Christmas

 Well, here we are, survivors of the day after Christmas.  Anyone with small children knows the day after holidays can be rough with too much sugar and too little sleep.  We have been staying in our jammies all week, trying out our new gifts, and taking long naps all while ignoring the frigid temperatures outside.  As I reflect back on this advent season, it is hard to believe all that has changed.  We spent the beginning of December packing in as many activities as we could.  Right in the middle of it all, we welcomed our new family member, Otto, and spent the rest of the season slowing down and enjoying all the stillness that comes with a newborn.  We are still adjusting and trying to find our new rhythms and look forward to the new beginnings that come with the new year.