shoppers trying to control the kids excitement at Santa visiting, our city centre becomes a winter wonderland (last year was Harry Potter themed, which was so exciting for me) and christmas carols are everywhere. I don’t try to fight it, I was never a ‘normal teenager’ and clubbing was not for me. My favourite thing to do on my birthday and christmas day is be with my family
- Some of the family at dinner
Against my will, my birthday situation is changing. I know I am entering adulthood and birthday meals are in order but the 5 year old in me wants no expenses spared and my mum smiling at me as she wakes me up. This is not happening, as an attempt to become individuals and not the one unit we have become mum is going on holiday with her friend. She will return on my birthday in the late afternoon and then we will go for dinner, I am assured I will have her howling Happy Birthday to me down the phone 
The dynamic of christmas changed 5 years ago when my Auntie Lynda passed away, before christmas eve was a night of baking. Mince pies, Sausage Rolls, Samosas and getting the food on the freezing christmas eve morning at 5am. I loved it, mum would wake me up and ensure I had enough layers on and then we would go to the local supermarket to pick up the veg for dinner and we would spend the day prepping it.
This was christmas, opening parcels with riddles on and trying to figure them out as Aunties were always a little out there but for me the four of us (mum, me, auntie and my big bro) made christmas special. With the addition of my niece and nephew christmas has become magic all over again as Santa now really exists.
We now go to an indian restaurant as a family on christmas eve and sit relaxing. The excitement is when we return home. Ever since I was a little girl my mum has made me a hot chocolate and put me to bed reading t’was the night before christmas. Even at 22 I make her do it to me as I love it.
This year, its changing. With Iain having his own family they seem to only spend a few hours here and then 2 days at his girlfriends mum. This upsets me every year but I know it has to change, I can’t kidnap Iain as he is 6ft and would over power me, although I do still try =D. Last year, we had to work christmas day, driving around in the snow storm making sure the elderly got food and care. This year it’s just us and everything is slightly different and I have never been so excited.
Slippers, jumpers and woolly hats. Toys, chocolate and tv are just a few of the things I will be enjoying this christmas without the expense. If there aren’t a lot of us, we don’t need to buy huge amounts of food that cost us our months wage for 2 days! Just a few luxurious bits and a day with mum, what more could a girl want.
I loved the Wombles Christmas video – and yes, it DID put a smile on my face! It brought back some good memories too, of when I lived in England many years ago.
Even though this Christmas for you is going to be different, I hope it’s just as good and exciting as ever!