Lots of last minute preparation for Christmas including a much needed hair cut. I’m in two minds about Christmas. I love the tradition and being with family. I grimace at the consumerism which is why we’ve tried to edge toward more thoughtful gifts. In a perfect hippy dippy world we would make our gifts – crafts, poetry, letters, paintings – gifts that convey meaning and take thought and time to create. Gifts that arrive in slow motion, not over night shipped. I may not have fully gotten to that place this year, but the intent and mindful desire is there. Happy Christmas Eve.
![Christmas decorations in baby room Christmas decorations in baby room](http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Christmas_decorations_in_baby_room.jpg)
Mah Mah went to town!
![Baby boy o and mah mah in the kitchen Baby and grandma in kitchen](http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Baby_boy_o_and_mah_mah_in_the_kitchen.jpg)
Morning chunder and cuddles
![Waitrose checkout Waitrose checkout](http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Waitrose_checkout.jpg)
Another trip to Waitrose
![Baby boy o with purple spoon Baby with purple spoon](http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Baby_boy_o_with_purple_spoon.jpg)
Loving the spicy tomato soup for lunch
![Lunch leftovers Lunch leftovers](http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Lunch_leftovers.jpg)
Last of the leftovers from the family gathering
![Dinner at loch fyne Dinner at loch fyne](http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Dinner_at_loch_fyne.jpg)
Chatty date night. What is your word for next year? Opportunity. Balance.
![Skyping with mum and dad for Christmas Skyping for Christmas](http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Skyping_with_mum_and_dad_for_Christmas.png)
Wishing Australia a Merry Christmas
![Santa door tag Santa door tag](http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Santa_door_tag.jpg)
He’s the best baby boy in the whole world. We love you more than words can describe
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