Then Nutcracker at Lincoln Center.

Jon and I celebrated our 31st wedding anniversary two weeks ago and for the first time I finally got to see the Nutcracker. It was very beautiful and loved every second of it. Apparently there are two versions of the Nutcracker at Lincoln Center and we saw the one with the little children which was George Balanchine's version. We hope to see the original adult version in 2026. Anyway, it was a crazy, beautiful snowy day in the city. Who knew we'd have snow the day of the show! We all had a grand time including Noah. Yes, he tagged along and we all saw the nutcracker together. But in all honesty, Noah is not really into the ballet, but he thought it was pretty cool nonetheless. Going to the city is always fun and it was a very low-key anniversary date...with our son. 

Merry Christmas!

 

Even with one kid in the house the Christmas magic still thrives. It thrives slightly different, but as a much older mom I do my best to make it special. I still hang stockings but instead of them being filled with candy and trinkets they literally just hang for decoration. See, not all my kids come home every Christmas. Once they get married, graduate from college and have real jobs, they come home less and less. However, I still manage to put up a tree and have a few gifts under the tree. They may not be material things, but they are little things that they can use. 

December is Here and Flying by Fast!

 

Second week of December and time is already flying. Took our traditional photo at the plaza earlier last month to beat the crowds and Noah continues get taller and towers me. It is such a bittersweet time knowing these moments are going to completely become obsolete once he leaves the nest. I have two more years with him and will take advantage of these moments every chance I get! Hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season without the hustle! 

Happy Thanksgiving Week!

I can't believe Thanksgiving is this Thursday and that November is almost over!! Last weekend we went to the city and saw the holiday decor at Macy's. It always looks so magical every time we go and it never gets old looking at it every year. We have been coming here sine Noah was three years old. He may no longer sit on Santa's lap but he always obliges when I want to take pictures. He's so fun and at times a bit silly but I can tell the he loves the city just as much as I do even though he doesn't say it enough. 

The Day I Took The Tree Down.

The day Chelsea flew back to Utah was the day I took the tree down and I wasn't even sad. I have to say I was relieved and glad that I made it through my first Christmas without my mom. I was glad to have taken  the tree out on New Years day. The branches were starting to snap in half anyway and there were so many pine needles on the floor. I was ready to get rid of it but sad that my daughter left. It's bittersweet you know. I know with time it'll get easier but I will always miss my mom during the holidays. I will always be 50 percent sad and 50 percent happy until the day I die. I am grateful that in spite of my feelings of not caring to put up a tree that I did.