I woke around 4 am.
Somewhat breathless .
I have a post covid cough which sometimes feels worse in the middle of the night.
I couldn’t sleep, so I’ve pottered around a quiet cottage.
I showered and tidied up.
I walked sleepy Welsh terriers and drank a smooth cup of coffee at the kitchen table
I cleaned the carpet where Albert christened with pee, a foot from his litter box
And I tried to read my book club book
My cough settled down and I moved to the living room where I sat sipping the cold coffee with the lounge window open.
Listening to the rain.
Dorothy walked heavily from upstairs and stopped halfway to peep through the bannisters at me I told her I was coming back to bed soon and she returned to my bedroom with a snort.
Apart from when I’ve been working I’ve never been up at this time on Christmas Day since I was 10
Wishing you - and your 'family' - the happiest of Christmases, JayGee. I hope you can give yourself a nice surprise or two. Have a splendid day.
ReplyDeleteAnd I hope you had a peaceful day raymondo xx
DeleteMerry Christmas to you and your furry family.
ReplyDeleteXxx
Lots of anons today xx
DeleteI don't think it is trolls, more that folk cannot work outages new comment system.
DeleteI’ll take nice comments anytime Liz xx
DeleteYou never know what Christmas morning brings. I remember staying up late/early ? to set up Santa gifts. I loved the quiet with music playing softly. Santa always left foot prints from the fireplace to the tree.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you and the furry ones.
And to you gayle
DeleteBeing able to potter around..bliss!
ReplyDeleteLonely x
DeleteMerry Christmas to you and your dear animals. May your day we full of food and drink, joy, good company and lots of laughter
ReplyDeleteEvery box were ticked today 🎄⛄️🍗🐕🦺
DeleteIt's much the same at my house, but I woke at 11:30. :( Pat
ReplyDeletePm?
DeletePottering without any pressure whatsoever is a very quiet and calming Christmas treat, And a lovely bit of downtime to recharge the batteries. Love the idea of Dorothy peeling through the banister then going back to bed. That is one chilled Christmas canine. Have a peaceful and precious day. My lot are on call, so may end up, as often, keeping up the Christmas cooking while they deal with one medical emergency or another....usually kids and new trampolines or scooters. So pass the coffee!
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She’s a diva and was just grateful I didn’t walk her
DeleteMerry Christmas, John the dogs, feel better!!
ReplyDeleteThank you x
DeleteMerry Christmas from a follower in Amsterdam x
ReplyDeleteprettige kerstdagen en bedankt
DeleteMerry, merry Christmas John ...... wishing you a wonderful day with your family. Sending lots of festive love. XXXX
ReplyDeleteIt was lovely to see them got some cracking gifts
DeleteA pottering Christmas day sounds good. My plans have been scuppered, as husband has a nasty virus (not Covid) and has been sweating and coughing like a good 'un for 3 days. Visiting the kids/grandson will have to wait.😭
ReplyDeleteHope your day is filled with good food, family, friends and love. Merry Christmas, John and love to the fur gang. xx
Chin up xx happy Christmas x
DeleteHappy Christmas John - That coughs awful - I've been off since the end of last month - The other week I had been coughing ,pain in my chest ,breathless and eventually took to the sofa - I phoned drs and they sent me to hospital -I had heart monitors stuck on,blood tests and a blood test he said for oxygen levels in my blood - and x ray in case I had a clot on my lung - Diagnosis the coughing had caused muscle pain - I'm able to go out but still drained -I am telling you this in case you have forgotten about clots x🎄
ReplyDeleteThank you flis. 0lease take care of yourself 🎄
Deletethankyou John - may I add what the nice handsome Doctor - dark as I like them said - use some painklling gel and rub it around - he did the action - So helpful x 🎅
DeleteHe needed to show you how to use painkilling gel? Didn't you have a guardian or a responsible adult with you?
DeleteI didn't ask for a demonstration either - I am so lucky that I meet such lovely people x
DeleteLol
DeleteA handsome doctor rubbing gel on your chest? In your dreams flis
DeleteNo in real life way back - But in this instance it was on himself - O K ? x
DeleteIt was way back? But you said it was "the other week" and that you've been off since the end of last month - how could that be way back?
