I'm on a roll here...boys and girls.
Last night, we took Fa to the village tree lighting ceremony here in town. It was freezing but there were refreshments, caroling, the Christmas Tree and the big guy himself. Fa could care less about the man in the red suit (we can't even utter his name in the house). So we didn't get any pictures of him. He was busy handing out candy canes to all the good boys and girls anyway.
A new tradition has begun! It was so much fun. We laughed and snuggled to keep warm...I took many pictures of the wrong tree before it was lit. Then, we went home and opened up Fa's third box on her Advent calendar...She looks so forward to that every night.
I am really getting into the Christmas spirit here. I am proud of myself because I am having fun while I am not forcing the issue...it's just coming naturally. Our holiday cards are almost finished. I just have to get some address verifications from BD with his family overseas, then I can send those suckers out too. Hey, I'm having fun. Cool.
At her age, Fa is really making this easy. She is excited and cautious all at the same time and I love that about her. I would love a Santa photo op. However, I have resigned myself to the fact, like the potty thing, that she will get to it on her own time. Once she truly realizes that the Red Man is cool, she'll totally give him her wish list.
In a few weeks my little baby girl will be a full blown three year old. Where has the time gone? I am so happy to be starting these memories with her. When she gets older, she may not remember last night, but I will and I'll remind her about it often even when she's too cool for her Mom. I am so proud to be her Mom and the title scares me sometimes. I just hope I can do it justice. I want her to be proud of me too. Whoever decided that I deserve her gets a big hug and smooch from me that's for sure. I am forever thankful for her presence in my life. I tell her every night since the day she was born; "Out of all the little girls in the world, I got the very best one!!!" And I am truly blessed.
Last night, we took Fa to the village tree lighting ceremony here in town. It was freezing but there were refreshments, caroling, the Christmas Tree and the big guy himself. Fa could care less about the man in the red suit (we can't even utter his name in the house). So we didn't get any pictures of him. He was busy handing out candy canes to all the good boys and girls anyway.
A new tradition has begun! It was so much fun. We laughed and snuggled to keep warm...I took many pictures of the wrong tree before it was lit. Then, we went home and opened up Fa's third box on her Advent calendar...She looks so forward to that every night.
I am really getting into the Christmas spirit here. I am proud of myself because I am having fun while I am not forcing the issue...it's just coming naturally. Our holiday cards are almost finished. I just have to get some address verifications from BD with his family overseas, then I can send those suckers out too. Hey, I'm having fun. Cool.
At her age, Fa is really making this easy. She is excited and cautious all at the same time and I love that about her. I would love a Santa photo op. However, I have resigned myself to the fact, like the potty thing, that she will get to it on her own time. Once she truly realizes that the Red Man is cool, she'll totally give him her wish list.
In a few weeks my little baby girl will be a full blown three year old. Where has the time gone? I am so happy to be starting these memories with her. When she gets older, she may not remember last night, but I will and I'll remind her about it often even when she's too cool for her Mom. I am so proud to be her Mom and the title scares me sometimes. I just hope I can do it justice. I want her to be proud of me too. Whoever decided that I deserve her gets a big hug and smooch from me that's for sure. I am forever thankful for her presence in my life. I tell her every night since the day she was born; "Out of all the little girls in the world, I got the very best one!!!" And I am truly blessed.
17 comments:
Being a mother is something you definitely grow into. I was scared, too.
I still am sometimes.
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Your evening sounds absolutely devine!!!!
What a great gift!
What a great family!
We. too,have so many Christmas traditions...And I am so happy that my wee gal pal at the age of nine still believes in Santa...
I figure this may be my last year of wonder...
But with all of our traditions from going to a gospel candlelit night on Christmas eve where everyone dances in the aisles, to making cinnamon buns Christmas morning tomy daughter jumping with glee as Iopen the present from her and her daddy, that they picked out especially for me... to the big Christmas dinner we host every year...
Man, it is stuff that dreams are made of... and I am so glad to be a part of it with her...
The tree lighting sounds fun! I'm looking forward to my daughter getting a little older so we can do things like that, but at the same time I don't want her to grow up.
YAY! I am so happy for you! I totally get that holidays are tough, but you are totally rocking it! Becca was unsure about the Santa thing, so we went where there would be less crowds so she could take her time.
That sounds perfect. Congratulations on finding your Christmas spirit!
you truly are blessed. and so is she. what a nice post!
Bah-humbug. ;)
Just kidding, sounds like a wonderful evening.
Steve~
Hi, I came across your blog today. I really enjoy meeting new mom's. I know what you mean. I just love looking at the lights at Christmas time. My son sees them in the car driving by and says "oh, Wow" or Wow Wee with a little whistle. Children are such a joy. Please pop by my blog some time. I would love to hear from you.
Sounds like y'all are well on your way to a great holiday season.
My daughter the Metalgirl will be three soon as well.
Sounds like a blast! We're going to do the same thing tonight; can't wait!
Yea! I'm so glad you had such a great time...it really is hard not to with the kids around. There have been plenty of times when I just didn't have my heart in it, but when your child says something like, "I wish it was Christmas every day!!!!!" You know you're doing something right. I like to stay busy and plan lots of holiday activities...you're building memories! Besides, it's harder to hit a moving target!!!!!
I just love your enthusiasm!
That's so funny about taking pics of the wrong tree!!
I really enjoyed this post and can relate to the last paragraph 100% (except for the fact that my kiddos are boys, of course.) ;-)
this picture is coola nd i LOVE having yearly memories.. kids remember that stuff FOREVER! hell, i still remember stuff i did as a kid growing up and that's what makes xmas special!
First the advent calendar and now this too! You ARE on a roll.
She is going to love all of these traditions. I can't wait until Little Guy is a bit older and he can get excited about these types of things!
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RIGHT ON!!! I'm so happy for you, honestly.
That all sounds wonderful...and I'm envious. I'm envious of the cold and winter season back in New Jersey. And I'm over-ripe for children. I'm ready to experience life through their eyes now and give some fanatastic beings a good home. Until then, I'll live vicariously through you, your daughter and your gratitude... :)
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