The day after Christmas we celebrated with Chad, Angie, Tyler, Fancy, and Grand Dude. We had the delicious traditional Christmas Rolls (a tradition since I can remember as a child) and then took over 5 hours opening presents, laughing, and talking. I love the feeling of not having to rush! And it’s a good thing we had the whole day because Ayla woke up with a fever again the night before. I’m sure she’s got to be just cutting her 3rd tooth, but it’s pretty scary how warm she gets! In the morning, I took her temperature. I had it under her arm for less than 5 seconds and the thing started beeping like crazy! She was at 102.2 when I yanked it out of her arm to read it. I gave her Motrin immediately and nursed her back to sleep. She slept another hour, but it ended up putting us behind schedule and her fever wasn’t totally gone by the time we showed up. My poor baby! Definitely didn’t foresee this happening as her first Christmas. For my big present this year I got my very first Coach purse. The only other Coach item I own is Abe’s diaper bag. I love the purse! Angie got one just like it, but in a different color. Blair got a new leaf/grass blower, and Abe got a Vera Bradley travel bag and a Zoo Pass! I can’t wait to take her to the zoo over Winter Break. Surely we can go see something there right now! Among some of the amazing gifts that we got today, were the infamous joke gifts. Blair got a “My Neighbor is ‘Born Ready’” T-Shirt. It’s hilarious of Lance Stevenson riding on a skateboard. Ayla got her own first ski mask – dinosaur style – thanks a lot mom, and I got a Breast Pump song made up to the tune of “Oompa Loompa”. I had no idea I’ve made such an impact on my family this year with breastfeeding! haha I look forward to our quirky traditions every year and appreciate the memories we make. I have to say that this year’s Christmas was a successful holiday season!
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