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I was exceedingly happy for my isolation to end on December 22nd. It seemed we’d at least managed to avoid a Covid Christmas Day. I’d already missed out on a few Christmas things including an annual theatre trip with my eldest for the second year running. Unfortunately my joy at freedom was short-lived; that same day, two out of three of the children tested positive. It was a massive blow. We had to cancel plans left, right and centre. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Covid Christmas <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In 2020 we had a far more quiet Christmas than usual due to restrictions. It was just my dad, who was in our bubble, that came over. My gregarious dad is like having three people all at once so it still felt quite lively, but even he couldn’t come over this time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It would be the first time we’d have Christmas just us five. The Boxing Day plans, which should have seen my brother and his girlfriend, my mother-in-law and brother-in-laws all coming over had to be cancelled. I won’t lie, it was hugely disappointing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The kids took the news better than us. They were buoyed, no doubt, by the prospect of presents. They were also happy that I’d taken off the days running up to Christmas Day. Proof yet again of their resilience and positivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thankfully neither had symptoms beyond a mild cough\/cold; and that’s the main thing I had to bear in mind to help quell my disappointment. My husband and I felt rather deflated, especially Matt who loves cooking for people. We had all manner of culinary treats stacked up in the fridge, freezer and cupboards ready to feed a lot more than five people over the two days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting busy in the kitchen (just for us) <\/h2>\n\n\n\n