It's been a very long time since we've had a Baby's 1st Christmas. My baby boy is not so little anymore, so I was very much looking forward to this holiday. Not only because it was Delaney's 1st Christmas, but because it was our first Christmas as a family of five. Delaney was the piece that was missing. Now that we have the "yours, mine and ours" aspect, we feel fulfilled with our family.
Christmas Eve was spent together at Central United Methodist Church. This is the church I spent my childhood at, so it's always good to go back. We attended the 5 o'clock family service and then headed home. At home the kids were allowed to open one gift. This of course was the traditional Christmas pajamas, a tradition I've carried on from my Mom. We watched a movie and read a few Chistmas stories before they were off to bed so that Santa could come. Jordan wanted to make sure that we left cookies and milk for Santa, plus carrots for the reindeer. Very cute! I'm a little sad because he's at the age where he is really doubting Santa's existence, but wants very badly for him to be real.
On Christmas morning I got up early before the kids were awake. I dressed Delaney in her "Baby's 1st Christmas" attire and layed her down next to the Christmas tree. I went off to the bathroom to put on some make-up. When I came back she had torn open one of Kierstin's gifts! Oops!! The kids woke up shortly after that and eagerly went through their stockings. My Mom, Paul, Liz and Mike came over to join us. We all enjoyed a morning of presents, breakfast and laughter. Delaney slept through most of her 1st Christmas, but I'm sure she enjoyed it. Well, at least I enjoyed it for her!
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