Christmas was great. Marc managed 3 church services - in different churches - in 24 hours, I got to 2 and Simon just came to the Christmas morning one with us. That's the main thing I appreciate about being in England for Christmas, so many Carol Services, the Midnight Service and always church on Christmas morning. I love to be able to sing my celebrating!
Simon was the only person in the household to have a stocking this year. His aunty Ali helped him with getting into it, but he is getting the hang of unwrapping presents ... pity he won't get much more practice before next December 19th ;o)
Dad went to the prison as usual on Christmas morning, but they let him out in time to have lunch with us, Mum, Ali and Grandpa. It's great to have four generations of the family here, especially since Grandpa and Simon get on so well together!
I think Simon wondered what on earth the grown-ups were doing in the afternoon, with all that torn wrapping paper flying around, but he was in his element. Mum and Dad gave him a push-along (or ride-on) Thomas The Tank Engine, which is just right for him at this age. He still needs a bit of help to walk anywhere, and having Thomas gives other people a rest!
On Boxing Day my aunt, uncle and cousins arrived, for Christmas II ... more colourful toys for Simon, and more chocolate for his parents!
And now everyone has left, including my parents who are having a couple of days away together, so it's just the three of us again.
Simon is beginning to say more recognisable words. For a long time he has said, "Mumumumum!" for "mummy (milk)" and he is now very definitely saying "Baba!" for "Papa!" And when Grandmum takes him to see the grandmother clock which belonged to Simon's great-great-grandfather, and says, "Tick tock!", Simon replies, "Tuh! Tuh!"
He is also slowly becoming more cuddly, and will occasionally even put his arms round our necks and squeeze! Not for long though, as he needs to make sure he fits as much exploring into his day as possible!
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