The season of "firsts"

Thanksgiving has passed and Christmas is quickly upon us. Being first-time parents and going through the holidays brings nothing but series of "firsts." Today, we went and got our "first" Christmas tree with the babies. It was cold out, so we put their "first" carseat covers on to keep them warm. They are called SnugBug seat covers and I found this great website called dmartstores.com where I got them for cheap!!! The babies were too cute! Today they also had their "first" applesauce. They ate it up, and later both had the poops to prove it. Mmmm. Earlier this week they had their "first" sweet potatoes. Number one, baby food is nasty. It stinks and looks gross -- if only they knew what they were eating. For whatever reason, Aaron loves it already. Noah is still a little slow with the eating thing. Aaron ate almost an entire container of sweet potatoes. I had to clean it from his face, neck, clothes, and hands. . . I thought I did well, but the next morning when I was changing him, I saw it up his nose. This whole parenting thing is bound to get more and more interesting. Next Sunday, we will take them for their "first" visit with Santa. That should be nice. Think back to how you were and any picture you've ever seen with children and Santa. Yeah. Times two. Again, this will be interesting. This week we will decorate our "first" tree and hang their "first" stockings, put up the Baby's "First" Christmas ornaments, and take their "first" pictures looking at the lights. Advice to any non-parents that are going to be parents any time. . . WRITE IT DOWN, DOCUMENT IT, TAKE PICTURES. There is no next time for the "first."

'Tis the season.