Happy Birthday sweet boy, today we celebrated twelve months! You demonstrated your soon-to-be-toddler mad skills by standing unsupported for the first time which stunned me. I let go of your hand to pull up the window blinds and imagine my surprise when I looked back to see you wobbly but standing alone on the living room rug, hands hanging in the air for balance.
Today was also the first day you spent with your new caregiver (albeit only for 3 hours) and tonight we took down the Christmas tree after you went to bed. It was your (and my) first real Christmas tree ever and it was a beauty. 2014 is off to a big start already and next week I return to work which floods me with mixed emotions. This month of transitions will be a difficult challenge, no doubt, but I have big plans for the year so bring it on. I'm ready. Or I will be shortly, at least.
