The Day After...

Well, it's a melancholy day today - all of the anticipation for Christmas and it's all over now. What a wonderful holiday it was. They day after is always sort of a let down - and I just wander around sort of aimless. There was not a second that went by that I wasn't so thankful for all that we have this year. I cried - alot. Just a simple glance at one of the boys and I cried. All good tears, of course. I know that so many people have my same sentiments around holiday time. I thought so much about how far we have come in this last year - and gave so many thanks for our little miracles. On that note, I also thought so much about my other friends who don't have children yet - I've been in their shoes and know that Christmas is a tough time. I know I mentioned this before but I have not been able to get my girls off of my mind all weekend. Especially my friends who lost the twins. Although I know how strong and resilient they are, it had to be the hardest holiday ever. I know that they were strong and made it through just fine; but inside, it's heart wrenching. Girls, you were on my mind all weekend and I hope that you found some peace and hope for the new year.

The boys had a very special first Christmas. They were spoiled rotten! Here are a few pics from Christmas Eve. Isn't it funny how parents love to dress up their kids - they don't seem to think it's nearly as cute as we do. In fact, Cole & JD, as cute as they looked, hated having reindeer antlers in their mouths all the way to Gramma's. Oh well, it won't be long before I can't dress them in whatever I want anymore. They sucked it up for Mom!

Cole had a little bit better time with the antlers...


JD just plain old didn't like em'!

Back to the grind this week....it will probably be a somewhat quiet week, considering most people take vacation this week. Was half temped to go to the mall and check out the sales - then again, am I nuts? Between the parking, crowds and germs, I've elected to hunker down with the kids and enjoy them instead!