Investigating the Christmas Tree

Last weekend we pulled out all of our Christmas decorations and had a great time putting everything out. This is Mason's 2nd Christmas but the first that he is old enough to understand at least a little bit. We had not put anything out before he went to bed so when he woke up, he had quite a surprise. We had decorated the mantle, the end tables and the kitchen with all of our snowmen. Well almost all of them. Some of them we decided not to put out since Mason still doesn't quite understand he has to be gentle with delicate things. When Mason saw everthing his mouth dropped open wide and he said oooohhhh snowman! It was awesome. The next day we took out our tree and set it up just before he went to bed. (Yes, we have an artificial tree. Several years ago we decided to buy a pre-lit tree since we both despise putting the lights on the tree) Dawn and I decorated the tree while he was asleep. When he came down the next morning it was all decorated and as soon as I put him down he ran for it. He was fascinated with everything that was on it. It was too cute.
The tree has been up for a week and Mason has been very good about not messing with the ornaments. He has been very curious and has been touching things more often. Today, I decided to let him touch some of the ornaments so he could really see what they were all about. It was great. Below is a video of him exploring.



We are looking forward to this Christmas with Mason. He may not comprehend everything that is going on but we are sure he gets some of it. At any rate, it is going to be wonderful. 

Until next time......