日本で仕事と義母の介護をしている連れ合いが、２ヶ月ぶりにオランダに到着。例年通り家族みんなで新しい年を迎えたいと思っていましたが、義母の容体が悪化し、すでに連れ合いは日本に帰国しました。
改めて思いますが、家族みんなで美味しいもの食べて、遊んで、笑ってって、これ以上の幸せはないですね。
今年もクリスマスの夕食を子どもたちが協力して作ってくれました。
みなさま、どうぞよいお年をお迎えください。
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He brought back a pack of marzipan.
Eating just one piece is enough for me. It soooo sweet!