Christmas lite done. Arguably the most politically difficult / emotionally challenging. Some consternation that I wasn't drinking. I think after others had a few drinks they sort of forgot and I was fully engaged and perfectly happy not drinking so it was fine, although it turns out when not powered by alcohol I'm not keen on staying up that late. Trish crashed out mega early as sick but I played stupid games with the girls and they all screamed friendly obscenities at one another, throwing things and screeching. I sometimes wonder if I've fathered monkeys instead of humans. At one point they were actually unintelligible, laughing so much about something I couldn't understand. It was really nice to see although a bit exhausting. It's really lovely when all the girls are here but it is sensory overload so I just have to understand that I'm not going to understand and this seems to be quite funny to them so it all works out. But it's chalk one up in the 'win' memory column, which I'm really pleased/relieved about. Tomorrow I get to relax and be with strangers so I can power the old emotional motor down for a recharge and I can be a bit silly and lost in the crowd. Beaming you all the best. Pew pew! My happiness reflects out into the world and now you got some on you! No don't rub it off. Savour it. It's yours now. You can have that. You're welcome.