Christmas 2008

Christmas was a different experience for me this year. It was so cool to view this holiday from Aiden's perspective. It wa sort of enlightening. This year was the first year he really understood Christmas. "Santa will bring me toys and put them under the Christmas tree". I don't know how many times I used that as a bargining tool in the month of December. (Remember Santa only gives good boys and girls presents. Which of course would immediately be followed by I am a good boy).

Christmas Eve was spend at Carole and Tim's house (aka Nanny and grampy). Aiden enjoyed playing in nanny's village, signaling nanny's train to the tune of jingle bells repeatedly, and playing with uncle Timmy and Melissa.

Christmas morning Aiden woke up late. I love him for this. We opened stockings followed by presents. When he walked down the stairs, I said to him lets go see if Santa came last night. When he saw all the presents under the tree his little eyes lit up and made all the shopping worthwhile. I have to admit I even shed a few tears. Being a mom is the best job ever.

Later we went to visit Keith and Angela. Thanks for the bike guys. Then we travelled to Nonna's to hang with the Mento family for the day. We had lots of laughs. Aiden also played with Nonna's village and Calder the dog. Aiden fell so many times throughout the day that the quote of the day was "Man Down". We definately enjoyed Christmas 2008. Thank you everyone.