Happy Holidays Everyone!

I hope everyone out there is hanging in there and not feeling too horribly frazzled with all the holiday preparations. It never fails to amaze me how fast we get from Thanksgiving to Christmas! Although, I have been laying low for the past couple of weeks (doctor's orders) I did get quite a bit done in a timely manner. Of course there are always a few last minute things that never fail to crop up, but I feel good about all that was accomplished given the circumstances.

Our last Christmas as a childless couple- it feels so strange yet also exciting. The reality of impending parenthood has put a certain excitement back into the holidays that was previously lacking due to our more adult selves. This year we found ourselves in a big toy store looking for some gifts and also feeling excited at what our future holds. A chance to once again re-live that magic and wonder of Christmas (ok, and a chance to play with some toys again, but with a good excuse). We are also looking forward to playing Santa and Mrs. Claus- time to practice our hiding and sneaking techniques.

At a time when the pregnancy road has been a bit bumpy and often racked with doubt, fear, and worry it is so nice to feel this excited anticipation!

We wish all of our friends and family a very happy holiday!

~ S & D

Oh yeah and on Christmas day 13 weeks- the beginning of the second trimester! = )