Baby's First Christmas

Now that Christmas is over, I have a confession: I had been listening to Christmas music nonstop since November 1st. Ask me what new songs are out? I have no idea. And I didn't get sick of Christmas music either. In fact, I'd still listen to it if 98.9 didn't switch back. Despite the fact that this was my first Christmas alone, I was SO excited for Christmas this year. And I know, I know.. I'm not alone, I have my baby and the dogs, but it's not like they'll play games with me, or bake cookies with me or join me for a big Christmas dinner. And you know what? I was very okay with a low-key Christmas.

Ryan and Daddy

Christmas Eve was awesome. Ryan rolled for the first time! I was soooo excited watching him so very slowly work his way from his tummy to his back. He went halfway and I grabbed my phone and recorded it for daddy to watch his first roll as well!!! SO awesome that he was able to experience that with me. I then taught a Christmas Eve Zumba class, which, of course, was awesome because I love what I do and I love that I have energy to do it and I love that it gives me a huge stress relief from life in general. Ryan did poop once during class and they made me go change his diaper, but the class was super understanding about it and didn't mind that I took a 4 min hiatus. Plus, I gave them body rolls to work on while I was gone.

Baby's First Christmas

Then we came home and Skyped my sister and her boys. Every year, my family makes gingerbread houses so we set up the table and all decorated our houses together while bonding through the computer. Technology is such a wonderful thing sometimes.

We put out Christmas cookies out for Santa, took a bath, put our Christmas jammies on, then read The Night Before Christmas and went to bed to wait for morning to come. And guess what? Santa came and filled our stockings!!!

Putting out cookies for Santa

We woke up and Skyped daddy and he watched Ryan "open" his stocking (and my stocking too). Then G got to open his presents. I made him a little canvas of Ryan's footprints. He loved it :) And of course, he had already opened his gift the week before because I'm a sucker and let him manipulate me. Then I opened my gifts. OH MY did my man spoil me this year. He got me a Zumba tank top, earrings, silk pjs with matching slippers, panties and lip gloss from VS, AND really awesome Thank You cards (which I had on my Christmas list). Now people need to start doing random acts of kindness or buy gifts or send money so I can send them a thank you :p HA! I'm such a lucky girl. I don't know what I did to deserve all those gifts. I didn't get to have him home for Christmas like I'd asked Santa, but those came in second.

Me and my man

I think I Skyped everyone twice that day. Ryan decided to take a  4 hour nap which sucked because I really really wanted to play with him and his toys! I was so impatient. At one point, my mom called to Skype me. I told her Ryan was sleeping and her response was, "Oh, well we can Skype later then." Umm... My own mother! No one cares about my beautiful face these days, which is fine. I guess Ryan's face is a trillion times cuter. I stare at it all the time and can't help but smile.

Ryan got lots and lots of new toys! People were so generous with him. I couldn't believe it. He's such a lucky boy and he's going to grow up so very loved. That's all I can ever ask of family. I just want him to always know how loved he is no matter what the circumstance. Wrap that up and put it under the tree. Bam. I'm such a good mom for saying that.

New Shark Stuffed Animal

Oh, and of course, Santa brought the pups some treats and I got them some new toys (part of which I've already found in Belle's poop).

Christmas was such a success this year. I am so very grateful for Skype and being able to talk to my husband all of Christmas morning and the rest of my family throughout the day. It's like I got to be home without having to travel, and still get to sleep in my own bed. I'm even thankful that I didn't have to cook. I bought a giant pizza for my Christmas dinner. Pizza and Christmas movies were the perfect combo this year. It's exactly what a crazy, stressed out mama needs sometimes.

Ryan opened his present from Mommy and Daddy! He pulled the tissue paper out

I couldn't have been more appreciative with how everything turned out this year. (And then Belle attacked another dog, but that's a different story for another day.) Thanks to all who played some part in it one way or another :)