Christmas

I hope everyone had a good christmas. My family and I did! We spent time with my family and my husbands family. I overdid it as usual, but it was worth it. Seeing the nieces and nephews opening gifts, and our white elephant exchanges go off was fun. I always enjoy time with my family. I truly believe I lucked out in that department. Its never a burden to hang out, or spend time with them. It makes the holidays so much more enjoyable to not dreads going somewhere.

All that said, I know whats on everyones mind this year. At the back of all our minds is that this is most likely my last christmas. Which really sucks to think about, in all honesty. There isn't a better word for it. Ive thought about it a lot these past few days. My son is terrified of paper (which makes opening gifts a nightmare for him). Will I ever see the day he enjoys opening a gift?? I mean he loves his gifts this year, but how much can a 19 month old understand? So my motto was to take what I can get, and enjoy the moment. This could technically be ALL of our last christmas's. We don't know what is in store for us. Why worry about tomorrow, when today I have energy and can play pirate with my kid.

Elliots favorite toy is his new pirate ship. He loves it. Ive never seen him sit down and become so attached to a toy. He played with it for 2 hours straight christmas, and all day today. He got a ton of other great toys too. I myself got my Zombie lawn gnomes. Im excited to put them out in my flowers! (thanks mom!!!)

I will admit that I went ahead and put up our tree today. Maybe bah humbug of me, but Elliot was all up in it, and I was tired of fighting him for ornaments. Its much easier having it put up than it is shedding everywhere, and having a toddler trying to climb it.

Overall, I think I handled christmas well. Its my favorite time of year. Ive had my depressing moments with it, but once more Im looking toward the bright side. Dwelling on the negative doesn't get us anywhere. For me and my family we are focusing on today, we don't have time to worry about tomorrow.

On our way to Grams and Paw Paws!  (Christmas morning)

Playing Mr Potato head. 

Christmas Nap