Spooky Holidays 2010/11

[JHyde]

When I say baby families, they absolutely don't have to include children. I must admit that I think the holidays with kids is something special, but 'baby family' also refers to people newly married and starting their own thing. (Marriage and parenthood are two different things in my book.) And I have a lot of friends in that category this year.

The hosting of the exchange student sounds excellent, you should totally get in on that. I help out a a homeless man's shelter on Christmas Day (as well as an overnight once a month) and it really makes my day. I spend most of the night before singing with some people who are honorary family. I may or may not go to my godmother's on Christmas Night, depending on various things.

I make mix CDs to send to my friends so that I can give everyone something. Ask Bea - they're actually pretty cool! I try and add some new people to my list every year.

I do miss helping to pack the sacks early on Christmas morning, playing Father Christmas. The youngest in my family is almost finished school, so those days are over.