First Christmas with a Baby

Originally published January 7, 2011 Updated on December 22, 2020

This post was from when Grant, our oldest son, was a newborn. It was his first Christmas.

We have been traveling for the past two weeks. We had a great time in Nashville spending a ton of time with family. Baby Grant’s first Christmas was a white one.

I kept telling myself the whole time to not wish Grant was older. Sometimes I can fall into the “if only” trap and not be content with the present. Like “if only” he was older and could open all his presents, or “if only” he could talk, etc. I want to be thankful for this stage and live in each moment because I know they will fly by too quickly.

A Newborn at Christmas

It was really special to have a newborn at Christmas. It made me relate to Mary and Joseph in a whole new way. People always say how babies are gifts and miracles which I believe now more than ever before.

I have also been thinking about Jesus as an infant. Was he a good eater? Did he always burp after every feeding? Was his poop ever a questionable color? What did his coos sound like? I know that might seem weird to some but if you think about it the Savior of the World was a baby at one point. That means he was human just like you and I. Which means he cried, smiled, and slept. It just emphasizes the fact that God understands us. He even understands what it’s like to be a helpless babe.

Merry Christmas!

This version of O Holy Night is so beautiful.

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