No toys, no dolls, no games. My nine year old just wants clothes, lotions, skincare items and gift cards for Christmas. 😩 In the very near future, I see the list dwindling down to maybe one big ticket item and gift cards. Though some parents may get excited about this knowing that the long nights of building toys and unscrewing lids to insert batteries is just about over, I will miss these moments.

The childlike festivities of Christmas that I’ve looked forward to so much with Quinn are diminishing. 🥹 While I’m content with the pace in which she’s maturing, I’m already missing my little girl and the toys and gifts under the tree. But even still, I look forward to simply spending time with her and my family for years to come.

All the best,

Tanya

All the best,

Tanya

Nine years ago, my daughter celebrated her first Christmas. Though she doesn’t remember it, when she sees pictures of the past, I often see her face light up.

I still remember trying to get a selfie of my husband, Quinn and me and taking several shots. Even though she wasn’t looking directly at the camera, Quinn told me, “It’s one of my favorites from when I was a baby around Christmas because daddy was smiling and didn’t look so serious like he does in almost every picture.” I love this one too and look forward to the future Christmases we’ll have together. 🥰

All the best,

Tanya

All the best,

Tanya