Man, that was a whirlwind week! You know, it seems like every time we get a week off (and when I say we, I mean Chuck, because moms don't really get a week off) to go to Atlanta, we must do every single thing available and, of course, try our best to see every one we can. I'm so glad I felt as well as I did and had gotten a chance to recover from having Arielle before we ran around like chickens with our heads cut off. Actually, I have to say that we probably had more downtime this trip than we usually do, but for exhausted parents of two, it was packed.
We came back to Jackson with a carload FULL of presents, which we are so blessed to have,
and a couple of colds... not so good. Neither girl's cold got too bad and they're both recovering well, so praise God for that.
I told Chuck we need to start being one of those families that puts up Christmas decorations really early... or what is really early in my opinion anyway. Like, the day after Thanksgiving. Otherwise, with Christmas week spent away, we don't really get to enjoy them all that long. (Ours, including our tree, are still up, by the way.)
I'm not yet ready to stop humming or hearing Christmas songs. I don't want it to be over. I wish Eden and Arielle could wear their Christmas dresses again. Eden has one she didn't even get to wear. :( Guess we'll have to catch that one in a couple years. Eden is still randomly singing "Jingle Bells" and pointing out lights, even if they aren't Christmas lights. She's not ready for it to be over either.
I am looking forward to next Christmas and how both girls will be able to share it together. Arielle will actually be aware something is happening and Eden will be able to look forward to it with the memories she'll carry from this year.
Here are some pics from this year.
