The second sentence just kills me. It's so nice to know exactly what role you play in your child's life. (In case you can't read it, it says, "You are a wonderful, amazing help around the house.") 
My family and I send you holi(wood)day wishes this morning, wherever in the big wide world you happen to be.
Today we're having a Dickensian feast with friends: roast goose, stuffing, parsnips, mushy peas and sticky toffee pudding (which I actually need to run downstairs and check on). Photos to come.
Count every blessing as a gift and every friend as a treasure -- we're going to have a wonderful 2012, I just know it!
xxx/lisa