The holidays

The holidays are some of the best times of the year. Families make an effort to come together and you can always count on some good food and even better laughs!




In Germany it is a tradition to open gifts on the night of Christmas Eve, This is a tradition that I have always done growing up and plan to do with my children. This works out quit nicely as we are at my parents Christmas Eve and we can spend Christmas day with Bens family. This is something that will never change. Ben and I talked about this before Brayden was even born and I'm glad that he liked the idea too. We spend all day at my parents house helping with dinner, setting the table, or even just talking. This year is a little more special to me because it will be the first Christmas without foster kids in a long time. I don't know if anyone can understand that, having multiple kids act like brats because they have to be in a strangers house for the holidays and not with their own families, can you really blame them?? This is the first year that we don't have to worry about anything and nothing can ruin that for me. Ben and I have our tradition and that is not going to change for anyone. I'm sorry every one cant have what they want but that's just how it is.

I want to see my mothers smile on Christmas Eve because I cared enough not to give up on my tradition. I love her and this is also my parents holiday and I intend to enjoy every part of it with them! I cant wait to see my grandmother although it will be hard with to see her without my grandaddy and I cant wait for her to meet her newest grandson. I know she will love them as much as they will love her!

Playing

Brian is grown so much and Brayden knows it. Brayden will now make an effort to play with his little brother and give him things. When he crys Brayden will hurry to get a bottle and throws a fit if anyone tries to help him. He loves to tell us no as he shows us that he is capable of doing it himself. He is really filling the big brother role well and I am proud that he cares and wants to help care for Brian. I only hope that they will grow to share that brotherly bond and know how lucky they are to have eachother. If Ben and I do decide to have another baby I hope that Brian and Brayden are just as helpful.
Brayden has also gotten to the stage where he wants to give you the phone. When the phone rings I dont have to worry about getting it because Brayden will pop up and run to it, and hand it to me or Ben. He is becoming more and more helpful each day, although he does still have his bad days, he can do so much.