I was reflecting on some of the joyful moments I have shared with my daughters. The photographs of their smiling faces bring back fond memories—Christmas 2025 was particularly memorable because Lauren came home for Christmas. It felt warm, just like the old times. 🙂 #TreasuredMemories
For memories are small lanterns, glowing in the corridors of time, whispering, You were there. It mattered.
Hold on to your memories gently—not to live in the past, but to warm your hands when the present feels cold.
Christmas with daughters feels like warmth wrapped in laughter. It’s the sparkle in their eyes when the lights come on, the excitement as the open their presents, and the way even the smallest traditions feel magical again. There’s music playing, wrapping paper everywhere, and a kind of joy that’s loud, messy, and real. It’s the feeling of togetherness, watching the same movies you’ve seen a hundred times, and hearing stories and questions that remind you how special the season looks through their eyes. Christmas slows everything down just enough to focus on what matters most—time together, shared smiles, and memories that stay long after the decorations come down.
My daughters Kitty and Lolly are simply the best!
My daughters bought me some Australian ginger beer. I love ginger beer. #Bundaberg is exceptionally nice.
Thank you to them for all of my Christmas presents. I was one spoilt mummy. My favourite perfume and my favourite gin were amongst a multitude of gifts. #thankYou
Should we be able to put Christmas trees wherever we want without worrying about offending people from other religions
Other religions need to respect our traditions
Do you agree?
A. I feel sure that other religions respect our Christmas trees and our traditions. However, do we respect the other religions and their traditions as much, is more to the point. 🙂
It’s starting to feel a lot like #Christmas! I’ve just been to #Notcutts and picked up my Christmas tree. I’ve been getting my tree from there for the past three years – it’s become a bit of a tradition. This year, it’s a little bigger than usual, and I absolutely love it!
The staff were so very kind and even brought the tree to my car and wrapped it up in netting for me. It made things so much easier when I got home and was ready to unpack it. It just slid out of the car. 😊
As this Christmas unfurls its magic, I find myself enveloped in a serene moment, reflecting on a whirlwind year that has just slipped away. Time has raced by, woven with cherished moments spent with my beloved family and treasured friends, each memory etched in the tapestry of my heart, forever luminous and alive.
Although the demands of work often pulled me in every direction, I held dear those precious pockets of solitude, especially the drives to the coast—my sacred escape where I could be alone with my thoughts. One moment shines vividly: sitting beneath the golden embrace of the sun, the gentle sea breeze wrapping around me like a soothing balm, filling my soul with pure tranquility. Oh, how the sun kissed my skin, and in that blissful stillness, I savored the breathtaking beauty of the world around me.
Yet, November 2024 brought the shattering sorrow of losing a beloved family member, a wound that still aches. But in the quiet corners of my grief, I find solace in the radiant memories we crafted together, their laughter echoing through my heart, providing a flicker of comfort during this season of celebration.
Amidst the reflective moments, joy adorned our lives as my eldest daughter embarked on an incredible journey, purchasing her very first home. My heart swells with pride for her unwavering dedication and all that she has accomplished—what a monumental milestone to cherish!
Here’s to welcoming 2025 with open arms, a year brimming with the possibility of laughter, love, and myriad beautiful memories yet to be made. My deepest wish is that everyone found warmth, joy, and a sprinkle of magic in their Christmas celebrations this year.
SmileyRose Ramblings by
Frances Rose Agnes Napper (She/Her) 