Surviving Christmas

Christmas was filled with wonder, love and celebration. The kids enjoyed the Children’s Bell Service at church Christmas Eve (with double the attendance of last year!). Ben sang up front and felt very comfortable and confident…maybe he has been playing with the karaoke machine a little too much. We were worried that Christmas morning would seem lonely with just the four of us, but it was perfect. We discovered stocking treasures (Leah's favorite), feasted on Misty’s famous cinnamon rolls (dangerous and divine), opened presents galore (these kids are loved by so many people, thank you) and all took a two hour nap (best present, ever). That evening we had dinner with the Hill family, dear friends who have a playful dog, a cuddly cat and lots of drums to play- pretty much the perfect dinner destination for Casa Watson.

Aside from Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (thankfully), we were surrounded by sickness over the holiday. Mark and Leah managed to keep major illness at bay, but both Ben and Clara had days of suffering with high fevers, chest congestion and general yuckiness. Rounds of antibiotics, many trips to the pharmacy, hours of watching Playhouse Disney while propped up on the sofa and many sleepless nights later, we are finally on the mend. Last night Ben had his first six hour stretch of sleep without waking up to fever or coughing fits. Leah asked him how he was feeling and his sleepy, satisfied answer, “Mommy, I feel kind of brand new.”

Sounds like a great way to start the New Year.