Tis the season to be busy and dream of cookies..

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Preparing in drips for school
getting the kids to write names on their books
spring cleaning here and spring cleaning there
in spurts ....
looking forward to Christmas
listening to Christmas songs via You Tube in the office
looking forward to wearing that new dress
looking forward to Christmas goodies (especially sugee cake)
Thinking about what to prepare for the big family feast
settling the presents list
wrapping the gifts
did I miss anyone out ...

looking forward to Christmas mass

and then the New Year..

Sweet and Heavenly greetings to all this season.

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A Cuban In London said…
Loved that clip. She had the voice of an angel. Now she has the mouth of a lorry driver. :-)

Merry Christmas (belatedly, I know) and Happy New Year to you and your family.

Greetings from London.
29/12/10
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