Since we are not going to be at home for Christmas, Matt and I decided to do our family Christmas tonight. I was so excited to see how Cooper would react this year. He had already gotten a couple of presents from some church friends and Uncle Daniel and Aunt Julie, and let me tell you, he tore in to those! So I knew he would really enjoy having a lot to open.
So when Matt got home from work at 4:15, he distracted Cooper, and I got everything set up, then set him loose. Santa brought him an easel and a stocking full of goodies! Cooper wasn't really sure what to do with the stocking, but once he figured out that presents were inside, he had no problem sticking his hand in. He got some shoes, books, Baby Einstein movies, and an Cookie Monster and Ernie.
From me and Matt, he got some cookie cutters, big plastic animals, more DVDs and books.
Then my sister sent her present for Cooper to our house since we weren't sure if we would have enough room to bring it back in our car. So he got his Cozy Coupe a little early, but he sure didn't mind! Once he got in his car, he didn't get out for a long time! And this Cozy Coupe has a wagon attached, so he liked to go around putting all his Christmas presents in and out. Then he would get his sippy cup and put it in the cup holder. He would drive around for a little bit, stop and take a drink, then start driving again, and repeat the process over and over. He just talked and talked and played with his car!
After a little while, we put on one of his new Baby Einstein's (this is a VERY special treat for him - we don't watch TV in our house) and ate pizza in the living room. He was so funny! He danced and ate pizza and was so content. It was probably one of the funnest nights we have had in a long time. I can't wait to see how the rest of our Christmases go! Sure is going to be chaotic and fun!
