XMAS MORNING

Owing to everyone being up so late on Xmas Eve, the morning started a little later than is customary – in fact it was almost 5:30am before Wilson burst into my room, shouting, 'Has he been yet? Has Father Xmas been?'

Once we'd assembled downstairs the children disappeared into a maelstrom of wrapping paper as they all opened their gifts, while Polly and Billi looked on happily.

In spite of all the excitement, little Byron had trouble keeping awake – at the zoo he's usually in bed by eight o' clock, so staying up until midnight is taking a toll…
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I noticed Wilson surreptitiously scanning the New Year's Honours List this morning, 'Just in case the Queen has finally decided to do the right thing.'
Judging by his expression, I think I can safely assume that she hasn't!