Celebrating Christmas a little early

Alanna and I are heading out to lunch in a bit to meet my mom, sisters, and niece. We have done this little tradition for a very long time and will hopefully continue for many more. Alanna is our new addition to the fun. Everyone wanted her to come this year. I was going to leave her with her Daddy this year but they all wanted her to be there. So..... get the baby bag ready, Alanna all ready, all the gifts to exchange ready, last but not the least me ready, and here we come. I can't believe how much stuff one little person requires. You have to be ready for any event that may take place. Its not like it use to be when I could just hop in the car and go. Shes very good in a resturant and for that I am thankful. Before we had her when we would go into a resturant we would sometimes ask for an area with no smoking and no kids. Most people don't make theri children behave in public places and I see no reason not too. Take something for them to do. Its a little more packing but everyone is happier in the long run!