Tristan's Story

As per tradition, Tristan and Gunner each got to open a gift tonight. Tristan liked Gunner's best, so he stole it for a while until we managed to get it back. Then Tristan realized he really loves his new puzzle - and Gunner carried his new toy around all night to make sure that Tristan didn't get it again!

Tristan never got to see Santa this year, it just didn't work out. But apparently he saw Mrs. Claus at daycare! (It's actually Ms. Ashley, one of his teachers. :)

I've had an earache for several days now and today, it got really bad. I was in quite a bit of pain and so I was complaining to my godmother, an RN, and asking her if she had any suggestions. I guess I was whining a bit more than I realized because I suddenly noticed that Tristan (who I was holding in my arms) was just staring at me with a really concerned look on his face. I turned to him and said "Tristan, mommy feels really bad today. Her ear hurts a whole lot. Does your ear ever hurt?" He looked at me for a second, like he was taking in what I had said, and then he jumped up and put his arms around me for a HUGE hug. I told him thank you and how much I appreciated it, and then asked if I could have a baby kiss - and he gave me one!! I am so proud of and thankful for, my sweet baby boy.