The tree and all the decorations are up, the Christmas cards have been written and posted, the presents have been bought (and some are even wrapped). Apart from a couple of minor mishaps (nephew’s present going missing in the post and granddad unknowingly buying the same gift for Casper that I had already ordered), this year’s festive preparations have (dare I say it!?) been remarkably plain sailing.
The hardest thing this week has been getting the kids up in the morning and delivering them to school on time. Having notched up no less than six Christmas concerts between them in the last week, they are just plain exhausted and in need of a break from the daily routine. This weekend could not have rolled around soon enough but at least there are only five more days of school to go and most of the after school activities have already finished for the term.
On a different note, I’m after some Christmas movie tips. My all-time favourites are Love Actually and The Holiday but my husband finds them too soppy (can’t think why?!) so I’d like to find some films that we can enjoy together. Do you have a favourite Christmas movie?
Have a great weekend. X
Post note: I just realised that The Holiday is on TV tonight – yay! – and husband is out at a Christmas party – double yay!
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Oh my gosh! When I saw the word “movie” my first thought was “Love Actually,” and there you wrote it. 🙂 It’s my favorite.
I still haven’t wrapped a single gift. :O
It’s a ‘must watch’ at Christmas time! I normally do all my wrapping a day or two before Christmas so it’s very out-of-character organised of me to have done so many already. Just have to make sure I remember where I have stashed all the presents…X
Hmmm…tricky one. Just gotta to love those girly movies. What about Chevy chase national lampoon??? If you’re into that sort of thing…x
Ooh yes, haven’t watched that in ages, think the boys would enjoy it too. Thanks! X
I love Home Alone and Elf!!
Thanks, they’re going straight on the list. The boys will enjoy those too. X
I’ve just watched”Love actually ” two days ago for the Xtime. I love it .I also love “About a boy ” with Hugh Grant again . Have read the book as well . x
Oh yes that’s a good one, haven’t watched it for ages x
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Time to do it . I think it is also a very good adaption from the book and offers some productive discussions with the children , OK older ones .
Enjoy a happy 3rd Advent. xx
Love Actually! *sigh 🙂
I never tire of that film. I love how its a collection of lots of little stories in one. X
Just watched Love Actually last night. It’s like a tin of Quality Street. So sugary sweet yet so good!
That’s a great analogy, I agree wholeheartedly x
It’s a Wonderful Life is a great movie with James Stewart. A real classic. I also liked the Holiday Inn. These are not modern movies like How The Grinch Stole Christmas.
Here are the movies we will be watching (I have not seen them though…)
The Shop Around The Corner.
Home For The Holidays.
And Pitch Perfect but that is not a Christmas themed movie I think.
xoxo, Eszter
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Thank you so much for your tips, I will definitely check them out. Have a safe trip xxx
Cheers!
Yep, “The Holiday” is pretty cool, and I quite like “The Family Stone”, with Sarah Jessica Parker, because it’s both funny and poignant ! Happy Xmas ! X
Oh I haven’t seen that one. Love SJP so definitely going on the list. Thanks x
Love Actually is my all time favorite! 🙂 When I was a kid my favorite was : It’s a Wonderful Life 🙂
I also recommend – It’s a Wonderful Life. We watch it every year.
Christmas Blessings ~ Wendy
Thank you! Hope you have a great Christmas. X