Our Christmas

It is hard to believe Christmas has come and gone already.  Especially since it has been 60 degrees outside.  I mentioned some in the last post that this year was already a little different for us.  

With Annie's arrival, we missed parties and festivities leading right up to the big day.  And then, the day after we arrived home from the hospital, Caroline got sick. Caroline really has not been sick much in her short little life, but this might have been the one of the worst for her.

High fever, bad cold, ear infection, 2 trips to the doctor,  2 prescriptions, and almost 10 days later (Christmas day) she finally started feeling better.  Normally, it would not have been a huge deal, but having a 4 day old newborn at home too wasn't a great thing.  Oh, and the fact that Caroline  wanted to hold Annie and touch her all the time!  

We basically tried to divide and parent.  I had Annie and John had Caroline to try and prevent the sickness from spreading - at least to Annie because John and I did end up catching the cold from C.      

It definitely threw a curve ball in our plans and it was not our expectations for the holidays.  But, it truly was a sweet time for our family of four.  We felt stir crazy a few days, but overall enjoyed just being together.  

We were able to really celebrate Christmas.  The real meaning of Christmas.  No hustle and bustle.  Not that those things are bad.  I am one that loves the business the Christmas season brings.  But, I am guilty of letting it distract me of thinking about why we even celebrate this season.  

And I guess having a baby at Christmas makes you ponder even more our Saviors birth. 

I am grateful for the simplicity this year.  For time to reflect, be grateful for this stage of life we are in, and be together.  

I am grateful for the joy of Christmas that Jesus' birth brings to us.

I hope you and your family had a very special Christmas season too.  

"For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given. And his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace."   Isaiah 9:6

Don't be fooled by these pictures.  None were taken until Christmas day when we were on the mend and really just to document that we did have Christmas at our house despite sickness, lack of sleep, and new baby chaos.