December Things

This month is flying by, I think that trying to get things done with Tatum in tow makes it go by even faster.  The past two days I tried to stay up late and wake up a little before he wakes up to try to wrap up our Christmas shopping via online - having a newborn has me a little behind on things but with the exception of a few errands I think that I'm just about done!

We got our tree (and fake trees) decorated and hung Tatum's first Christmas ornament plus a personalized one I picked up for him.

Our Christmas cards went in the mail - it was quite the accomplishment to get them signed, sealed and delivered.  We take advantage of the weather any day that it's not freezing - something we won't be doing today - our coldest day yet.

We've almost got our Christmas shopping done - it's not quite as easy in years past when I could just run errands whenever I wanted.  Last week we did take a day and went to the mall + lunch with my mom and brother.

We've made our famous Christmas Cheer - last night we enjoyed our first sips of it!  We've also spent many nights curled up by the Christmas trees.

Even though he's not quite old enough yet, we move our Elf on the Shelf around for each other to find.  We remember to do it maybe twice a week.

Just after the month started I picked up this book - there's a different Disney Christmas story for each day - it's become part of mine and Tatum's morning routine - another part of the routine is moving the advent calendar each day.

We haven't done a ton of hosting - yet (we have a few upcoming events) but we've had some nights with family over to enjoy the season.

A new tradition (I think) was started this year - gingerbread houses.  I wasn't super into it in the beginning but we spent an entire night decorating and had the best time.  We made them 'for Tatum" but I think even when he's old enough we'll still be making our own too.