๐ Bleu Buzz Blog: Sariahโs 1st Christmas in Dallas with Family! ๐
Hey Bleu Bells! ๐
Can we just talk about how magical this Christmas was? โจ Sariahโs very first Christmas, and we made it an adventure by taking a ROAD TRIP to Dallas with family! ๐
๐จ Let me tell you, this little firecracker did AMAZING, even though she was battling a cold. ๐ท Our resilient baby girl powered through and, of course, managed to get both her dad and me sick in the process. ๐ Parenting really tests your immune system, doesnโt it?
Despite the sniffles and chaos, this Christmas filled my heart in ways I didnโt think possible. ๐ Watching Sariah experience her first Christmas surrounded by family, culture, and love was everything. Seeing her with her grandparentsโmy mom and dadโwas a gift Iโll treasure forever. ๐ฅน Seeing my dad holding her in his hands, and the way my momโs eyes light up when Sariah giggles, just makes me so full of gratitude.
Family First, Always ๐
Coming from a Jamaican family, the holidays have always been about love, culture, and togethernessโnot the gifts. ๐๐ฏ๐ฒ This year, having Sariah in the mix made it even more special. She was surrounded by her roots, learning (well, observing for now!) about where she comes from and being enveloped in all the love from her grandparents, great-aunt Desrine, uncle Benny, and the whole family.
It hit me how much of a blessing it is to watch your family grow into new roles. Seeing my parents become grandparents for the first time? Itโs pure joy. ๐ฅฐ And letโs not forget Calvin stepping up to become the best dad to our little girl. My heart is full, yโall.
Christmas, the Bleu Way ๐๐
For me, the holidays arenโt about the material thingsโitโs about moments like these. Sitting around with family, laughing, talking about the past, and imagining Sariahโs future. ๐ ๐ฝ The best gift of all is the gift of presenceโbeing with my loved ones and watching Sariah grow surrounded by love.
So, while gifts are great (and yes, we had some adorable ones for Sariah!), nothing beats the joy of family. This is what the holidays are all about for meโSariah, family, and creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Building Our Bleu Bell Community ๐
Through this blog and community, I want to create a space where moms like me can connect, support each other, and share the highs and lows of motherhood. From road trips to sleepless nights, and even navigating those cold-filled Christmas mornings, weโre all in this together!
โจ Whatโs Next?
Now that the holidays are over, itโs time for us to recover (hello, immune system overhaul ๐คง) and prepare for an exciting new year with this little firecracker, Sariah. ๐ฅ Stay tuned for more Bleu Buzz updates, because 2024 is about to be a big one for our Bleu Bell community!
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๐ Hereโs to celebrating the love of family and the joy of new traditions! What are your favorite holiday memories with your little ones? Drop a comment below and share your story. ๐