Ten Months

10 Months

• December is always a fun month and for it to be your first Christmas made it even more special. We visited Salt Lake to see the different window displays at the Grande Hotel and also the Temple lights (though it was really cold). We drove through the lights in Layton Park, made and passed out goodies to the neighbors, walked through a live Nativity, visited the Criche (a large collection of Nativity sets), watched a ton of Christmas movies, and went to a few parties. Let's be honest, most of the activities were a bit too late for your bed time, you spent a lot of time in the stroller, and were surrounded by goodies that you couldn't eat. But you were a good sport for all of it. Daddy did sneak you a good amount of cookies and a few sips of egg nog-both which you screamed afterwards because you wanted more.
• The big thing this month is that you learned how to crawl. I attribute it all to the presents and Christmas tree. You kept wanting to pull on the tree skirt, pull down the ornaments, and try to rip open the presents. It was a big motivator for you to crawl. Those three weeks with all the Christmas decor up and you crawling around the house has been some of the most stressful mommy time in my mommy career. All of a sudden, you were in everything. The tree, the lamp, the bathroom, the dog food, the baking goods. I had to keep rearranging the kitchen so you wouldn't make messes every three minutes. I think we finally figured out everything though once Christmas was over. 
• Our whole family got hit with influenza. It was first your dad and then you. For one whole day, you just wanted to cuddle on the couch or sleep. It was so sad to see you so sick. Thankfully we did get you the shot this year so it wasn't as long for you and you were all back to normal for Christmas. 
• Christmas was a blast. You loved all the paper and wrappings. You just would crawl all over the room, rolling around in the paper and ripping it up. Santa brought you a new sippy cup (though you still don't like it) some Minnie Mouse pacifiers, and baby puffs. You really needed some bigger winter clothes so both us and Grandma Price got you some cute new outfits with leggings that actually fit. 
• New Years was spent in the cabin, which meant that Dad and big kids played out in the snow while I literally followed you around every minute that you were awake. There were so many things that you shouldn't get into that you could-the fireplace, tons of cords, stairs, and books. We took you out in the snow for a while. This was your first real time in the snow. We took you down the sledding hill and pulled you around in the tube. You were more indifferent to the idea.