Besides bringing a healthy baby home, our only Christmas wish was bringing him home in time for Christmas. We are blessed!
Christmas started with a Santa picture, of course! I was thrilled when the pulmonologist at Children's ended our first appointment with (without my asking!) "And yes, you can get a Santa picture. Just find out when they open and be the first one there to avoid the germs." We've been discouraged from really taking Wyatt anywhere but doctor's appointments so this was a welcomed surprise. We took him to see Santa where my sister works and they were so wonderful, whisking us in and out and we got our keepsake photo. Clearly Wyatt was thrilled by the experience. Ha!
Thankfully, our pediatrician encouraged us to join our families for Christmas festivities as long as all were careful about illness and handwashing so celebrating we did!
Christmas at my mom and dad's was next. We always celebrate with my siblings and parents the week before Christmas. It was the first time Wyatt was with all of his cousins. I think my favorite line from the night was Romy's, "I'm the ONLY kid that has EVER held Wyatt. And his clear mustache isn't even gone!" (We told her that he could be held by kids when he's off oxygen and his cannula is out but this was an exception. One she was excited by.)
As always, it was a great evening filled with far too many gifts and even more laughs.
On the 23rd, we celebrated our first Christmas as a family. It was rather low key and included an exchange of gifts. We decided to start a tradition of gifts for Wyatt this year with - something you need, something you want, something to wear, something to read.
Shortly after came December 24th. The annual Christiansen Christmas Eve. Starting promptly at 4:30 this year at Uncle Ron & Auntie Ann's, we honestly arrived at 5. We are not late people but boy is traveling with a little on (on oxygen!) a whole different story. Keep in mind we headed straight from this event to Matt's parents' place in Yakima, too!
As always, festivities started with the nut in the rice pudding (I got it this year!), a delicious meal, singing Christmas carols, dancing around the Christmas tree, treats, the Christmas story, and gifts. It was so fun to have the whole family together. Even Wyatt. It still feels surreal to have him WITH us!
After the Christmas Eve festivities ended, we piled into the car and hit the pass, continuing our tradition of Christmas Day (plus a few more) in Yakima with the Longs. As we left, I assured everyone we'd be fine as Wyatt would sleep the whole way over. He had to be tired and that coupled with his love for the car would mean he'd be out before we hit the freeway. Well, I ate my words! He was wide awake the entire trip over. I held Hector (giraffe pacifier) in the entire trip. Luckily, he was happy, even if he didn't sleep a wink!
With nothing more than a few flurries at the summit, we made it over the pass just fine and many of them were still up to greet us (after 1 am)! We got Wyatt out of his "best" and got to bed. Santa was on his way, after all! The next few days included lots of Christmas, Rachel's birthday, and Cindy's birthday. The star of the show the entire time was Wyatt. Some had never seen him and most had never held him. Merry Christmas & Happy Birthday!
With nothing more than a few flurries at the summit, we made it over the pass just fine and many of them were still up to greet us (after 1 am)! We got Wyatt out of his "best" and got to bed. Santa was on his way, after all! The next few days included lots of Christmas, Rachel's birthday, and Cindy's birthday. The star of the show the entire time was Wyatt. Some had never seen him and most had never held him. Merry Christmas & Happy Birthday!
You were and will always be our best Christmas present ever.
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