Hi everyone, hope you are all well.<br /><br />Marylou - Your toys R us shopping takes me back a few years now, we have one less than 2 miles away which when built was the largest in europe, it may still be. Kath and I also used to shop early to miss the masses of people and to ensure that we got what ever fad toy it was for the year. One year we left it late and spent days and days trying to get some toy or the other. Its a bit like that Arnie movie when the kids are young isnt it. <br /><br />My youngest Aaron is gearing himself up for his first xmas when he can go into the pubs and clubs. Funny life isnt it you go from worrying about getting them the toys they a driving you barmy for, to worrying that they are safe while they are out, dont suppose you ever stop worrying about them do you.<br /><br />Stuart my eldest will be up from London on Xmas eve so we should all be able to get together for xmas dinner, Claire my daughter and her boyfriend Greg will also join us so it should be nice. <br /><br />Last year instead of presents we spent the money on a holiday to Gran Canaria. We left on xmas eve and had a wonderfully hot week around the pool and on the beach. Was thinking of doing it this year but the kids arent interested and we cant really leave them at home at xmas, although Aaron would like us to. <br /><br />Take care all<br /><br />