My First Christmas, etc...

It's hard to believe everything that's happened since my last post! I'll try to keep this to a short update, but I might add some more detailed stuff later on.

Well, let's see...I had my first Christmas just a few weeks ago, and it was great! I'm pretty awesome at sitting up now, so I was just the right age to tear open my presents & play with the ribbons and wrapping paper. And the toys, too!

I got some pretty great stuff, too, and mommy and daddy were happy no one went crazy buying me too much stuff. They managed (using mom's and Papaw's military packing skills) to fit everything into the car on the trip home from Virginia & South Carolina. Apparently there was some fiasco about missing jackets and car keys as we were leaving Nana and Papaw's, but I fell asleep, so I don't really know what happened. Guess you'll have to ask mom or dad about it sometime.

Probably the best part of Christmas, though, was getting to hang out with all the family that I love but don't get to see often enough. (I miss you guys!) I even got to see my Aunt Jen and Uncle Zack and their whole family for New Year's. Mommy says it's our 'tradition' to celebrate New Year's with them, but I don't know what that means yet. Gotta look it up whenever I learn to use a dictionary. Anyway, it was a blast, and I met another little girl, Corinne, while we were there. We flirted a little because she's pretty cute....

Anyway, since I got back from my big trip, I have had one surprise after another for mommy & daddy. First of all, last week, I said my first word!!! You'll never guess what it was, though...

COCOA!

Yep. That's the cute little dog at Grandma Deb's house, where I stay while mom's at work. I'm not sure how to say Feral Cat, yet, so I call her Cocoa, too. Mom & Dad must think it's pretty cute, because they ask me "Who's that?" anytime Feral walks in the room! I always put on a little show, even though I know deep down that's not her real name....For now, that's my name for any small furry animal, even a couple of my toys :)

And guess what else? I'm FINALLY getting my first tooth! It hurts a little, especially since I also have my first ear infection right now, but it'll be here in no time. It's actually already broken through my gums...So, watch out Cheerios! Here I come!!!

Well, I guess that's the basics of what's going on in my world. Through all the traveling, teething, and little bit of sickness, I have been quite the little trooper for mom & dad. I know they appreciate it, and, what can I say? I'm a sweet little boy!

Gotta run for now. There's all kinds of stuff to do, like eat my lunch, play with my new toys, pet 'Cocoa' the Cat, and keep practicing all the new sounds I'm learning to say! And don't worry, I'll post some pictures next time!

~wmg