From Our House to Yours - Happy Holidays!

The holiday season is at it's peek and we want to wish all of you a happy holidays. We finally have our tree and decorations up, and we are in the Christmas spirit. Last year was the boys first official Christmas, but they were too young to really do anything, so we had a nice quiet day as a family and relaxed. We're all pretty excited about this Christmas, the boys still don't fully understand the concept, but they definitely show joy and excitement which will be fun to see. This year will begin our Watson family traditions. We plan to sleep in as a family (probably all in mom and dads bed), wake up to open the boys gifts while Dad video tapes the ripping of the paper and exciting or curious expressions, we will have a big breakfast/brunch, relax and watch Christmas movies or cartoons, of course play and if it's warm enough we'll plan to go to the playground. It will be a nice, fun and relaxing day in the Watson household and we look forward to it.

We definitely look back on the days of spending Christmas in St. Louis or Kansas City and remember all of the fun memories we have. Having your own family is exciting, but different because now it's up to you to build those fun memories and traditions and take a step back from what you have always known. At times it's a little scary wandering if you are doing all that you really should or want to, but in time we will grow and change as a family and that's the fun of it all. Our traditions include: video taping the opening or presents and Christmas morning, have a big breakfast/brunch, always spending the holidays in our house, as the boys get older discussing the meaning of each holiday that day with some bible study and I'm sure many more to come. So, as we approach this Christmas, we are excited about the traditions and memories we are developing with our family......the ones our kids will look back on and say, "wow, I remember when!"

Our little personalities

Cameron trying to get all the food he can in case someone comes to take it away, and Caleb attached to a new toy (he carried that top all around with him, even attempted to sleep with it)!

The Big Chop

Since before the boys were born, we had made the decision that we wouldn't do the traditional 12 month old haircut. We would allow the boys hair to grow. We never really had a plan for it. Recently, since it had gotten so long, I had tried everything to find what products work best in their hair. While in the background Michael would constantly say, "their boys, they don't need anything in their head." And while I knew that wasn't true, I also began to feel like too much energy was being put into these little boys head. I mean they are boys, NOT girls. Boys aren't supposed to be so high maintenance (physically)!! So, I'd been going back in forth about weather to cut it or not. It wasn't until Saturday (11/14) during our walk in Stone Mountain when I made the official decision. I looked down into the strollers and looked at Michael and said......"let's cut their hair today." So, that's how the big chop came about. Caleb and Cameron now officially have their big boy haircuts, to match their big boy mannerisms.

I'm back!!!

Ok, so it's been about 17 months since I have blogged anything on this site, and probably 16 months since I've even visited. Let's just say life has been pretty hectic. The boys definitely keep us busy. Well, I have decided to start blogging again and sharing the joys of life and motherhood with you all.

So, since the last time the boys have really developed into two little boys, and they are definitely a bundle of joy and a ton of work. A LOT has changed since my last post, and I mean a LOT! We relocated from the Chicagoland area to the Atlanta area, I began working for a new company (H.C. Brill - a Bakery), the boys have completely progressed and turned 1, the boys started daycare are 6 months, we purchased a new home in Conyers, GA and we have joined a new church family (New Bethel AME in Lithonia, GA). So, needless to say, I've missed a lot of blogging opportunities, but I plan to get back to it.

A little update:

Caleb is weighing in around 22 lbs, and very healthy. He is a rapid crawler and will walk along anything he can hold on to, but is showing very little desire to walk without your hand or another support. He babbles quite a bit, but his brother still takes the cake on that one. Caleb's favorite thing to do right now is to play hide and seek with you and tickle you and force you to think it's funny (thanks to Pops for starting that!). He has definitely developed his little personality. He is extremely persistent, knows what he wants and isn't afraid to tell you he is disappointed in you for not giving in to whatever it may be. On the other hand, he is a be cuddlier. He loves to hug you and be close, he is really in tune with his emotions.

Cameron is slowly but surely catching up with his brother weighing in just under 21 lbs and very healthy as well. Back in July Cameron underwent a outpatient surgery to get tubes placed in his ears and his Adenoids removed. Everything went well, and the procedure has definitely helped his sleeping, breathing and congestion. Me on the other hand was a nervous wreck during that time. But it was well worth it. Cameron is a walker. Yes, he is walking and that is his preferred method of transportation. He's a little slow right now, but each day gets faster....I'm fearful of the running days. Cameron is a very independent child and can play by himself without a problem. He does not get attached to 'things,' which sometimes creates a bully in him because he thinks it's no big deal to take things from everyone else (Caleb can vouch to this). He is a smiler and a talker.......oh yeah, and he is beginning to love to throw things, and that's all things....lol.

I know there is a lot more to catch up on, but it will be a progress. My goal is to update this weekly and hopefully include a picture or video. Stay tuned.

And whenever you're coming to Atlanta, GA......please let us know and visit!