Where to start?

Oh my...so many things to tell you!! So, the last time I wrote I was preparing for my first x-mas! Wow, what a holiday!! I'll start by telling you about that.

My x-mas starting by going to Great Grandma Pat's and Grandma Peggy's. Great Grandma really enjoys feeding me and she likes to talk to me. What she didn't know is that I am learning body parts and the best thing to grab while I'm eating is a nose!!

I spent lots of time showing off my ability to crawl backwards or just spin in a circle. It was my first time opening presents and that was fun. Shiny, crinkly paper that tastes as good as it looks!!

Then it was off to Waterloo for the Arians and Haberman x-mas.

I was happy to see Aiden. Mom felt he needed a hat like me so she made him one. I gotta tell you...we look pretty handsome. After a little visiting, it was time for the x-mas parties.

First stop was at Grandma Arians' and she got to be with all her great grandkids at one time and she took full advantage of it. We managed to get a picture of this.

I can't get over how 'pinchable' Aiden's cheeks are. Even I can't keep my hands off him!! It was tough to get everyone to keep still for one picture, but I guess you take what you can get!
The next day, it was off to Great Grandma and Grandpa Haberman. Great Grandma Anne had a dancing Santa and snowman! I started to feel the holiday spirit and try on a hat for size. It was great to see a couple other little people there. I believe they were 2nd cousins.

It was another night of tasteful wrapping paper, pictures, videos and laughs had by all. I was pretty tired, but I managed to give Great Grandma Anne some one-on-one time before calling it a night.

Just when you think our weekend should be over, we have one more stop. Now we are heading to Milwaukee to see Papa. He was really happy to see me. He was amazed at how big I have gotten! I didn't have the heart to tell him that I was only going to get bigger and bigger.

I thought x-mas was over when we returned home, but we had more family come to our house for one last x-mas. This time it was Dad's family. Grandpa Greg and his dog, Hank along with Uncle Jeff and his kids. Everyone enjoyed a nice meal while I took a nap. Afterwards I helped Mom and Dad open a couple presents. After a few hours of visiting, I was ready to call it a night!

Whew, I'm surprised I remember all that. It was the short version!! Now I can tell you what's going on with me. For the last 3 weeks or so, I have started to sleep through the night, but that also depends on your definition of "sleeping through the night." I will wake up 1-2 times during the night, but if you give me my nuk I will go back to sleep...Mom considers this sleeping through the night. :)

I have 2 teeth! There were some tough days, but we made it. I think Mom and Dad would like to thank Tylenol for their invention of infant pain relief and we can't forget cold teething rings! I continue to eat really well. My newest food is plain yogurt, which goes great with bananas! I am beginning to crawl and Mom and Dad continue to cheer me on. All I can think of when they do this is "I'm only going to move faster and get into more things. Are you sure you want to encourage this behavior?"
We are in a new year and Mom and Dad have been talking about New Year resolutions...I'm not sure what this means. From listening to Mom and Dad it means losing weight. I still don't get it so I'll wait until I get older to figure this one out!

Well, I think that's it! Off to bed! Mom, Dad and I hope you all had a wonderful and safe holiday.

Love to all,

Simon