Santa

Last year at Christmas I didn't know what to except, let alone what to really get you! I had a few ideas and knew you would love anything that had to do with cars but I also knew that even with how far we had come we still had so much room for growth. I do not mean developmental growth but I just mean within our relationship. I knew I still didn't get it and I know for a fact you were still as confused as ever and just living each day, let alone trying to predict what may happen next. With all that though, Christmas last year went off without any problems, you loved unwrapping your gifts and then promptly fell back asleep. I started some of our family traditions such as the "elf" and cinnamon rolls made on Christmas Eve but it really didn't click last year. We even went and had your picture taken with Santa and you did smile and comply but the concept of Santa was far and gone.

Well, this year is a little different. You are so excited when we talk about Santa and what he will be brining you for Christmas. We went and had your picture taken with him and he had a little heart to heart with you on if you had been a good boy this year - to this your simply reply was "candy!" Santa did not quite understand the obsession with "candy" but hey, at least you responded verbally with something! I am sure it also had to do with the basket of candy canes sitting directly next to you.

Overall I am very excited for Christmas this year and continuing with our family traditions. We will be in Virginia for half of the holiday and we will continue to the "elf" tradition while we are there. I have most of your shopping done and cannot wait to see you open the gifts. I know this will be a holiday to remember and love to continue to grow with you.

Love you baby
Mom