Norm and I decided awhile ago that we weren't going to buy Lauren any gifts this Christmas even though it is her first. In all honestly, she has no idea what is going on from one day to the next right now, so the thought of spending money on gifts seems silly to us.
Instead we plan to 'experience' Christmas with Lauren this year. Just her presence alone is a gift for both of our families. We'll get to see our once hard-ass fathers fawn over her, our mothers ohh and ahh about how much she looks like each of them (not sure how that's really possible, but it makes them happy so we go with it). She'll get to meet some of her aunts and uncles for the first time and see others again. Being the only grandchild on either side of the family will surely have it's perks - I'm sure my sister has been shopping for gifts since Lauren was the size of a walnut.
I plan to take as many photos as possible to commemorate Lauren's first Christmas and all of the joy that brings to others and us.
Anyone who knows me, knows I like me some gifts. All that shiny paper and those frilly bows make my heart go pitter patter, but this year I am perfectly fine with not exchanging gifts. Lauren is our gift. Good thing I love her, because I've been told there are no returns.
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