We have made it through Aiden's first Christmas, and as everyone told us, we have discovered Aiden doesn't care much for any of his presents. Wrapping paper is another story. As the days go on and the wrapping paper disappears, he is starting to find out that there are some new toys in the house. We definitely feel the loss of space in the house once we brought home all his toys (and that's with some being left at the grandparent's house).
So, what goodies did he receive for his first Christmas? Well, he received a big, stuffed dog (much more low maintenance than Zoe and Daphne), a playhouse that makes lots of noises, an activity table to encourage him to stand and become more mobile, a cell phone (Fisher Price... $8... take that, iPhone 4s), a wooden frog pull toy (he can't walk, he just eats the string), and a toy piano that plays synthesized Mozart and lights up with each beat. So, I don't think we had this when I was little since I started learning spanish well after my Fisher Price, Leapfrog years, but most of his toys are bilingual (the piano is trilingual... of course, it's a piano... french is a must!). Keeping our fingers crossed for a polylingual child, though I don't think just knowing how to count to 5 in french will get him through even an hour in Paris.
I love Christmas... the family time, relaxing on the couch, good food... I have to thank my mom and dad for allowing us to have that relaxing time because there is no day off when you have a kid. They were a great help! Kevin came home for a few days and got a break from the chilly Chicago temperatures. Albert was able to visit with friends, who promptly reminded me of my promise to post on the blog more often. So guys, here you go! Can't wait to see what 2012 has in store for us!
