Well your family is lucky to have you and that's a shame that you and Padhraig won't get to be together for Christmas.
Is it just you and him going to Paris in January?? That is so exciting!! Have you been there before? I went there by myself over the summer on my way back from Italy and it has to be my favorite place in the world! I love it! That is definitely something special to look forward too!
Hugs again and I hope you can enjoy your Christmas!