A little someone’s first Christmas!

Abi Harding — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 20:11:35 +0000

So, December 25th, 2008, Sienna’s first Christmas. What can I say?! She seemed a little confused by the exchange of presents at home in the morning, and slept through the majority of gift giving and receiving at Grey Wethers in the afternoon so who knows what she really made of it! As a family we lit the Advent candles at Church, although Sienna only woke up as Pete lit the last one, and she also slept through the obligatory post-lunch walk on Whitchurch Down. Surprisingly the many party poppers and crackers didn’t even make her flinch, but I think she thought she was missing out on the lovely meals cooked by Grandma, as she did a good job of interrupting the rest of us enjoying them… Can’t say I blame her though, her diet is a little one-dimensional at the moment!

Sienna did manage to be awake for the presentation of her Christmas gift from Grandma & Grandpa – a photo of which just HAD to be included - and, although she did get a little over excited at the end of the evening, seemed to enjoy the day. I only hope we haven’t confused her by having early Christmases with Nan & Grandad, and Jane & Gilles, so she thinks there are going to be three every year!

Even with all this activity, the excitement is still not over, as we went to Bideford again on Boxing Day, and Sienna will be seeing some of her ‘cousins’ and other friends over the next few days in Cardiff and at home. She should turn out to be a sociable child…!

Christmas festivities start early!

Abi Harding — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 08:20:17 +0000

In all the madness of everyday life, Pete and I only managed to buy and decorate a Christmas tree on Friday, and as predicted Sienna is quite fascinated by the variety of flashing lights and glittery things decorating it. This year the baubles should be safe as she won’t be crawling around, but we may have to rethink them for 2009! That was not the only Christmas excitement for Sienna this weekend though, with a visit to see Family Jerome in North Devon for a ‘pretend Christmas’ on Saturday, knowing it was our only chance to get together, as Auntie Ro will be back in Derby for the big day itself. Thankfully Sienna’s usual aversion to the sound of ripping paper didn’t materialise on this occasion… So she has now had her very first taste of present giving and receiving, which she seemed to enjoy, despite not having the foggiest what was going on!

As if that wasn’t enough excitement for one weekend, Sunday was the day of a Christmas tradition in the Harding family - John& Kate’s annual Drinks Party! Sienna was a little angel throughout, despite the large number of people and accompanying noise levels, she happily went round in the baby carrier on Pete’s front, facing out and smiling at all the guests, while Dad offered nibbles and wine (having a baby to look after is no excuse not to make yourself useful!) There’s even a “Sienna’s-eye-view” video (below), expertly taken by a proud Dad!

For now though, we are looking forward to our daughter’s first Christmas, and are grateful that she won’t be counting down in sleeps ’til Santa for a year or so…

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A little someone’s first Christmas!

Christmas festivities start early!