DeleteYou've tripped yourself up there flis - care to elaborate? Or shall we just put it down to your usual life in fastasy land.
thought you may continue your interrogating - My Dr sent me to hospital 2 weeks ago last friday 🌪
Delete2 weeks ago is what you call "way back" - good try but unbelievable as are most of your fabricated comments.
DeleteNo reply required but I'll bet you can't resist leaving one as no doubt you'll return to the same post over and over again as you continually do. However I won't be here to see it, you'll be talking to yourself. Bye.
Oh yes you will - as you are so troubled I shall try and help you - Way back an alternatve dr did just that with oils
DeleteLol, catching up with blogs after Christmas and finding comments almost as entertaining as the actual posts, although I do wonder flis why you always feel the need to be so involved with John's blog.
DeleteHope your cough soon improves!
Sorry the post-covid cough kept you awake. Hope you still enjoyed the magic of an early Christmas morning. That look and harumph from Dorothy would make it worthwhile.
ReplyDeleteLove your reindeer glasses xx
DeleteMerry Christmas John (you weren't secretly up early hoping to catch Santa coming down the chimney - were you?). Hope the cough swiftly goes away.
ReplyDeleteI’d be happy and any man creeping into the cottage
DeleteA very Merry and Blessed Christmas to you John and a thank you for the many years of great reading I have enjoyed here.
ReplyDeleteMargo , so sweet of you x
DeleteNadolig llawen John, and to your furry friends. ❄❄⛄⛄⛄⛄
ReplyDeleteDiolch ya fawr xx
DeleteMerry Christmas🎅
ReplyDeleteAnd to you Martin x 🎄
DeleteMerry Christmas John and the fur baby’s x
ReplyDeleteThank you Tayz ⛄️
DeleteMerry Christmas John and a Happy New Year. I hope you're feeling a bit better now. Jean
ReplyDeleteI’m fine xxx a lovely restful day with family
DeleteI may have already said this but Happy Christmas to you and your family both two and four legged and thank you for your blog which I read every day even though I only comment sometimes x
ReplyDeleteThank you for coming xx
DeleteMerry Christmas to you JG xxxx
ReplyDeleteAnd to you MN
DeleteMerry Christmas John and all the furry ones! Thank you for sharing, I look forward to reading every day.
ReplyDeleteAnon , you are very welcome x
DeleteHappy Christmas John, It’s 7.15am a bitterly cold 23 below in Winnipeg. Good wishes to you and your family including the ones with the extra legs. Pretty quiet here, just me and a turkey about to go in the oven.
ReplyDeleteHugs to you in Winnipeg if you’re on your own (well, hugs anyway)
DeleteKeep warm and keep safe x
DeletePeaceful start to the day. Merry Christmas John, Albert, Dorothy, Mary and Rogerxx
ReplyDeleteYes it’s been a nice day
DeleteMerry Christmas from S. Colorado!
ReplyDeleteKeep warm xx
DeleteMerry Christmas to you, John! I hope that cough subsides.
ReplyDeleteIt’s better thank you debra x
DeleteI hope Santa didn't miss you out because you were up waiting for him.
ReplyDeleteI got a few gifts later on x
DeleteMerry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteDid you have a good one david ?
DeleteMerry Christmas John, to you and your 4-leggeds. Thank you for your blogging. It’s a real treat.
ReplyDeleteThanks another anon xxxx
DeleteMerry Christmas and happiness and good health in the new year. Bonnie in Minneapolis
ReplyDeleteAnd to u bonnie ⛄️
DeleteMerry Christmas, John. Wishing you all the best in the coming New Year. --Elise (now in Arizona)
ReplyDeleteElise, love and best wishes
DeleteMerry Christmas, John. I hope your dinner is delicious and your glass is full this evening. Cheers.
