Our Christmas

Christmas as a mom is awesome.  While I rarely have the kind of fun I used to have before Clara, the fun that I have seeing the world with the wonder of a kid is much more satisfying.  I think it's the best of all worlds ... Aaron and I get to experience the wonder through Clara's eyes, but with the perspective of knowing how precious it is ... and with the privilege of helping make it so special.

This Christmas was especially fun, because Clara gets it (kind of). She learned all about Santa Claus and was particularly excited by the idea of reindeer visiting her house.  She also learned about Baby Jesus ("He wasn't borned in the hospital like Baby Audrey.  He was borned at the farm!") and had her whole class singing "Happy Birthday" to Him.  

Clara savored her gifts and especially enjoyed her "Doggy Doctor" kit and her ladybug sleeping bag (aka her "ladybag") from Gigi and Gramps.  

Audrey slept through the whole thing, which allowed us to focus on Clara, which was nice.  Next year will be awesome, though, with two little girls squealing in delight.  

We did miss the family and the snow, though.  Maybe Christmas in Pennsylvania next year?