Fri 9th Dec 2011
8am- Had argument about Xmas shopping on way to work. Think must be done soon, only 2 weeks 2 days. Also, need decorations as first Xmas living together. Also, must buy cookbook as now married, so must become domestic goddess. Will try perfect Xmas dinner.
9:13am- Nothing to do. Reproached shopping subject. Harry says pointless buying decorations, as will just make more mess during move. Realise won't change opinion, so will buy in secret like sly, crafty person. Moved onto presents, he has no argument. Got Leo for second opinion.
"I think Janet's already got them," Yes. Result. Will have to take me shopping now, as closest friend has already bought our presents. "Not sure though, I just leave her to it, causes more hassle than it's worth," V. smug smile on husband's face.
11:56am- Still not changing mind. May use crafty seduction techniques. Will have to wait for lunch break.
4pm- No chance to use crafty seduction, had case. Also no lunch, v. hungry.
4:11pm- "If it shuts you up, I'll take you to that big centre place, it's meant to be open till late," Hoorah.
8pm- Next year will go shopping alone with Janet. Had to leave husband at coffee place after 2 hours, couldn't stand moaning. List of things bought:
4 metre tinsel x 15
Baubles x 30
Chocolate baubley things x 20 (had 30, but got hungry)
M & S gift card for J
Model aircraft kit thing for L
Doctor toy box and dress up for Thomas (v. cute, can't wait to have own child to dress up)
Socks & Tie for Harry
Delilah Smith cookbook for Mrs C
Chocolate tool box thing for Mrs C's boyfriend (Harry will appreciate as thinks boyfriend is a bit of a tool)
Cookbook for self
Thornton's truffles x 10 (for co-workers)
Got lots of stocking filler things.
9:30pm- Have 3 Xmas day options.
Leo, Janet and Thomas
Mrs C and boyfriend
Stay at home, have coupley Xmas
Can't decide. Harry says Mrs C has wanted family Xmas for long time. Also, Mrs C's boyfriend has bought v. large turkey. Leo & Janet invited first, but not sure if expected to spend Xmas with mother-in-law, so should have known was going be invited. Like idea of family Xmas, imagine sitting around in knitted jumpers, laughing at cracker jokes and hearing Harry childhood stories. Though, Xmas with Leo last year was v. similar.
9:42pm- Have decision. Will have Christmas morning as couple, will then have lunch with Mrs C, then spend evening with L & J. Perfect. Harry also said will get taxi to and from Mrs C's, so can drink. V. clever.
10:13pm- Realised will now not have opportunity to become domestic goddess with Xmas dinner cooking. Will have to make v. good breakfast.