It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas

Thanksgiving has come and gone, which means that Christmas is now right around the corner. This has to be the most exciting time of the year in the eyes of an almost 3 year old. Last year, Nico was excited to a point, but the events of the holiday season did not make much sense to him. This year is different. Nico is giddy with excitement. He knows that Santa is coming to visit, brings toys to the good boys and girls, that Christmas means snowmen, reindeer, presents, lights, pretty and decorated trees. However, he also seems to be gaining an understanding of the true reason for the season; Jesus. We have a pop up book which tells the Christmas Story of Jesus' birth and Nico has been requesting this book every night at bedtime. It has been read to him so much, that he can now read the book to me! Seeing my almost 3 year old son kiss the baby Jesus in his book has to be the sweetest things I have ever seen. God's love shines through Nico. I have always said that because of Nico conception and his birth, Nico is here for a special purpose...loving Jesus and gaining an understanding of who He is, is just the start. I am so thankful to God for giving me this special little boy who is full of pure joy and love.

Nico does love the lights and all the decoration that does come along with this time of year. We came home from a playdate one day and Daddy had surprised Nico by decorating the entire front yard. It was a lit up wonderland. Some of the decorations play music and of course our little boy moved his happy feet when he discovered them.

Nico also was in the spirit of Christmas when it came time to decorate the Christmas tree. He was such a good helper and we ended up with a beautiful tree.