Chapter Fourteen: Komorebi and Kittens

Narrated by Caroline Masterson Winterfest had rolled around again, and I couldn't help thinking about how much had changed; living in a much bigger place and the fact that all the children were school-aged. Once again, I'd purchased the children Christmas jumpers, although finding a yellow one for Xanthe had been impossible. She didn't mind, though, and looked happy as she played on the grand piano in the living room. I watched as she practised. Although she and Erytheia were both very creative, neither of them had mentioned anything about a dream career yet. Of course, they were still young, and could easily change their minds. Later, we sat down for a traditional turkey meal. Peter finished first and said that he wanted to put a few more presents under the tree, so the kids and I had a chat. "This is great, Mum!" Xanthe grinned. "I love Winterfest food." "I am stuffed, though," Artemis replied. "I don't think I'll need to eat ...