Getting ready for Christmas
Snow!! We have tons of snow!!! Actually it is only about 14 inches, but it looks beautiful nonetheless. I love having a white Christmas. So much fun!!! I realized as we watched the snow come down for hours this weekend that we don’t have snow boots for Jaden. He’s all set up with his snow coat and pants, but no snow boots. So we couldn’t take him out for a good romp in the snow anyway. Seeing as he can’t walk yet, I guess we’d need a good pair of waterproof mittens too!! HA!
This past week was huge for our little guy. He has built up his walking to a full 6 steps. His MO is to stand up holding onto the giant, TV-protection gate or a toy large enough to support him, then turn his body ever so slightly to aim for me (or Neville), and finally make a run for it. He takes as many steps as he can until he falls into me. He’s been testing himself out more and more by starting out a little further away from me each time. It’s very cool to watch, and has added years to my life with all the laughter it brings. 
This morning Jaden woke up happy, gurgling like he usually does when he wakes up happy. He started climbing, as usual, to stand up by the front rail on the crib, but this time, instead of yelling “aaaahhhhhhh” at the top of his lungs to call me to come get him, he simply said “up.” Wow. How amazing that a simple little word can make my heart leap with joy. Neville came running upstairs because he heard Jaden over the monitor, and said “did I just hear him say ‘up’?” What fun we had this morning.
This evening we are going to my in-laws to celebrate Christmas. I’m not even sure who is going to be there besides my mother-in-law and father-in-law, but I’m sure it will be fun. We will be at my parents for Christmas since we leave from there shortly thereafter for our vacation to Arizona. Hooray!!
Speaking of vacation, I’d better start my packing list. It would help to get that done today, since I have to pack tonight and tomorrow. Packing has become a much greater challenge now that I have to worry about my stuff AND Jaden’s stuff.
Have a wonderful week!
Congratulations on your new home on the web! I’m thrilled to know that Jaden’s doing so well. I can’t wait to *Finally* meet him on Thursday! I’ve been so excited; meeting Jaden will make a normally wonderful holiday extra special!
That is so awesome!! His progress is wonderful. I can’t wait to see him this weekend….been waiting as patiently as possible!! Maybe I’ll get to see him walking around; maybe he’ll even say “up” for me to hear! That would be so neat.