The Holidays.. looking back

I had every intention of writing about the holidays this year.. and here it is February already! Crazy! 

I just wanted to make sure I wrote something quickly about just how special it was for my own memories. This year was my favorite holiday season in a long time. Seeing the holidays through your child's eyes is one of the most special moments that I cannot even describe. Every Christmas light we saw on the road or Santa figurine was suddenly so exciting.. I would instantly burst with energy and amazement on my face to show Trenton. It was so fun to share that excitement with him. Everything was "WOOOW!" So amazing to him. He was just SO happy. Always is, but the holidays was a special happy that he wore all season. I guess many people do which makes it magical. We really embraced the community events and tried to take Trenton to every holiday celebration that we heard about for kids. He couldn't quite grasp the idea of Santa, much less the meaning behind the holidays but the lights, sounds, smells, sweet treats, presents, trees and celebrations were enough to keep him smiling and his eyes lit up. It brought so much joy to our hearts to see him experience it all. Shaun and I couldn't wait to share with him all of our favorite parts of the holidays.. going to pick out our tree, waking up Christmas morning screaming "SANTA CAME!". It was all so much fun. Not to mention, he was so spoiled by family and loved ones, being the first baby in the family (for this generation). It was just all so wonderful and we cannot WAIT for next year. He will understand, be able to experience and participate a little bit more, which will make it all that more fun for us. I always loved the holiday traditions as kids, then in my teens I wasn't all that into it for some reason.. I think i  didn't appreciate the time, energy and love that went into the season. I didn't understand how important and blessed we are to have such incredible family and friends. Now, I am like a little kid all over again. Trenton has given me new eyes.. not just during the holidays but really in life.  It is just the most wonderful gift, on top of being his Momma. 

(I will try to find pictures from the Holidays to update this post.) 

Xo Momma Engle