This year was slightly different to previous
years. We all went to Liverpool, which we have been doing for a couple of years
now because my brother and he's family moved up there. We usually leave
after a few days or so. This year we were there for 10 days.
The
day before we were meant to travel my mum went out to run some errands. I
wanted to get as much sleep as I could (I predicted I wouldn't get much sleep
on the train).
3:00am
the next morning getting ready to leave at 5:30am. Just as my mum was about to
call a cab our next-door neighbour (well opposite neighbour) offered to take us
to the station, Amen.
We arrived at the station with time to spear. Apart from
my sister's usual argument...uh I mean debate about how my mum takes too much
stuff with her. , and my mum's debate/argument that we will need it. Our train
left the station on time 7:07am on the dot.
We
arrived in Liverpool around 9am ish the weather was cold, surprise
surprise.
That
was the 24th of December
What
do the Oluwatobis do on Christmas?
Well,
for some people it starts with the cooking. For me it starts with sleep, and
then I wake up wait for the food to be ready, eat and then pass out. I must
point out the food was amazing White rice, Jellof rice, Roast potatoes, Ribs,
Mac and cheese...ect ect ect.
Boxing
day
Some
of us went out to get some last minute gifts. My Mum brought the usual PJ's
gift for everyone. She brought the girls PJ's that read 'Follow your dreams' on
the top. When we were done it started snowing and it didn't stop until we got
back home and a few hours more. I helped my mum to wrap the presents and when I
was done we gave them out.
I
got the opportunity to visit The Potters Church in Liverpool (twice). My
brother is a Pastor there. My brother said that there is not a day that goes
by that they don't have at least one person turn up for service.