Christmas Preparation

 I have bought and wrapped all the Christmas presents for my family - 11 members, a granddaughter's birthday is on Boxing Day, another one's is near Christmas, and a Grandson's this weekend, their cards are addressed and their presents wrapped. And I posted cards to friends and family.

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