Chill Christmas

So, like my birthday, I also have ZERO photos from Christmas.  Could it be because I've been busy with Liam? Too busy to take photos? Speaking of Liam...

Cutie :D 

He's getting more and more kulit as the days go by - plays with his saliva in his mouth, always has that kagat-labi look, makes sooo much noise, shouts when he's excited - but all these are signs he's a happy, healthy and active baby boy so I'm very much grateful. 

A Very Merry(ied) Christmas

...get it? :) Hehehe.  As the title implies, this is my first married Christmas.  As H and I were pulling out of our driveway on the 24th (to spend CHristmas eve with my in laws), I couldn't help but feel a bit emotional saying goodbye to my mom.  HAHA.  Drama! But really, it was my first Christmas eve away from home - not that we have anything special back at home.  We usually just have a big home-cooked dinner then by Noche Buena time, have coffee and dessert.  So it wasn't so much on what we did but just the thought of being at home with my family.  Of course, I knew being married also meant being married to another family which I also had obligations to.  I had a nice Christmas eve with my in laws - had really good home-cooked lunch and dinner (really cannot imagine going on a diet with my father-in-law who cooks amazing meals), Midnight Mass then Christmas ham back at home.

The next day, 25th, H and I drove back home to spend it with my family.  We had a hefty lunch at The Corniche, Diamond Hotel - buffet galore! I promise, this is the last buffet I'll be having this year until the end of the pregnancy! We hung out at Diamond Hotel until around 4:00 PM then headed home.  Slept from 5:00 to 8:00 PM!

Over-all, I'd say Christmas this year was calm, quiet and...complete - in every sense of the word.  I realized I don't need a huge celebration with so many relatives around or Christmas presents left and right.  I'd rather a small and meaningful Christmas with the people who matter.

The best part about this Christmas is knowing that next year will even be better with baby in tow.  I seriously cannot wait.

Hello, December :)

I know Christmas is so much more than gifts and parties but I cannot help but feel the spirit ALL THE MORE when there are gifts.  Today, Husband and I received our first gift - from his boss! Pretty cool, if I must say so..

Two complimentary drinks from Starbucks

Two movie passes for Ayala Cinemas

Fully Booked GC for that parenting book 

:)

Exactly the things we love! <3 This just inspires me to go out and buy gifts for people already! 23 days to go before Christmas! This year will be different.  Have my family to spend the holidays with, as well as the in laws.  And it doesn't help that one is down South! I guess this is one thing I'll have to adjust to when it comes to married life.  There is, after all, not just an additional person in my life...but an additional family.  It's actually a good thing, but it's just that sometimes I feel bad about having to leave home to be with the in laws (which we do about once or twice a month).  My brother barely talks and I'm pretty much the only one who makes all the noise at home.  Hrmm.  

Here's to hoping H and I figure out how to make things work this year (and the years after).  In the mean time, hello, Christmas shopping! :)