Does anybody else feel robbed by this seemingly very short Christmas season?
Seriously, though.
Thanksgiving JUST happened and now Christmas is literally next week. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, but Christmas is a very close second, and more importantly, it’s the Christmas SEASON that is the close second.
I love the build up; listening to Christmas music, wrapping presents while watching The Family Stone or It’s A Wonderful Life, or just enjoying a cozy night in admiring the twinkling lights of our Christmas tree. But this year, it’s all gone so fast, and it has me wishing for more hours in a day.
Let me just say, the past couple months have gone too fast.
I keep waiting for life to slow down, but I don’t know if it will, especially before our baby arrives. It seems as though there’s always something marked on the calendar, and if not that, there always seems to be plenty to do around our house.
Tony and I were able to get away over MEA break for a long weekend, which was wonderful. My parents purchased a place in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina this past year, and already, it’s made some wonderful memories for my family. Tony and I got to spend some time there just the two of us, [I don’t know if I want to call it a baby-moon, but it was definitely our last trip just the two of us!], and then my parents joined us for the weekend. We didn’t get the best weather other then the first day him and I were there, but just getting away and being by the ocean was good enough for me.
I’ve gotten to celebrate our little baby with two wonderful baby showers. I could write on and on about these; I was spoiled beyond belief and most times throughout both, I was at a loss of words. The amount of love surrounding us and this baby is felt through my core.
My first shower was wonderfully surreal. I truly never imagined a baby shower for myself. I mean, I always tried to stay positive, but I really never saw myself sitting in the front of a room, opening gifts containing the cutest little onesies and blankets for a baby of my own. But there I was. It was such a special day for me, a day I really will never forget.
My second shower was thrown by two of my best friends. It was a cozy evening of candles, greens, and the most delicious food & drinks, [a specialty mocktail included!]. The atmosphere was absolutely breathtaking. It was something out of a dream. Again, I found myself speechless throughout the evening. My best girlfriends know me inside and out and this night showed it. At every turn was a detail or personal touch that was so me. The food – a creamy pasta, to a salted caramel dessert – was mouthwatering. I had tears in my eyes most of the night; tears of complete, content happiness.
In other news, Tony and I have been slowing getting things Ace ready for the baby. We’ve built the crib and dresser and have slowly started organizing the rest of our house for what’s to come. Ace has been by my side through every step. He seems to be adjusting well to some of the changes; and it has left me emotional more than once. I find myself telling Tony on repeat, “I hope Ace will adjust well and will be okay,” or “I wish I could tell Ace how much we will still love him, even with the baby here.”
He finds himself in the middle of every project we’ve tried to complete 🙂
He doesn’t have a care in the world, and I’ll let you in on a secret – he never moved. We worked around him, like always.
Even though the holiday season’s speed has came crashing through December with full force, Tony and I still fit in our favorite tradition: cookie making night. We’ve done this for a handful of years – other posts can be found here – and we both always look forward to this night together. This year, it was tough for me to get pumped up, [I’ve been fading fast at about seven o’clock most week nights], but we were still able to crank out some cookies for Ace, a holiday puppy chow, and some peanut butter rice krispies 🙂
The holidays are also such a good reminder to soak in the time with family, the love that surrounds you, and the memories you’re making. I’ve been caught up in the hustle and bustle already and I was reminded today how incredibly lucky I am to have all that I do.
Happy Holidays to You and Yours –
