Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep Mistletoe and Marmalade (Encore)
Dec 11, 2025
This story beautifully captures the joy of holiday decorating with loved ones. It features charming family moments, like discovering quirky traits and skills in each other. A greyhound in a Christmas sweater steals the show, while playful pets cause delightful mischief around the tree. There’s heartwarming birdwatching, amusing exchanges about ornaments, and joyful wordplay that brings laughter. The warmth of love and unexpected surprises fill the air, creating a cozy atmosphere perfect for bedtime.
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First Blended-Family Christmas
- Kathryn Nicolai describes her first Christmas as a blended family with a cat, a scruffy dog, and a greyhound named Birdie.
- Decorating the tree together revealed small surprises and tender routines that bonded them all.
Little Surprises Deepen Love
- Kathryn shares small details that reveal intimacy, like knowing coffee preferences and quirky passions.
- These discoveries show love deepens as partners reveal unexpected skills and interests.
Pets Shape Morning Rituals
- Kathryn recounts the animals' morning routines and how Crumb exploits a second breakfast.
- The household navigates these quirks with patient adjustments, like shooing Crumb outside.