the best present...

stops time. He knew this was a nature book, he had sussed it out under the tree. He knew is was from Morven, he knew it would be good. And nevertheless he opened it first and all the other presents waited their turn- even the Ninjago Golden Dragon and that is saying something.
We had a lovely day, we heard the last line of the Queen's speech, same as every year, how do we always miss it? Fabulous meal with perfect Yorkshire puddings. And excellent Christmas pudding, but no-one got the silver. And good presents and good times, and good food and good comedy in the evening after everyone was asleep. Thanks all, we made it through the year.