'Twas the weeks before Christmas

I remark each year that there is one week when it is impossible to do everything that needs to be done in the weeks before Christmas. There will be at least a couple of nights when you have to be in multiple places at the same time.
I note, each year, (tired old grouch that I am becoming...less and less able to be original) that to be in two places at once is do-able...but I draw the line at three. There are two nights this week when I have to be in three places at once.
So, I look forward to this week's completion. I felt sad for the lady who rang yesterday wanting me to spend almost the whole of one day doing a funeral in two different stages. Unfortunately I couldn't do it. (A couple of years ago our dear elderly neighbour had to be buried on Christmas Eve....what a joy, but what a day for a funeral). Likewise, I felt for my friend and colleague whose wife had a fall yesterday after they had entertained family all day. It is difficult enough without having a broken hip, too!
And today two wanderers will return from overseas. Pleased to have them home, but there has been frantic cleaning up to get things ready so they don't walk into a mess. Still a bit to do!!!
Sunday last the two youngest got into a spat and upset each other no end. But a few hours later they seemed to be back as best of friends.
In January, my remaining paternal Aunt will arrive, we are looking forward to seeing her. And at least by then we will have well and truly earned the holiday we all need.