Over the last month you have mastered eating solids and have really branched out with the foods. You pretty much will try a few bites of anything and haven't found anything that you really don't like. I think your favorite so far as been carrots. You are becoming more and more expressive and have started raising your eyebrows and more and more frequently seem to understand what we are saying to you. Today you were even shaking your head "no" to Uncle Mike, though that seemed to be more of a novelty thing since it made your whole body wiggle when you did it. I'd hate to think that your first communication was the word no. You were nodding your head "yes" around thanksgiving so maybe we'll count that instead.
Still no teeth, still no crawling, but you do manage to get around quite well by rolling. You can move all the way across a room at a fairly good clip and I get dizzy just watching you. You cover serious ground at night in your crib and really the only thing that makes you cry in the night is when you bonk your head on the crib slats.
Today was your first Christmas. We just put you down to sleep and I held you for just a bit longer than normal tonight because I really didn't want it to be over. It was such a special day. Your Dad and I were so excited that after about 25 years of absence, we were finally getting another visit from Santa. We spent the day with Rick's family and you were showered with gifts. It was so fun to see you "play" with your cousin, Chase. She is almost exactly one year older than you and it's always so fun to get a little preview of what we have to look forward to next year. You looked adorable in your spit up covered smocked red dress and silver glitter tights. As expected, you were more interested in eating the wrapping paper than most of the toys you were given, but I suspect that will all change in the coming weeks/months.
It was a treat to be able to experience Christmas through the eyes of a child again. Thank you for the magic you bring to our lives, this day and every day. You are the best gift ever. Love,
Mom and Dad
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