Acknowledging that I am evolving and the transformation is rocky. I have and always will be an emotional person, but it's as if there's a magnifying glass on me lately and it just intensifies whatever emotion I am rolling through at any given time. Today was a fairly steady one, but this evening with some significant quiet alone time my emotions took me all over the map... and for no one reason. I have a feeling that one day I will wake up and realize that life is steady and has been for a few months. I'm just not sure when that day will come. Patience.

Running in an enchanted forest-like setting complete with fog lifting off the water. I really enjoyed the 60 degree December day yesterday!

Advice received in the form of song today after a somewhat difficult yesterday... Thank you Nat King Cole!

Smile though your heart is breaking
Smile even though it's aching
When there are clouds in the sky, you'll get by
If you smile through your fear and sorrow
Smile and maybe tomorrow
You'll see the sun come shining through for you

Light up your face with gladness
Hide every trace of sadness
Although a tear may be ever so near
That's the time you must keep on trying
Smile, what's the use of crying? 
You'll find that life is still worthwhile
If you just smile

That's the time you must keep on trying
Smile, what's the use of crying? 
You'll find that life is still worthwhile
If you just smile

Watching the flames dancing around in my fireplace and using that light to read with my girl.

Having a moment at my girl's gymnastics class last night... one of those moments when it clicked just how fast she is growing up. As a parent I always hope I am making the right choices in rearing her and being involved in various aspects of her life. Last night just watching her brought tears to my eyes. She truly is the light of my life.

Having a moment while reading to my little one tonight when I realized in a split second again that my actions, as long as they are a result of love, are good. Sometimes I question how my decisions impact her as a person and in her development. As long as I am acting out of the love I have for her, things will work for the good. I just know it.

Having a really good night with my girl. She was a lovebug from start to finish. AND she read to me before bed. <3