There were a couple of extra big fairies hanging around in the forest this morning.

DEAR SPOOK, we went for a walk down to Fairy Glen. I wasn't sure if the children would want to come, but they were up and out with great enthusiasm. They thought it might have been cut down as there had been talk of it before we left, but it seemed pretty much intact. I'm sure there is still controversy over a pile of junk scattered around the forest, but it has a lot of charm. You could easily walk right past without noticing it if you didn't know it was there.

Your children have quite a lot of charm just now too. They are very in tune with each other. Perhaps being alone together for a few evenings while I am working has helped as there is no-one to referee if they fall out. Being excited about you and Christmas is possibly helping. I hope they can keep it up for the next two weeks.

I am sad that you only have 12 days left. But I am excited too.

xxx