One day late

Whatever was mum going to do?

Granny’s present still had not arrived, she was due to visit tomorrow to bring in the New Year.

Panic stations all round.

Dad phoned the company the gift was purchased from, advising extra was paid for quick delivery, but as the gift had left their shop there was nothing that could be done.

Next Dad called the delivery company, but that didn’t take to long as their offices were shut for the holiday, possibly why the goods had not yet been delivered.

“Right we need a new plan of action” thought Mum out loud, “what can we make?”

“I can make a festive picture just for granny”, chimed Mary

“I can sort out salting the path to ensure its safe, and fix the gate to make it easier for granny, I know how much that catch gets to her”

“Excellent, and I’ll make her favorite orange cake, lets get started, she’ll be here in no time.”

And with that everyone got to work focused on their roles, Joe just sat and giggled while everyone else darted about from room to room.

Soon enough all the jobs had been completed, the path was clear and salt had been generously laid out against the ice and snow, even the gate closed without a battle. 

Mary’s wonderful festive picture of them all eating Christmas dinner just had one last line to be added, and Granny’s orange cake was cooked to perfection, sitting cooling on the  counter.

They had all worked so hard no-one realized the time.  There was a knock at the door.

Granny!

“Oh how wonderful, smiled Granny, the gate has been tamed”, advised granny with a nudge to dad.

“Oh how fabulous,” exclaimed granny as Mary handed over the picture.

“Lets sit down and enjoy some tea” offered mum as she went to put the kettle on.

“Oh this is excellent” Confirmed Granny as she savored the orange cake.

“What busy bee’s you have all been, my goodness, I don’t know where you get all of the energy after Christmas, and all of the New Year celebrations.  I’m surprised you’re all awake enough after staying up so late”

“It’s all OK we were allowed to lie in for a wee bit,” advised Mary with nod to Mum.

“Everyone was in good form, lots of dancing, lots of singing and lots of laughter,” confirmed Mum.

The time was racing by as they chatted with tea and cake before long it was time for granny to make a move and get back to her house.

 “Thank you ever so much for the gifts” thanked Granny again as she effortlessly opened the gate and turned to close it ready for a fight but none was needed, dad’s fix worded a treat.

“I’m glad you all had a grand time, I can’t stay up that late anymore but I’m sure I’ll hear all the stories from your aunts and uncles soon enough,” advised granny with a wink and a nod.

©joannehepburn 02.01.2017