Jesus, Santa and Many, Many Presents

It's interesting to describe Christmas to a two year old. We tried to keep it real and say that we're celebrating Jesus' birthday but it's kind of confusing because Wyatt's not used to getting presents on someone else's birthday. I'm struck by the generosity of our families and I'm pretty sure he will not need a thing for at least a year.

We spent Christmas Eve and Christmas with my family in Turlock and then spent a week in San Francisco with my folks and brother. It's always difficult for me to leave the city. When parents of young children talk about how crazy it would be to live in the city, I always feel like I'm the only one in the room thinking about how great it would be. When we're in San Francisco, Wyatt soaks in the sights, smells, sounds and tastes. I can see his world expand and that brings joy to my heart.

You know how I like bullet points so here are the highlights:

- Bay Area Discovery Center (This is the coolest spot for toddlers.)

- Pagolac (My favorite Vietnamese restaurant.)

- Long walks

- SF Zoo

- Ferry to Sausalito

- Heath Ceramics (Thankfully, my mom registered for these beautiful ceramic creations for her wedding 35 years ago and (if she doesn't figure out how to sell it on ebay) I may get to use them someday.)

- Watching Somewhere (I loved it and Garett didn't.)

- Wyatt's 3.5 hours naps

- City Church with Josh

- Delfina Pizzaria

- Chinatown and dim sum costing $4.50 for two

- Champagne and homemade pomegranate liqueur

- Seeing good friends and their work in Oakland

- Playing Angry Birds