Holidayz.

Christmas came ... and Christmas went.  Honestly it happened so fast I hardly had time to get excited.  But even for its warp speed, it was wonderful to Christmas with family, specifically our little one.  The first Christmas with a baby was so fun but so weird.  Freddie and blew most of our Christmas budget on Liam (which really is how it should be) and Liam blew through his gifts focusing on the wrapping paper instead of the toys.  I knew that would happen.  You only hear the cliched "I spent X on the gift, but what they played with was the box" so many times before you believe it; and Liam fulfilled every expectation of ignoring what ever colorful, shiny, noisy thing he uncovered, to deftly and efficiently shove the wrapping into his sweet, drool filled mouth.  Freddie and I loved every minute of it.  We took picture after picture of Liam attacking the newest gift laid before him, with the end result being a pile of mushy paper, and we never tired of it.  Each time was utterly hilarious, the exact repetition of which with each present made it all the more funny.  Yes, I admit it, we are those parents.  Everything Liam does is the greatest thing ever.  For my childless friends, hold judgment until you have your own bouncing, snotting bundle of joy.  Behold mine in all his Christmas glory.

I hope all of you had a wonderful holiday season and have a happy New Year!