Promises and expectations
I said that the decorations would be put up overnight by elves. Which is to say, Charlie said he'd do the deed during the night while I slept. I went to bed like a kid waiting for Santa; for once, I wanted to let other hands take on this happy task not so I didn't have to, but for the sake of waking to a surprise of loveliness and Christmas magic. Well, I slept poorly, and left the door ajar so Embers could come and go at will. I was up again at 2, and read a while, turned out the lights...... Sign in to see full entry.