The boy in the bubble

W/C 22nd December 2025

I am going to split Christmas 2025 into three categories, the more, the less and the same.

In the more bucket we have family cultural experiences, with the triple whammy of the cinema, the theatre and the panto in a five day period bookending the big day. I would also throw into the more pot, jigsaw-time, food-prep and possibly running.

The consistent category is food and drink, no question. The annual appearance of the cheese board has been most welcome, and there has been very little in the way of intake discipline since Christmas Eve. Slightly more red than white, equal parts savoury to sweet.

And the less has been screen time, scheduled group TV moments and snoozing. I don’t think I have had one nap this time around.

Oh and matching Christmas Pyjamas, at no point has this even been considered, as an insta-moment or as going-out attire.

Stay safe.

The Boy in the Bubble - Paul Simon

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