Today will involve a little bit of washing and ironing to try and have some semblance of order begin to descend upon our house. Apparently we’ve also a trip to a gaming shop and and a soft toy shop to make, to take a little advantage of the sales. Then in the late afternoon we will head off to visit friends.

We’ve a few days of socialising to be had, which is great as it offers something for us all and a break from the rampage through Christmas presents.

Unusually all my worship is written and prepared for this week – apart from buying some bubble mix. The readers were asked before Christmas, and while one of them is a little uncertain about what they are doing that is something that can be fixed in a brief phone conversation. As an extra bonus some of the Kirk Session are leading worship on 8th January.

All of this offers an opportunity to spend time with the family on holiday; do some reading; and maybe think a little about what a new year might bring.