Letter to my Littles | December

Welcome to my monthly Letter to my Littles. After you enjoy my letter please continue on through our blog circle to see what my wonderful friend Christine has written to her littles here. Keep reading through the circle – it’s a wonderful glimpse of motherhood from various corners of the world. 

Dear Caleb and Liam,

Another year has come to an end.  2015 has been a roller coaster year of highs and lows.  It has also been a year of milestones for the both of you.  I am so glad that I documented this year through photos and letters to you both.  I hope that one day you look back on these memories and can appreciate not only having tangible memories of your childhood, but also the memories of your childhood through my eyes.

December was once again a busy holiday month for us.  We once again did our 25 days of Christmas – pulling an activity out of our advent calendar each day.  Jack the Elf was back again too! (and he was up to some mischief again this year!)  I love how magical the Christmas season is for the both of you.  The joy in your eyes, and reliving childhood magic through you both, makes it my favorite time of year.

This year I had the honor of photographing your school pancake breakfast with Santa.  I had such a fun time being there to watch you both with Santa.  In fact this year we had multiple Santa encounters.  Liam I believe you got to see Santa 5 times in the same week – but each time was special for you.  Each time you smiled hard.

We also did our Christmas light drive – three times in fact, our gingerbread house building, our card making day and lots of Christmas crafts.  You both helped me with baking too.  Caleb, I loved how you and I talked about traditions and how many of the things we do, you are excited to one day do with the children you will have.  Liam, I love that you remembered so much of last year and you made sure we did certain things: reindeer pancakes, outdoor ice skating, and making gifts for your teachers.  You are both learning to cherish our times together, and I am so glad these are memories that you both will always hold dear.

This was the first Christmas without Poh-Poh.  It was sad not to have her there to hug us all and celebrate Christmas Eve with.  But I am so happy we got to spend it with all the rest of the family. While Christmas Eve will never be the same without her – we are all remembering her in the best of ways.  I love that the two of you honor her memory so well, and have helped great-grandpa to find joy too.

Santa definitely spoiled you both.  So did all of your family!  You both are so lucky to be loved by so many people.  I’m glad that once again you both went shopping and bought gifts for children you don’t know, but were happy to give a Christmas to.  Your generosity is part of why others are so generous with you.

Caleb, it only took you a few days, but you managed to complete the Millenium Falcon that your Grandma and Aunts and Uncles bought you.  You finished on the day we went and saw the new Star Wars movie – Liam you were so very excited to see this – probably more than the rest of us.  I’m glad we have that memory too!

Thank you boys for making what could have been a hard and sad holiday time into one full of love, joy and glee.  I can;t wait to see what the new year brings for our family.

I love you both,
Mama

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