and by the miracle of elapsed time, the tree is now gone, the holidays are over, and it's back to the grind. but with a distinct grin on my face...

christmas was in kent this year, and was good fun. saw my nephews in their natural habitat for the first time, even played football with them! how butch am i? don't answer that.

and then it was back home to a week of festivities around new year, eating and drinking at all sorts of people's houses. and best of all, lots of time with my man, and confirmation that we really have something wonderful together. and that's all you're getting on that topic!

happy happy.