This year was definitely a year of wild change for me. On one end of the spectrum, I experienced some of the most beautiful and fulfilling moments in my life as I became a mother. Dylan brought so much joy and happiness into my life. But, with changes come growing pains. There were a lot of hard days in which I struggled to find my footing as a new mom. Both the bright and dark moments helped me to grow in ways that I didn't think were possible - I'm kinder, gentler and more patient.