Dear Ben,
These weeks and months are just flying by! You are already almost 15 weeks old and yesterday was your first Christmas! We had a 3 day weekend and we were quite busy the whole time! On Saturday we went out to lunch with Daddy, Uncle Joe, Auntie Anna, Nana, and Great-Auntie Gail. You were so good! Everyone wanted to hold you, but you were so content in your carseat until after we were done eating. After lunch, the girls went to the Nutcracker and you went home with Daddy for some bonding. You were awake almost the whole time I was gone, but daddy said you guys had fun! On Sunday you got to meet your cousin Theo and you even wore adorable matching outfits! You were a little angel for the pictures, even when Teddy whacked you in the face! :) We had an "eve of the eve" party on Sunday night. Again, you were a little sweetie pie the whole time! On Christmas Eve, we brought some food, clothes, and toys to a family who is less fortunate than we are. Daddy and I met them the other day when we dropped off a gift for their little girl. Her dad is in jail, so we were happy to help! We want you to learn that it is really fun to give gifts, not just receive them! Even though you won't remember this activity this year, we are going to try and do this every year. Later that day, we went to great-grandma's house and then to mass at 10:00pm. You slept in Daddy's arms until Auntie Anna decided she wanted to hold you. You instantly started squirming, so you ended up in my arms and immediately fell back to sleep. On Christmas morning, Grandpa, Nana, Auntie Anna, and Uncle Joe came over to open presents. You slept in Nana's arms the whole time! You were such a good boy this year though, and Santa brought you lots of stuff! You got even more stuff at great-grandma's that afternoon and then again at Nana and Papa's house. You slept most of the day, but were a little angel whenever you were awake. I should also mention that you went to see Santa at the mall earlier this month. It was a bit rushed since there was a line and all, and since you had just woken up from a nap, you were a little sleepy. It wasn't out favorite picture of you since you look a bit angry, but since it was your first time seeing Santa, we left with $37 worth of Santa + Ben pics. (1 pose, I might add) Your dear daddy has to share his birthday with baby Jesus! We celebrated his birthday a week early so that he still got to have his own celebration. :)
That is a quick summary of the Christmas festivities, but another highlight was your baptism on December 2! As always, you were so good. You did not make a peep the entire mass, even when water was dumped on your little head. Your godmother and godfather are SO proud of you and love you a LOT. They both fight over who gets to hold and snuggle you. You wore the Baptismal gown that your godparents and I wore. Nana sewed all of our names on it. It is really cool. You looked handsome as you always do! We had a big party for you afterwards and it was so nice outside--no jackets needed!
You are SO smiley these days! You have such a big smile that anyone who sees it cannot help but to smile too. And you make the sweetest little cooing noises too. You are getting better at sleeping at night. You still prefer to sleep on momma or daddy, but you sleep pretty nicely in your bed. I can't forget to mention that you little tummy has healed up SO nicely! No more dressing changes needed. Woohoo!
On a sad note, I went back to work. Boo!!! Even though I know you are in good hands while I am working, I miss you SO much! Luckily Nana sends me pics of you throughout the day. I feel guilty that I leave you at home, but I work to make your life better! I also have to work to get insurance for you, since they only offer benefits to full-time employees. I hope you aren't mad about this! Trust me, I would rather be home with you than do pretty much anything! I love you to the moon and back, baby boy! You were by far the best gift this year!
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| 1st Christmas! |
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| Santa Baby! |
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| Happy Baptism Day! |
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| Merry Christmas and Happy Birthday, Daddy! |
