Christmas

Its Christmas night, and my little one is sound asleep, all snuggled up in new pajamas in her crib sleepily peacefully.  Its been a long 24 hours celebrating on 5 different occasions and opening all those gifts and my girl handled it with flying colors! She was so excited to open gifts and was ripping the wrapping paper off like a pro! She's an amazing little person.

The day started off nicely, with Grace waking up late, enjoying her shower with mommy, and then heading downstairs for milk, waffles and presents.  My parents joined us, and my mom (who woke up at 7am [even though I told her we wouldnt be doing presents til at least 9]) was so excited and couldn't keep herself in bed this morning.  We opened gifts here, and I must say I have the most amazing husband ever!!! Not only did I get a new computer monitor and hard drive, but I also got TWO new Harry Potter lego sets!!! Yes I am a big geek.  Now I feel like such a schmo for only getting him a GPS, and a shirt!! After we did presents at home, we went to Nana and Grandpa's house for MORE presents, and breakfast.  We were joined by my sister Breyanna, and brother Gregg, and my brother John, his wife Colleen and his 3 kids Cam, Ryan and Sophie.  It was a busy morning.  We had lunch at Diane and Dan's house, with all the Cameron family assembled, and it was great that Grace got to meet all of them finally, and I hope they continue to stay in her life, she's lucky to have so many people who love her so much.  We enjoyed more fabulous food for dinner at Gary and Estelles house, with some of the Burdick crew.  Grace got more gifts than one little girl deserves but she loves it all so much!

Did I mention we also opened gifts last night from my brother Glenn and his wife Katherine and my brother Gregg and his fiancee Michele? Its been a busy day, and as I look at the big pile of toys and all the beautiful clothes she got, I must say, we are so blessed and lucky! I feel so spoiled and fortunate. 

I can't believe a year ago I depended so much on the kindness of strangers to help me have gifts for my baby and this year, its unbelievable how much we were able to do.  I feel so lucky to be fortunate enough this year to have had gifts for her to open, and boy did she open them! With "oohs" and "aahs" and squeels of delight! I swear she sounded like a 5 year old, not a 17 month old!!

I hope everyone is as lucky and happy as I am tonight.

Good night everyone, and Merry Christmas.

Be well...