I’m so appreciative when the sun shines in the winter. We had gone one too many days without the sun. I’d wake up in the morning and have to turn the lights on downstairs because opening the blinds and curtains didn’t change anything.
Today the sun is shining like yesterday and the day before. I always notice when the sun is shining. (rather than just noticing when it’s not.)
Yesterday, I moved furniture around in my living room. We put up the Christmas tree and moved the TV over last weekend and the room felt so wrong and messy. It feels better now. My stockings are hung, my mantle is decorated, my house has Christmas settled around it. I decided to keep with my simple theme and not put everything out.
I’m drinking coffee and Eli is rolling around on the floor with his toys. Right now feels really good because he doesn’t need me. I love it when my kids need me but Eli sometimes (always) can’t focus on anything but me when I’m around. Right now, he’s playing with toys and I know he knows I’m here because I just fed him.
I love that he’s in our family, I can’t believe he’s eight months old and I can’t believe he cut his seventh tooth yesterday.
I keep playing back this time last year and how we didn’t know Eli was a boy, how he was such a dream to us.
This morning, he woke up and Noah asked to go in and say “hi” to him. I told him he could and I listened to him go in there and say “good morning, little fellow!” and he started saying silly things to him, just like Noah does. Noah calls he and Eli “bros” and it’s pretty much more than I can handle, so much cuteness and love.
Anna comforts him, picks him up off the floor (while she’s sitting) and pats his back and tells him “it’s okay” if he’s crying. The other day she spent about fifteen minutes doing flashcards with him on the floor in front of the Christmas tree.
I do not have my Christmas shopping done and am no where near being done. To be honest, Brian gets a Christmas bonus every year and that’s what we use for Christmas shopping. Sure I’ve done some, here and there, but the majority is waiting to be done. So, I’m sitting patiently, trying to plan my purchases, wanting to be smart, not wanting to overdo it…
This year, I’ll have three babies on Santa’s lap. It’s funny that Christmas is so magical for kids, with the wonder, the lights, the excitement…but this year, may be my most magical year, yet.
Life is funny that way.
i love this post. love the pic of Eli. he is a doll. and yes, the kids make it so magical. i have a 12, 14 and 3 yr old. when the older ones were getting bigger, we adopted our last. and she makes it magical…for all of us.
Life is WONDERFUL that way!
I love how kids make the holidays so magical!
I’m so glad you said you’re no where near having your Christmas shopping done, me either. Seems like everyone I know is posting on Facebook or saying, “I’ve got all my shopping and wrapping done, now on to baking.” I hate those people.
Oh my goodness that second photo! HE is a doll.
Steph
you sound so happy and content! i love the pictures of eli
Again, those baby thighs! I’m glad you admitted that you don’t have your x-mas shopping done yet. I’m not even close. I feel like everyone has it all together this year except me.
7 teeth! He is such a big boy! Oh how I wish the military would give a Christmas bonus. Happy Friday!
I love those leg warmers!
I love these photos and enjoy reading of how your older two interact with and love him so much! My almost 7 y/o son frequently asks me if he can go in and get his little sister – she’s two – and it is so sweet to listen to them on the monitor – especially since his guard is down because he doesn’t realize anyone is listening. I hope he never loses that interest and protection factor over her.
And strangely, my middle child – also named Eli – had all 16 of his basic set of baby teeth before his first birthday. Sounds like your Eli is on the same road.
So sweet, I love your Friday Morning Posts.
I think you’re absolutely right: this WILL be the best Christmas yet. Those three kiddos must make it more joyful than can be imagined.
I’ve been doing really well picking up gifts here and there for others, but the stuff for my family I haven’t even started. Then again, my kids lists are ridiculous this year! Since you had the opportunity to meet them in person, I think you can tell how quirky they are in their personalities. The list range from the ‘absolutely not a chance of getting that’ (like laptops) to simple things like cashews (for real!) One of my kids asked for cashews! I love that. That they can ask and dream for things we can’t possibly afford to give them, and still ask for little things they love.
Hope your weekend is great! I miss the sun on this rainy, very gray Saturday.
These are awesome photos! I’m a new follower here and I have enjoyed reading your blog. Looking forward to getting to know you better.
Yes the month of December is magical alright. Sometimes things happen that are little miracles specifically on Christmas…. little blessings, like snowflakes coming down to us.