Another Year Over

2016 already, and inspite of the fact its a total cliche, where has the time gone?? I cannot say the 2015 was one of the better years in my life but it had the odd good moment. I sincerely hope that 2016 is much. much, much better.

Christmas was lovely. Lots of fun because how can you not have fun with an energetic, excited two year old? Tater Tot had a hoot at Christmas. There was lots of this. First the Loot Bags had to be pilfered. (We have loot bags in our family instead of Stockings).

Then more of this. He is a talented gift unwrapper. Paper flew!! It was a sight to behold.

All done to the tune of "Oh Wow!"

So many things to play with, so much to see and of course everyone needed help to open their presents because they could not be trusted to do it right. It was so much fun to watch him. The undiluted joy of a child is an awesome thing to see.

It is even better when you can watch him pat the floor in a happy invitation to his Daddy and his beloved "Papa" join him in play. Makes my heart happy to be able to be a witness to this. I do have to say that even little energizer bunnies have to recharge at some point. This did not last for very long but he did chill out for a bit. Looks comfy doesn't it??

The Pilot, the Teacher and the Wee Girl came later on in the weekend and it was so nice to have a chance to see them as well.

Tater Tot is enchanted with the Wee Girl. He does really well with her and is learning that gentle, gentle is the way to go with Wee Girls, even though they have big soft eyes that, man oh man, you would really like to poke just once, if anyone would let you. For being two he does really well.

He was even ok with sharing his Mom with the Wee Girl. Sometimes its hard to share your Mom but he was ok with it.

All in all there was lots of good fun, good food, good beverages, good company and good times. All tinged with a bit of sadness that the Historian was not with his family. Firsts are always hard. Only time will bring a new normal but for now it is still raw and sad.

All too soon it was time to head back to our respective homes. Christmas had come and gone and regular routines called. I think the look on this precious little face says it all

My thoughts exactly on having to go back to work. 

I hope your Christmas was as good as could be.

Toodles,

Linda