1) Get a last-minute hair appointment with a glass of wine and mince pie thrown in; 2) Discover the play facilities in local park near new house; 3) Write a note to Santa with detailed instructions as to which reindeer gets which snack; 4) Draft reply to same after child has gone to sleep; 5) When child wakes at 5:50 persuade her to have a wee then go back to sleep until 8:30!
How would you like a new house for Christmas, Katy? No thanks. Can I have a new school, please? Ah, I think you'll have to wait a bit longer for that. How about a new school for your birthday? OK, I can wait.