2013 A Year End Review

As most people do, I like to take time on New Year's Eve and reflect upon the year that has passed and where I stand now as an adult. This year was not as eventful as last year, but a lot still happened. We hit the one year anniversary of my grandmother's passing. I cannot believe come February it will have been two years already. She was such a strong influence in my life and not a day goes by that I don't think about her and miss her. So much has happened since she has passed and I wish I could just sit down and talk to her about everything. I would love to know her thoughts and opinions. I would love to see her play with Brayden. I think that's the hardest part, knowing that my children will never know her. April came and Brayden turned a year old. Wow, I'm officially a mom of a toddler and he could not have more "boy" in him. He is now 20 months and into EVERYTHING!! He has developed a very stubborn and short tempered personality. He likes to be independent and climb and push and hit and shove. The only thing non-boy in him is that he hates messes. He is very neat and likes to keep things in their place. He is truly the greatest blessing in my life. I love to watch him grow and learn. And although motherhood has become more challenging as he's gotten older, it's still the most rewarding experience I have ever had. I love that little boy. My parents got a divorce this year. And while that is something that no child wants to go through, young or old, I feel as though I am coming to peace with things. I don't understand a lot of decisions made, but I know all of us will come out stronger in the end. And I hope that one day everyone will have the happiness they are looking for. Kurt and I have been together 7 years this November. I turned 25 and found myself in Disneyworld to celebrate. Truly one of the best vacations I ever have taken. All in all, I'm another year older, another year stronger, and another year colder. Life is not easy, so many ups and downs come throughout such a short period of time. It's crazy to see another year go by and face one more. I have so much more life to live and see and truthfully I couldn't be more excited and ready to live it.