Dear A,
Merry Christmas, little bean. I’ve been extra excited about Christmas this year, and it’s all because of you. Our tree went up weeks ago, with the breakable ornaments high out of your reach. You do like to look at it, but so far you haven’t been interested in touching it. Lots of gifts were tucked under the tree, mostly for you, and Daddy and I couldn’t wait to watch you tear them open.
You had a great time on Saturday at your aunt and uncle’s for an early Christmas dinner, and the best part about your gifts was the tissue paper. You do have a hard time resisting things that crinkle and rustle.
Two cousins enjoying an early Xmas
Earlier the same day, we got together with some friends and made Christmas ornaments. The idea was to put white paint on your hand and then have you grasp a ball-style ornament, and then add glitter and so on to make the fingers look like snowmen. Yours came out a bit more… avant-garde than intended, but it’s special nonetheless because it’s yours. It’ll be on the tree every year, you can bet.
Paint, meet ornament
Unfortunately, we didn’t make it out to grandma & grandpa’s last night for Christmas dinner and gifts. Late the night before (Christmas eve eve?), I woke up to the sound of you being sick. My poor little girl! You managed to pick up a stomach bug somewhere, and while you took it in stride, I was worried we’d have to skip out on festivities, to avoid giving your bug to everyone else. We took you to the doctor yesterday, who confirmed it was a run-of-the-mill virus, and that you’d be fine in a few days. We stayed in and gave you loads of extra cuddles and attention, and Mommy and Daddy ordered in Chinese food and took it easy.
This morning you were a lot more sedate than usual, and way more cuddly as well. We snuggled and read some books, and you had some milk and water and a couple Cheerios. You also sat still on my lap with your head on my shoulder for a good 10 minutes this evening, which is the longest snuggle you’ve had since you were mobile enough to push away. Your sense of independence and adventure will be back soon, no doubt.
We stayed home today as well, opening presents through the day. You napped lots, but were mostly in good spirits. We may have missed the big extended family get-together, but Daddy and I loved having you all to ourselves. You got lots of lovely gifts, and especially loved a talking book from Daddy, as well as any dangly tags. We loved spoiling you rotten, as did everyone else, because you’re the most amazing little girl.
Merry Christmas, little bean. It has been an incredible year, and my life is so much richer for having you in it. I feel blessed to know you, to love you, to watch you grow and learn and become our sweet little girl. We love you to pieces.
Merry Christmas baby!
Love Laugh Laundry 