NYE

This week I learned that having a sick baby means losing all track of time and reality. Kyle has his 1st ear infection, which means that pretty much all of my energy and brainpower since Christmas has been dedicated to making him feel better. He hasn't been sleeping well (naps or at night), so Brian and I are both running on fumes and learning what it takes to care for a sick child, which is one of the saddest things ever.

I honestly didn't even realize that today is New Year's Eve until I woke up this morning and checked Facebook and saw everyone's "year in review" posts. I guess it's safe to say that we'll be ringing in 2014 at home, and (HOPEFULLY) fast asleep. Brian and I haven't really gone "big" for NYE in a few years anyway, but funny to think that instead of toasting champagne with friends - or even watching Ryan Seacrest on TV - we'll be trying desperately to catch some zzz's and hoping our baby gets some too so he can be well.

Even though we're ending 2013 on kind of a low note, this year was absolutely the best year of our lives. It's amazing how much everything changes with the birth of your first child, and how much you learn. Everything I do is for him, and my heart explodes every day watching him grow. He is truly a blessing and has turned me into someone I've always wanted to be - a mommy!

Feb 2013                                                                                        Nov 2013

My hope for 2014 is that I can continue to grow as a mother and wife. I want to always put my family first, and to keep learning what's best for my son as he grows from a baby to a toddler. Kyle turns 1 in just 6 weeks, and I know that things will be much different with him than they were this year. I'm going to have to start disciplining him (waaaaaah) and teaching him how to become a respectful, smart, fun and honest little man. I truly can't wait.