Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Lots of interesting things to report from the Boyd Household over the holiday break... Jack has been very busy! First off - Jack has started sleeping through the night, which is such a treat for us all! We dreaded and worried about starting the new "routine" for so long before we actually just DID it and let me tell you, all the worry was for nothing! He's been a superstar and made the transition of putting himself back to sleep when he wakes in the night with no problem! Anyway, back to the holiday celebrations: We started out the long vacation by getting to visit with Christy and Jake for a little bit while they were in town for the holiday! It was such a special treat to get to see them, Jack was so excited! That was on Friday so our long holiday weekend began a bit early! The next day Jack's uncles came over to play for a bit and to celebrate Christmas Eve Eve - a long standing tradition with our family. A big first happened that day too - Jack got his very first haircut! It may appear from the photos (check the photo site) that I did the cutting, but actually it was John who ended up getting it done. His hair is so fine - almost impossible to trim, but John was able to get it done and I have to say it looks great! He looks like such a big boy with his hair all nice and trimmed. Sunday was Christmas Eve and we celebrated at Nan and Poppy's with most of the Goldsby Clan. Unfortunately Tom was sick and couldn't make it... Jack had such a great time watching Emma and Aiden open their presents. He wasn't quite sure what all the excitement was about, but he had a great time! Christmas morning Grandma, Ben, Josh, Mary and Tim came to our house to watch Jack open his presents from Santa and to have breakfast. Again - Jack showed no interest in actually opening a present, but he loved watching everyone else open theirs! The hit of the gifts came when he opened up his gift from Santa and discovered a small orange "spill-proof" cheerios cup filled with the delightful Os. He's had the best time walking around the house with his little cup munching away on his snacks! Christmas night was celebrated at Mary and Tim's with the extended family. Jack had so much fun sharing his Os and of course being the center of attention! I would say that Christmas was a hit for Jack - no meltdowns, no fussing... just another day with the added bonus of wrapping paper to play with! The rest of the week we didn't do a whole lot. John has been off work so we've all enjoyed the extra time together. I don't know which of us is going to take it the hardest when he has to go back to the office tomorrow, but I know it will be hard on all of us. New Years Eve was spent at home - Jack was in bed at his normal time and John and I struggled as usual to make it up until midnight... First on the agenda for 2007: Planning Jack's 1st Birthday... it's hard to believe that it's only 18 days away!!! Check the photo site for some updated pictures from our little "vacation." Happy New Year!