Christmas in Martock

Cora and I made our way home to England on our own this year. Saying goodbye to Mummy was harder for Lis and me than Cora, who took it in her normal 'yeh, what ever' stride.

The only thing I was worried about this trip was the flight. Would Cora behave with just her Dad? Would she keep asking and crying for Mum?
Cora was brilliant on the plane. She kept herself busy by reading her books, playing on her new 'puter' and watching the selection of children's programs on the seat back tele. I must say that the choices for the under fives programs was not as good on BA as it is on Virgin Atlantic.

Nan and Pop were waiting at the airport and took us home to Martock. (After two wee stops on the way, good girl Cora.)
Once back in Martock we stopped in to see Big Nan (my Nan (Gran), Cora's Great Nan) where Cora entertained us all with some singing and dancing. Where does the child get her energy from after only three hours of sleep on the plane?
The first night started off really well with Cora going to sleep in her bed after a few stories, but at 2 am it all went horrible wrong. She woke up crying and asking for Mummy, wanting to go home and wanting breakfast, eggs and soldiers. We chatted for hours until she finally went to sleep. We had a repeat performance last night as well.
Yesterday (Sunday), we were altogether again as a family, minus Lis of course. Dean, Jen, Euan and Nan came over for our late Christmas Day. What a beautiful baby boy Euan is. Cora was all over him like a rash and constantly wanted to hold and kiss him. She was really gentle and loving. It was magical seeing both together. Dean's a very handy fella but I have to say, Euan is the greatest thing he has ever made.
Mum and Dad created a wonderful Christmas feast after the normal kitchen bickering that makes the cooking process a lot of fun for us spectators and makes Christmas complete.
We had a full on turkey dinner will ALL the trimmings. At the end the only thing that wasn't stuffed was the turkey.
Just as dinner started Cora flaked out.
In the afternoon we all exchanged presents and played with Cora. Nan and Pop bought her a Tea Set that she won't stop playing with. We've all drank enough imaginary cups of tea to float a battle ship.