A Special Christmas Gift

Christopher's first Christmas was great. Ryan retrieved him from his crib and brought him to me for a morning nursing in bed. When CRW saw me he said loud and clear "Momma!". What a perfect gift he gave me. He has said it several times since, usually when tired, hungry or just generally out of sorts. I love it. Our Christmas continued to be relaxing, we had a yummy breakfast of buttermilk pancakes (CRW ate two), then open stockings. After his morning nap our little family drove to Pa to Papa and Lulu's. There, we ate and watched CRW open presents. Aunt Kristi gave him a Lincoln Log set, which I amused myself with putting it completely together. He also received books, some toys, socks and a rocking horse from Mommy and Daddy. He was a little leary of the horse, as it is bigger than he is. He did let us put him on it, and gave us a few smiles. Christmas evening Christopher was not acting 100%, and he felt warm. We took his temp and it was 100.7. This was the second fever this week! His appetite had been poor since Saturday before Christmas and he has had other tummy issues. Since it was lasting longer than I liked, on Friday we paid the doctor a visit. He checked out ok, so it was probably just a viral bug. Then Friday night another 102 temp! Oh well, despite being mildly ill, Christopher was a champ, playing nice and entertaining us all. Yesterday he wass back to himself, eating us out of house and home! Funny CRW tidbits: he can now whistle. At first it was an accident, happening on an inhale after saying "ooooo" through perced lips. Now he realizes his new talent and you can hear him walking through the house, whistling as he goes. It is too funny. Also, Lulu taught him "Hooo" in response to "What does an owl say?". He is really getting a bag of tricks. Sorry for lack of pics, Ryan stole the camera and its with him in his truck! I'll try and get some up soon! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!