Hi Dow,
Didn't hear the birds, but as I have 3 cats, they probably steer clear of our garden (for health and safety reasons)!!!!
I'm hanging in there, not always easy, but then you all know that! Have my step children here tonight (Christmas Eve, I'm confused about the time difference!!), and can't wait to see their faces tomorrow morning! Christmas is so much more special when you have kids around, and although I have none of my own (due to medical issues) I am very lucky to have them and my neice and nephew
So tired tonight, just hoping I will sleep, otherwise Santa won't come!!!!!
Emma.