Our New Years was pretty low key this year. We packed our skates but it ended up snowing, so we never made it to the rink. I spent the morning over at my grandparents house watching Gramma enjoy her baby snuggles with Finley. She used to be a nurse back in the day and told us stories about when she had to care for fourteen newborns in the nursery at the hospital. I loved the way she handled Finley with such care and love.
While he was up on her chest she placed her left hand on his back and held him close. I admired her hands, worn and wrinkled from years of service and mothering as well as her gold wedding band which was a simple symbol of the love she and my Grampa share. I would have taken a picture but it wouldn't have done the moment justice. I enjoyed visiting with them and hearing the stories they had to tell. I only wish my memory was better and that I could record those stories more often.
The littles spent most of their afternoon outside. Grampa pulled them behind the quad and they even went and picked up the little neighbour girl to play with. They had so much fun being gently whipped around on the sled. We spent the afternoon over at my aunt and and uncles enjoying a delicious meal and great company. It's so great to be able to spend time with family over the holidays!
Being at my mom and dad's also gave me a few quiet moments to enjoy Finley while the other kids were being loved by their grandparents. I sure do love this little guy! I can't believe he will be two weeks old on the weekend!
We finished off the evening with a little bit of tummy time and a couple games of Ticket to Ride. We all stayed up way too late, but I enjoyed winning a few games for once!
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