Time for reflection here and I hope you all participate!
DD, I can't tell you in words how life has changed because it's just impossible to express. I can say that in the last year I have discovered a profound meaning to life and that is to be a parent. To watch you grow and learn and become independent blows my mind. You are truly a special person and such a sweet-hearted soul. The way you hug your dogs and giggle at the funny things we do make me melt. Don't ever change. This year we became a family of three and know so much more about what is important. Next year we will be a family of four and you will be a big sister! You are going to be great at it! I just know you will. I love you more than anything and you are the best first baby I could ever ask for.
I love you, Mommy
I think I will print this and keep it for her : ) might become a new tradition! Your turn!

'I loved you for a thousand years and I will love you for a thousand more'


Re: Ok, NYE open letter to LO
I always wondered how parents could sit watching their children play as if it was an exciting show. Now I know. Watching you learn and change has been the most amazing thing I have ever experienced. I have never been this exhausted, but I have also never known happiness like this. You added something to my life that I didn't even know I needed, but it has made me feel like a completely different and better person. Your smile lights up the room. I love to hear you laugh, I love the look of concentration you get when you are trying to figure something out, and more than anything I love when you come almost running towards me with a big smile to give me a hug. I look forward to teaching you new things, providing you with new experiences, and watching you grow into the amazing person I know you will be. I am looking toward to our new adventures in 2014. I love you my beautiful, smart, funny little girl.
Mommy