December Daily 21

Westen has been sooo anxious for Christmas! He "just can't believe!" it's almost here! A day or so ago, he got so worried because he thinks Santa might not bring him presents since he's been bad "every day." While he does get time-outs for his behavior some days, I told him he's still not a bad child & I was sure Santa agreed! Today, he was so very, very good, even opening my van door for me! He ran around there & said he was going to open it because he wanted to be good for Santa! :) He's too funny. He also told Uncle Eddie "you're my life" tonight!

Aeson's age is just AMAZING to me. Every day, he learns/does/says something new. It's crazy! He's been going to the changing table when I ask him if he wants his diaper changed.. Well this morning, Addy had just gotten here when I asked him, so he shook his head no & pointed to the living room, wanting to go out there! He said Addy's name so clearly all morning too. Then he got up to nurse and when he was finished, he said (and signed) "all done" & got down! He's done this with 'real' food at mealtimes for a long time but never done it after nursing. :) He's been so good all day long today.. and he only napped a HALF HOUR! Usually that would mean grouchiness, but not today! He pointed out where his nose, mouth, tongue, ears, eyes, and hair were tonight. He's also started asking(!) to go "ni night" & going in our bedroom when he's tired.

We figured out the Christmas meal today (finally), re-wrapped some presents (Aeson's unwrapped two!), did even more shopping, continued our countdowns, and ate dinner with Chelsea & Eddie. We're all tired tonight, I think, so we're headed to bed now!