A Chik-Fil-A Christmas

Living in Maryland is very non-traditional for Jared and I. Not only are we both full time working parents, but this is our first season of COLD...no flip flops this year for Christmas time. It's all about freezing rain, beanies and warming up our car before we go anywhere.

Well, this Christmas was VERY non-traditional. We unfortunately don't have family nearby, and because we work so much, we have not been able to establish any super close "friend" ties with anyone. So...that leaves just me, Jared, Wesley, Austin and Wrangler to celebrate the holidays.

With it being so darn cold outside, our options are limited. The boys tried going for a ride on their quad, but after the wind burned their eyes red and they had frosty fingertips, the boys opted to go back home. No parks. No playgrounds. Just cold.

On Christmas Eve, we were all going stir crazy at being home for so long. So, we broke out into the cold and headed off to.....Chik-Fil-A. Fun times for the Wilson Family! Between our chicken nuggets, and the indoor playground, it was just plain ol' funny for Jared and I. We kept thinking, "What are we doing here!" But, the boys were able to get some energy out. Even Jared climbed up through the slide to play tag. We weren't the only weirdos around though, a few random stragglers came in for some food, so I didn't feel completely silly.

Christmas day didn't get much more exciting. This was our first year where Wesley actually knew about Santa and how this whole thing worked. We left the Oreo's out for Santa, we talked about how he would come through the chimney, etc. First thing he did in the morning, was check under the tree. He then came running back to our bedroom where he said, "Santa took out all of the presents and put them under the tree!" He was thrilled! It was a classic moment for any parent. Austin is still asking me, "Where are all of the presents?" He doesn't get it that they already opened them, and he's been playing with them...he keeps looking for the wrapped gifts.

So, this year, on Christmas day, we were very quiet and low key. I took down all of our decor Christmas day. No need to prolong the holiday this year, Chik-Fil-A was enough for me. We are hoping that next year we will have a bit more interaction with people and not feel so alone.

I sure am glad to have Jared around to laugh with me! (Happy Birthday honey! Tonight we are going to a murder myster dinner/show. We are excited to check out the night life here in MD!)