Sunday, December 25, 2011

Can you say, "Best Christmas, EVER?!"

What a fun Christmas! Our little clan did a lot of traveling in the past two days. The yearly migration from South MPLS to the northern suburbs is daunting but well worth it! After all, it's just for the weekend. We visited GG's house, Auntie Stacey's house, Grandpa and Grandma Babcock's, and even a quick stop to see Great Grandma Donna and Auntie Karri! We drove over the Great Mississippi a couple times too. I had the tune, "Over the river and through the woods, to Grandmother's house we go!" stuck in my head all weekend. How cute.

PP got lots of toys, of course! She also got zebra print clothes and an easel. I wanted to get her a puppy, but while shopping I was able to remind myself of my distaste for raising dogs! I'll stick with just the kid for now. It's so fun to see her play with all these new toys! PP especially likes her new wagon! I've always wanted to get a wagon for her, but just until a few months ago I was sure she would easily lose her balance and fall out. She is so much more stable these days! Taking a couple more independent steps at the Babcock's this morning was my favorite Christmas present! I am positive that PP is ready to have her own wagon now. The amount of change that she has gone through in the past year is astounding. This year she was engaged in the activities, she played with her Cousins and Uncles and Aunts! She could show the family her sign language and flirt like no other. She showed off her walking skills, having one hand held isn't so hard anymore! PP even threw a fit and pinched mommy on purpose, but it's OK. It's not that we allow her to do these things, she surely doesn't get away with hitting, but I am excited because it's behavior you would expect from a two year old. You have to appreciate things for what they are sometimes. I feel like a very lucky person!

After my awesome daughter, supportive family and friends are a large chunk of what keeps me going through the day. I have felt so much love from so many people! My goal is to dish it back ten-fold throughout this coming year. This time of year can really bring out the best in us! I hope everyone is having a wonderful Holiday season!

Sugar plums and snuggles!
XoX

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