Its Christmas time in the morning!
I wish I felt as excited as the song. But this year is different. This year Christmas is full of Firsts...and probably going to be a Last.
Every year I recap on the year just before Christmas Day, but this time I'm not. Because this year has been fucking hard. It has been full of heartache and hurt, and instead of highlighting those events over, and focusing on the difficulties endured and the loss we anticipate, I've chosen to do this years post on what I am thankful for.
2020 has been a difficult year for most people, and one where a lot of us have had to dig deep and keep on trying.
For myself, I could not have done that without my People. So I want to thank them.
My children - Jaxon, Meisha and Olive. Thank you for being my reason to keep getting out of bed each day. For being a constant source of amusement and keeping our household environment light and fun. You are my world and I am so proud of you all.
Jaxon, thank you for stepping up so much this year. For babysitting, and helping and always giving your old Ma a hug at just the right time.
Kate - this journey through life wouldn't be the same without you 'baby girl'. Thank you for always listening to me vent, never judging, always helping, forever making me laugh, and loving me for exactly who I am. You've been a steady and secure pillar of strength for me since we were teens. Thank you to your babies for always putting a smile on my face with their big loves for Mama Tizzie. Love you all loads xo
Jerry and Jordan - thank you both for being such awesome 'new' friends. I'm so grateful for meeting you both. For listening to my shit all the time, for our carpark chats, for the completely inappropriate laughs, for checking in all the time when things got really tough, for helping me see my worth, for looking out for my kids and for always always offering help if I need it. You are both amazing people and I'm so glad I met you. Love ya guys!
Ala - thank you for all the laughs and keeping me grounded and humble both with my inappropriate humour and with the obstacles I've faced this year. I miss you!
Dani - sometimes someone comes into your life at the exact right time, with exactly what you need. That was you this year Dani, and I am so grateful for our daily catch ups, helping each other through some hugely tough times, and for the belly laughs and jokes that make your Dad cringe. But mostly the free coffee. Love you x
My brothers and sisters and Mum -
I couldn't imagine a more supportive, more annoying, more loving team to have on my side. Thank you for being those people that drop everything when it comes to one another. Thank you for loving and supporting me through my marriage breakup, work difficulties, health issues and everything else this year has thrown at me.
But mostly, thank you for loving our Dad as much as you all do. I couldn't imagine walking this horrible road without each and every one of you by my side ❤
Thank you to my sisters and Mum for ALWAYS stepping in to help with my kids and being my support system as I find my feet as a single mum. You guys are the absolute best xo
Liesl - thank you for reconnecting with me and for taking care of Don as amazingly as you did. Surrounding him with the love that you did as he took his final journey here is immeasurable, and I thank you for doing so ❤
Thank you for your support and love in the recent weeks, I've needed it x
Thank you to everyone who has supported the kids and I this year, in so many ways. None of it has gone unnoticed and it has all helped in ways you probably don't even know.
Merry Christmas errryyy peoples. I hope your day is filled with happiness and love tomorrow 💗
