Another weekend done and my daughter pointed out it's about 88 sleeps til Christmas. Another Christmas ebbing ever closer. And then the panic sets in because so much has happened this year but nothing spectacular or groundbreaking as such. No big fancy holidays or celebrations and yet so much has happened to celebrate. So it's made me realise that the little things are so so important and the if I can get into the present as much as possible I will notice these small things and appreciate them more. My parents are currently on a month's cruise to Canada and, I won't lie, it's been nice not having to worry about them, take time out to visit them and deal with their needs. BUT, that's because I know they're coming home (tomorrow, in fact) and I know they haven't gone from my life for good. That's a day I don't want to even contemplate. So, today this is my reminder to appreciate everything that seems mundane and small because I know I will certainly miss things I take for granted if they...