it is not often i venture back to this blog as my life is filled with so many things right now. my mind is always running in many directions and honestly i need to find more time to use this space to document the beautiful things life is teaching me.

my baby girl is now closer to one than she is to being a newborn. she rolls all over the place. she smiles and laughs in ways that would melt the hardest of hearts. she is incredible and fills our life with so much wonder and beauty. i didn't know there was love like this. it's hard to explain really. the crazy thing is that this wonderful, joyous season also has brought the most challenge.

everything changes. 

i'm learning that love, in any capacity costs something. you have to give yourself completely in order to love and be loved. you have to deal with the dirty diapers, the sleepless nights, the inconsolable fussiness, the teething and the  mess in order to fully experience the cuddles, the smiles and giggles, all the "firsts" and most importantly those little arms that reach out only for you.