Friday 5th December 2025
Oh yes it is December! November is behind you! Christmas has well and truly come to Tavistock and the Elf on the Shelf is making all the children scream 'there he is' very loudly. I'm not sure if my nerves will be able to cope with this for 2 more weeks and he may have to go to Lapland UK or the slightly longer journey to the North Pole. We will see what Monday brings and I will let you know next Friday.
I am very excited for Christmas this year as my little grandson Fred will be with me for quite a bit of Christmas. He is even coming to stay for a few days next week because my birthday is the same day as Donny Osmond. Donny and I usually meet up midway between Utah and Fleet but this year I told him we will just have to FaceTime because I want to be with Fred. Fred's mummy and daddy are staying until Sunday, then his mummy, my baby, will stay with her baby until Wednesday. I don't think she will mind me posting this gorgeous picture. Proud grandma am I.
I had an interesting conversation with a little chap at lunchtime today and he whispered loudly that his big brother said that the role of shepherd was the worst role in a Christmas play. It is quite common for older siblings to pass on words of wisdom isn't it and sometimes naughty words that once they have been heard can't be unheard! Of course, I said that all the roles were important because they are, and everyone is needed to work together to put on a show. It is wonderful to have a starring role in things, but without the rest of the cast behind you, you wouldn't shine so bright. I was really proud when Eleanor was Mary at pre-school which is often considered to be a starring role, but I was equally proud when she didn't have a main role. Your children will all be amazing in their plays and the singing sounds beautiful. Bring tissues so you can dab your watery eyes.
TAFF are busy in the hall setting up tomorrow's event and football has almost finished so I am going to pop to the supermarket on my way home to get the weekend feast in. Whatever you do, have a marvellous weekend and if you'd like your Elf go on a journey with mine just let me know.
