The first Christmas with a little one is so special. It is the beginning of the rest of the story to be told. How awesome your hubby was to go get batteries and bring home toys that will be treasured for a long time. It is the little things we do that make life truly wonderful.
Katy - that is a wonderful memory of the pure love an animal can bring you. No matter how much trouble they get into they will love you unconditionally. She surely did show you how much she loved you by always being at your side.
Valerie - I am smiling because I know you are