This past Monday, I worked an incredibly long day. I arrived home around 9:30pm to quietness. The Christmas tree lights dimly lit the living room and not a sound was heard throughout the house.  I couldn't find Tim at first, until I realized that he was in Mason's nursery. When I peeked my head in, I saw Tim standing in the middle of the room, trying to rock a wide-awake-baby to sleep.  

Seeing that Mason was still awake, I asked Tim if I could try and rock him to sleep (since I had not seen my boy for two days as the night before was a sleep-over night at Grandmie Marge's house). As I settled into the rocking chair an cuddled Mason in his fuzzy blanket, his body relaxed and sank into mine as the chair squeaked with a rhythmic creek. As he became more relaxed,  he finally focused on my face. We locked eyes and I couldn't help but smile. It was truly a heart-warming experience. I couldn't resist

 the temptation to see his whole face, so I pulled his pacifier out of 

his mouth. As I did this, he smiled at me and let out a cute little giggle. Unable to control myself in observing his cuteness, I too, let out a giggle. What was a moment of sentimental bonding quickly turned into a giggle fest as he returned my laughter. I was unable to control myself as Mason's giggle turned into a full-on belly laugh. And if you have heard his laugh (at this stage), you can confirm that it is hard not to reciprocate the hysterics!

After we laughed so much that Mason got the hick-ups, I started to quiet him down in an attempt to have him in a relaxed sleep-state once more. After a few minutes, I was able to finally lay him down in his crib so he could lazily drift off to a slumber. 

I closed the door to his nursery with laughter in my heart and a truly thankful spirit. I am blessed to have such a happy little boy in my life. Tim and I are very appreciative of the blessings we have in a warm, happy, and loving home! We hope this Christmas season brings warmth and laughter into your own homes and hearts. Take a moment to count your blessings and enjoy the true meaning of CHRISTMAS!

Merry Christmas to all of you and your loved ones!

Love,

Jenn, Tim and Mason