ReplyDeleteThe meal was the best Christmas dinner ive ever had, it was cracking
DeleteMerry Christmas
ReplyDeleteYou too Anon xx
DeleteMerry Christmas, John! xx
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you too 🌲🎄
Deletewishing you and your pets a happy Christmas :) I am a 4am restless walker - it's the best time of day, the world asleep and nothing but your own thoughts :)
ReplyDeleteI hate being awake in wee small hours
DeleteAbsolutely hate it
Geez go back to bed. Have a fun dinner later! Happy hols!
ReplyDeleteThe dinner was delicious lizzy
DeleteMerry Christmas John! Is it possible that your kitty may benefit from a pet anti-depressant? Not sure if the peeing is due to age, or new pets. When I and my cockapoo moved in with my guy (10 yrs ago), his kitty started peeing inappropriately. After ruling out a UTI, he was ready to take drastic measures. No, no, no! I looked up kitty Prozac, and she was resolved in a day. It was amazing. Kitty Prozac and doggy insulin kept everyone going for a few years.
ReplyDeleteHis urine is clear of infection
DeleteI hope it’s just a reflection of cold weather but I will take what you suggest seriously thank you tara
I know you would have checked for a UTI. You are a nurse! Thank YOU for listening. Our kitty's nose was out of joint, and when I say it was amazing, she stopped peeing inappropriately within a day. She was not happy that I and my dog moved in with my guy. I will say, I took damn good care of that baby while we had her. I'm not a cat person, but when I sat down on the steps, she knew she was getting treats!
DeleteI’m going to the vets with Mary so will ask x
DeleteMerry Christmas, John. I was up early too, with Olga wagging her tail and whining. These animals and all they put us through! :)
ReplyDeleteIndeed, sounds as though you’re better, that’s good x
DeleteHappy Christmas, John. I was up early, too, cleaning up after a tomcat who over-indulged in his stocking treats.
ReplyDeleteToday he and his feline brother and I will avoid the minus-amazingly-low wind-chill by staying snuggled inside, watching the birds feast at the patio feeders. Quiet blessings --we haven't lost power & the pipes haven't frozen.
Keep warm and keep safe
DeleteSo nice to be able to go back to bed! Dorothy is so sensible. Lol.
ReplyDeleteShe only wants to leave bed when it’s light outside
DeleteDon't you love a quiet house when the world indoors and out is still asleep? I do. Last time I was awake that erly was when our sones were little and were so excited.
ReplyDeleteNice that Dorothy has come to understand your words!
Hugs!
She just wanted to sleep
DeleteIt's already boxing day here, John, but I hope you and the bests have a lovely day. Tina in west Australia. Ps yes anon because on my phone no matter how many times I try to log in the comment it just disappears and I'm back to square one!
ReplyDeleteI’m working boxing day night and hope to have a walk with Dave in daytime x
DeleteI hope 2023 is a good one for you!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas dear friend. All is peaceful and calm here this Christmas night. Relaxing with some cordials tonight.
ReplyDeleteHow very Downton Abbey !!
DeleteMerry Christmas, John.
ReplyDeleteAnd nearly over.....hope it was lovely for you ...and that in 2023 you are healthy happy and solvent xx
ReplyDeleteI , reading too quickly I expect, read that Dorothy peed through the railing at you. What a trick that would have been and thought I had missed your new boy Randy. Hee Randy Roger. Hugs and fine Christmas wishes to you and yours. Glad your meal was lovely. Makes everything better.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas from a very cold South. All the best to you.
ReplyDeleteLinda from Alabama
Really sorry that you are not feeling well. Sending you warm wishes from Australia.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas John!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you and your furry family 🎄x
ReplyDeleteI woke this morning to a small present on the kitchen floor (a first in years), I think it must have been the result of Billy having been given too much Turkey.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!!! Sending warm wishes from across the pond!
ReplyDeleteI think Christmas Day is the only time that a 4am wake up seems somehow more magical than annoying. Pottering around, breathing in the icy outside air from an open doorway and marvelling at the unusual silence as the deserted roads and pavements wait for others to awaken.
ReplyDeleteBut going back to bed to keep Dorothy company sounds like it was a very good idea.
Happy Christmas John. xx