He came.
He brought us many lovely things and some amazing surprises.
But eventually, the pleasures of more technologically advanced presents won Edward's attention.
We had a lovely Christmas Day and hope you did too. We enjoyed Bettine's company and though we missed my Mum more than I can say, I spoke to her on the phone several times during the day.
"How has your day been?" I asked her around 7pm last night.
"Wonderful" was her answer.
It made me smile.