Surprise!

I suddenly realised I'd neglected, for the first time in many years, to buy myself an advent calendar.
I've been busy.

But, right now, waving the branch of a tree at me,
Linda wants to know where the white paint is.
Linda wants a paint brush.
Linda tells me I have to stay out of the front room for at least 20 minutes.

I am called into the front room,

Linda has made me my very own advent stick!