Yesterday was Alessandro's first Santa experience...we went to Chris's work party which was very nice. It will be even more fun for Alessandro in the future because it is very family oriented. There was face painting, sand art stations, a kid friendly bungee jumping thing, a bouncy castle, pony rides, a mini petting zoo...seriously fun for all the older kids. As usual Alessandro was an angel baby. He was happy to be pushed around in his stroller, nap and he let daddy give him one bottle at lunch so I got a huge break which was very nice. Alessandro continued to be an angel when we got home too...he went to bed right on time and slept the whole night not even waking once until 5am- I could get used to this...but I better not! His little routines change so much, as soon as I think it is a pattern, it stops. One thing that hasn't changed is his bedtime though- every night depending on how much day sleep he had I put him to bed between 6:30-7:30 and he just falls asleep happily. It is so nice when I am alone to be able to relax for a couple of hours or if Chris is home have a nice meal. I am not looking forward to teething, weaning and walking, all of the things that will disrupt this evening peace someday!

Well, I have tons to do before we leave on Wednesday and the little one just woke up. We are looking forward to seeing everyone next week!