In the darkness of the early hours

Great joy…in the darkness of this morning, while the only light in the living room is the Christmas tree…Rachel and I watched the news channel !  I was up early while the house was dark and quiet.  That happens at “my age”.  And then the fuss and cries came from Rachel’s home – a call…

She can’t eat cranberries

The Festive meal is over…dishes washed, pots scrubbed, stomachs stretched, coffee brewed!  This was our first Christmas with a little one in a very long time!  Conclusion, Christmas is much less energy consuming with just adults.  Rachel’s been a delight today – she seems to love anything with lights and music.  Next year she’ll be…