All I want for Christmas

Felt a twinge of sadness that this will be our last first Christmas. As always there were two celebrations, both were wonderful and exhausting. Both involved family we haven't seen for far too long, and both served as a reminder of just how very blessed we are. 

We celebrated with almost 70 people this Christmas. I think that one of the things I am most grateful for in life is that no matter what, my girls will always have family surrounding them. They will always be loved, and they will never be alone in this world.

This year saw The Bean enjoying the first Christmas she will actually remember, one that Chickadee* will only ever know through photographs.

*The nickname Pumpkin, in honour of her Halloween due date, just didn't stick. Trying a few others on for size, the names we find ourselves calling her every day. This week 'Chickadee' seems to suit.