Christmas = Chaos

Christmas = Chaos

"I think we could do with a new door from the kitchen" She said

"Why not all three in that corner? And have a window in them to let light into the corner; also at Christmas you will see the hall lights from the kitchen" I replied

So it was agreed

A local joiner was contacted and a style of door and price agreed

 

"First week in December will that be OK?

The joiner arrived three doors were removed

First door brought in and fitted, followed close behind by numbers two and three.

"They will require a while to dry out before you paint them; say after Christmas" He said 

 

Furniture was moved around and the floor given a good vacuuming

"Should do for Christmas now" She said "Lets try a new layout"

Furniture rearranged - No we didn't like that

Moved back as original layout - No

Three rearrangements later - Leave it like that

 

The cooker stopped working

Well the oven part

Down to the shop

Chose a cooker

Delivered next day

 

Cooker came while we were putting up 

Christmas lights in the hall and on the stairs

Computer moved from the table to be replaced with boxes

Decorations, lights, Cross stitch wall hangings, cards to send

Glitter, tinsel, sticky tape, drawing pins and such

 

Christmas Eve cook the turkey

The new cooker was a more efficient model

Turkey was ready faster than expected

In fact slightly over done

 

Prepare sauces

Make trifle  and leave for the jelly to set

Mince pies followed the turkey

Sausage rolls - well sausage meat in a tray with crust top and bottom for a change - and ease

Watch Christmas service on TV

 

Christmas Day - Sleep in

Meant to be up earlier

Polish the dining table

Set out individual places

Cutlery, Wine Glass, Table mats

Oh and a Christmas cracker each

 

Open pressies

Each chocolate

Dinner to much to eat trifle - Later on

More sweets

Late night TV

 

 

Reviews

[Carthage Thorne| The Wi..]

I enjoyed reading this piece. Really puts into perspective what all it takes to plan, get ready and hold a Christmas family event. People love the end result but don't always understand the stuff that happens "back-stage" or before hand as they say. Very well expressed in this poem.

[Wild Rose]

Too True . A TV series following the Red Arrows. Going behind the scenes > Mechanics: armourer, Photographer, publicity, security, Announcer > And that is only part 2

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

Wonderful all the effort u put in and it all worked out in the end- well done sounded great and i hope u had a very merry christmas🌹

[Wild Rose]

Yes we did thank you
All the hard work done enough prepared food to last until the new year >
Happy New Year yo you

[‘Thoughts In Time’🌹]

And many blessings to you🌹🌹🌹

[Coyote Poetry]

I was lucky. I worked the holiday. Quiet house. You had a busy night.
Coyote

[Wild Rose]

First we are retired so Christmas time was busy to get ready for
As the PC had been move from the table I just had reading & games ++ TV

Now returned to our quiet ways > highlight to go to hospital for tests > until summer comes round & the campsites reopen

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree my friend. I like the Winter months. Slower and easier.

[Onlyme]

A lot of hard work and preparation done. To the lead up to the holiday session. Sounds like you need another holiday after all that.

[Wild Rose]

Thank you Dawn
Now I am having to help in the kitchen more
I work under instructions > I am not allowed to play with sharp knives > I do the pouring of hot liquids; lifting heavy, hot dishes setting the table


Eating & drinking the food > feet up > Wash up eat the sweets

A lot easier clearing away
Now understanding the new cooker _ less dark brown buns

[Einstein Noodle]

ahahaha belated Merry Christmas Wild one! very relatable! easy read for me ... made me smile with empathy and humor
E.

[Wild Rose]

Thanks - Happy New Year
It was sort of chaos No time to write & no PC to send messages >>"Out of this world"

[Gee]

Makes me tired reading this. I'd have left the new doors til the new ( this) year, cooked on the barbie washing down the burnt offerings with a glass or to of fizzzzz....bliss.
Enjoyed this write Wild Rose

[Wild Rose]

The cooker had stopped working

The doors were my idea some time back When they came round to the idea I said now or never

[barleygirl]

I'm sorry I have not read you much lately (I've been sketchy here at the cafe). Thanks for read-requesting me so I can get you back in the loop of my reading library rotation. This poem has a great balance of your analytical approach toward using plentiful exact details in a story, but also keeping things light, playful, descriptive, & popping for all the senses. You remind me why I have not gone this route for the last 20 holidays or so! I'm more into a natural, organic celebration these days! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Wild Rose]

This chaos is the reason I have not been writing > My PC has been placed out of reach
I prefer the Christmases' when we were working
And we just came home for a rest >> or when we were cycling and went away to a YHA

[barleygirl]

I love the part about PC out of reach! That's a great excuse, like the dog ate my homework! *wink! wink!*