Well, our first Christmas as a new family is coming to a close. I know I will post much more information about it at a later date. But for now, I thought I would just pause to reflect on my overall feelings.
To be honest, going into Christmas this year was terrifying. Things are a bit tenuous in our family at the current time... which is an understatement, but to put it in perspective... it's perfectly normal at this stage of a family forming with an older child. I didn't know what to expect, didn't know how the kids would react, and didn't really know how I would feel on Christmas as a parent for my first time.
But it couldn't really have gone better. We had a great Christmas Eve, and a wonderful Christmas. We started some new traditions and brought the kids into some of our old ones. We made sure that Santa knew what Lynnae's favorite candy was. The kids got to meet their cousins, except for the three in Belgium, and it is going beautifully... thus far. Lynnae absolutely loves her new cousin Evin... and Charlie has two cousins his age to play with.
I didn't do everything for them that I had wanted, but I am at peace with it. Because I know this is only the first of many Christmases, and next year we'll get to add to the memories. Tonight, I am happy and looking forward to another year with my kids.
From our family to yours, we hope you enjoyed a Merry Christmas and wish you the best of years in 2009!
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