The simple things bring me the greatest pleasures these days.

Waking to snow, donning our warmest clothes – hats, scarves, wellies and jumpers – and heading out into six inches of crisp, crunchy white snow.

Having a snowball fight with the children, losing. Building a snowman, walking to the shops for goodies.

Dragging the Christmas tree out of the garage, putting on a festive film, drinking hot chocolate, eating marshmallows, and of course, decorating the Christmas tree whilst watching the snow fall outside.

I’m so happy.