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.

It is very exciting to have power again! It was difficult to live without power with a 2 and a half year old. It's good to be civilized again. I felt as though I was winter camping.

Anyway, so far this month we have made yummy cookies, decorated the Christmas tree and created our very own gingerbread house. I think Aiden enjoyed the candy more than putting the house together. He loves the movie Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer.

Right now Aiden knows the following colors: red, green, blue, yellow, orange, purple and white. He can sing his ABC's and can count to 6.

He recently got a new Thomas the Tank Engine Bed that he enjoys every night. He also upgraded to a larger bedroom so he can now play in his room with all of his cool toys.

Let me see, no pictures this time. I'm sure there will be many to follow with the holidays around the corner. Aiden is sure taking his time potty training. I think he has the pee part down it's the number 2 that he refuses not to do besides in the pullup. Oh the joys of motherhood. Let me see. Some of his favorite things right now: trains, matchbox cars, firetrucks, building blocks, coloring, stickers, kicking the ball around, and playing on the computer.

The past few months have been busy for us. Aiden was in Keith and Angela's wedding as the ring bearer. They had a beautiful wedding and Aiden did a excellent job walking down the aisle. All he needed was a little bribe. (Look closely on what's on the pillow as he is walking down-tractor treat). Shhhh! Don't tell anyone, but it really does work.

We also took a trip to Mack's Apples in Londonderry. Grammy and Grammy J also came with us. We picked up lots of apples and a few pumpkins. We enjoyed looking at the animals they had there too.

Another day our family went to Charminfare Farm. We went on a hay ride, tractor ride, and a pony ride. There were so many animals there. Aiden even milked a cow!

For Halloween this year, Aiden was a dragon. He would go up to houses and say Trick or Treat-roar!!!!

On August 1st Aiden, nonna and I went to Storyland. We had an amazing time. It was difficult to take pictures while on most of the rides, but here are a few. We lucked out weather wise, it was sunny with a light breeze. Aiden had a blast. When he saw the rollercoaster for the first time, he was scared. It was kind of funny to see.

On a different note, Aiden had to try on a tux for our friends Keith and Angela's wedding that he is in on September 6th.

The Cabot Factory

Train Ride