So last Thursday was the funeral. It was held at the South Bristol Crematorium. Seeing people around me, that I cared about, being so upset really got to me (again!). The impact of losing Nan is still being felt, as certain Christmas traditions cant happen any more - deeping the sadness all round.

Had the kids this weekend. When I picked them up on Friday, I also had to take them to the dentist. That was quite fun - Chan had his teeth counted and laughed the whole time :)

I am slowly impressing on them how much they need to behave, be quiet, etc. Sometimes it seems like such a huge amount of effort for no return (as I have no influence on what happens when they are not with me) but sometimes it pays off. Like Rhiannon using "Excuse me", "May I" and "Please" in a question. Or Chan telling his sister to "Shh! Annon" before they get told off again.

Sunday morning we went and exchanged Xmas gifts with my sister. Rhiannon got a "My Scene" beauty salon set and Chan got a police HQ with helicopter and stuff. I'd bought my nephew a little science set - but when he opened it, I was amazed at how much was in there. I want one now!

I said last week that there was only 1 present to get, but unfortunately Boots let me down and I now need 4 presents in total. How sucky! They kindly gave me a �5 voucher for my trouble (and the original Advantage points) but what I really, really needed were the damn presents. I will need to try a couple of places this evening to see if I can get them sorted out - not a lot of chance between now and Xmas Eve to get them, wrap them and deliver them. Aaargh!

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