Holidaze

Happy New Year! This time last year, Little Man was the size of some teeny-tiny seed, floating around on the inside. Now, he is a 24 pound tank of a baby, a little over 5 months old and an absolute joy to spend time with. Isn't it funny the difference a year can make?!?

I completely fell off the blogging bandwagon during the holidays. It never ceases to amaze me how busy one can get doing nothing but taking care of a baby. As the song goes, there were parties for hosting, marshmallows for toasting, and caroling out in the snow. There was also a nasty bout of RSV that hit the whole family just before Thanksgiving and stuck with us right through Christmas.

Baby's first holiday was a success. There were loud, boisterous moments, like dinner with my husband's large family, where Little Man sat up in my lap and "read" the menu. Husband's company Christmas party was especially fun, because last year, that's when we broke the news to everyone that we were expecting. He was the center of attention, feeding off all the noise and energy and flirting with all the ladies. My mom and I took him to a large mall in the area and watched his eyes get bigger and bigger with each decoration he saw.

And then there were the quiet, sweet moments: Christmas eve, when we opened presents as a little family of three for the first time. Putting out Oreos and Coke for Santa, and letting the baby "stand" by the tree to get a good look at the ornaments before going to bed that night. On New Years eve, Husband and I were so wiped out by the season's festivities that we went to bed long before midnight. But Little Man woke up for his middle of the night feeding just minutes before the clock turned over, and I welcomed the new year in watching my beautiful little boy doze in my arms. New Years Day was spent at home in pajamas, quiet and peaceful and full of family play time. It was, all in all, everything I expected and more.

Happy Holidays, everyone, from myself, Husband, and the biggest Little Man around. What will 2011 hold for my own little fairy tale? Stay tuned for the next chapter.