Christmas was busy and snowy this year, but we had such a great time. Caitlin loved listening to The Night Before Christmas over and over again. In fact, we read the story so many times that it is now in hiding until Christmas 2011. She loved opening her presents, although the wrapping paper still held more allure than the gifts the paper concealed. And most of all, Caitlin loved the opportunity to stay up several hours past her bedtime and eat an unlimited number of sugar cookies.
Now that the holidays are done, bedtimes are back to normal, and the decorations are put away, we are enjoying quiet time at home, playing with Caitlin's many new toys. She especially loves her new toy piano, rocking horse, and baby doll.
Caitlin visited the Zoo Lights display at the Stone Zoo. She was able to walk through the zoo after dark. Even though most animals were hiding or hibernating, we did see a reindeer on hiatus from the North Pole and lots and lots of bright holiday lights and decorations.
Caitlin loved opening her stocking on Christmas morning at Grammy's house. She managed to pull out the contents by herself, then went on to play with piles of wrapping paper. In case you wondered, she also really enjoys eating her Play-Doh.
Caitlin was delighted to meet Santa Claus. After waiting in a long line, she was so excited to get her turn with jolly old St. Nick. Can't you feel the holiday cheer?
Holidays are exhausting. There is never enough time to get things done and whether we want to admit it or not, I think lots of people can't wait for the holiday season to end. A part of me feels this way, especially when I am waiting in line to get into the Pandora store, or running out to buy stamps for the third time, or checking my bank account. But, this year watching Caitlin enjoy the holidays reminded me to seek the joy of the season and believe in a little bit of the magic.
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