We had a wonderful Christmas at home. This was our first time celebrating at our own house. On Christmas Eve we ate junk food (an Elam tradition) which consisted of pizza, chips and queso, mozzarella bites and sugar cookies. Plus we watched Christmas Vacation and A Christmas Story.
Jacob, Daniel and I spent Christmas morning together as a family opening gifts. We had gifts from my parents, as well as from each other. Daniel obviously didn't care what we were doing so he fussed and slept through most of it!
I really think this will be our new tradition. We loved being at home and when my sisters and I were younger we spent every Christmas Day at home...other than one year when we went to Chariton for Christmas. We can travel to the grandparents or them to us each year!
Jacob's family arrived just after noon and I cooked Christmas dinner. Brenda brought the veggies and dessert, and I made roast, potatoes, deviled eggs and rolls. Then we spent the afternoon celebrating with them!
Then Grandma and Grandma Thatcher and Aunt Kendra came for a visit. Daniel enjoyed seeing them and we had a good time with them as well!
Daniel got a new bed when they came too! He upgraded from the bouncy seat next to our bed to a bassinet.
Let's see...what are some other highlights?
*Daniel had his 1st bottle with Daddy one night. He did great! Although the next time we tried he didn't do so well!
*He helped us cheer for our favorite teams in their Bowl games!
*We still have day and night slightly mixed up. We have our good nights and our bad nights. 2 nights ago was an AWFUL night, and last night was SO much better. I decided not to "force" bedtime. He usually falls asleep between 9:00 and 10:30, but then wakes back up a little bit later and wants to just hang out and/or cry. Normally this is when I try to go to bed. Last night he had his snooze and woke up just after 9:30. So he and I stayed up and played and watched TV until 11:00. Then I fed him and he passed out. He slept from 11:30-3:30!!! Much better than 2 hours or less. I have no clue if it will work again tonight, but I'm going to try it. I even got an hour nap in today while he was sleeping.
*Little Man is still growing like a weed. I boxed up all of his newborn stuff the other day. He hasn't worn them in a couple of weeks, but I had been putting it off because I was sad. He can't wear his teeny tiny stuff anymore! In fact, I think he's starting to get a little chunky. Haha! He's so dang cute.
Well, the little dude is screaming, so I suppose that means that I'm done writing for now!
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