My Heart is So Full: Reflecting on 2025 and Dreaming of 2026 with My Fam!

OMG you guys, 2025 was just... everything. It brought us our sweet baby Cherry, and honestly, I still can't believe she's here. Looking back, it feels like a blur of pure joy and a little bit of chaos hahah, but mostly just so much love. Now, as we step into 2026, my heart is just overflowing with gratitude and so much excitement for what's next with my favorite people. I just had to sit down and share all the feelings with you all bc you're like my extended family, you know? :,)

The Year We Met Our Sweet Cherry Blossom

Can we even talk about 2025 without talking about Cherry? I mean, she was the absolute highlight, the main event, the whole freakin reason I probably cried happy tears like 300 days out of the year hahah. I remember those last few weeks of pregnancy, just feeling so ready to meet her but also kinda nervous, like how could my heart even get bigger? I already had Stella and Ozzy, who are just my whole world, and then Tanner, my rock, my hype man, my everything. But then she came, and it was just this immediate, overwhelming wave of love that I didn't even know was possible. Ngl, those first few weeks were a blur of sleepless nights and endless cuddles, but every single second was worth it. Seeing Stella and Ozzy with her, how gentle and sweet they are, it just melts my heart into a puddle. They're the best big sisters, and I just knew they would be. It's like our family just clicked into place, like she was always meant to be here. She's perfect. She just is. And I'm just so freakin grateful for her, for us, for this wild, beautiful life we're building together.

Finding Our Rhythm (or at least trying to hahah)

So, adding a third little human to the mix definitely changed things up a bit, shocker right? Hahah. I feel like we spent a good chunk of 2025 just trying to find our new normal. And tbh, I don't even know if there *is* a normal anymore, it's just a constant flow of adapting and going with it. There were definitely days where I felt like I was running on fumes, trying to juggle school drop-offs, playdates, feeding schedules, work stuff, and just trying to keep the house from looking like a tornado hit it. I'm not gonna lie, sometimes I'd just sit on the floor in the middle of a pile of laundry and just stare into space for a minute, wondering if I was doing anything right. But then one of the girls would come up and give me a hug, or Cherry would flash that gummy smile, and it's like, okay, yeah, this is it. This is why. Tanner is seriously the best partner through all of it. He's always there to pick up the slack, to make me laugh when I'm about to lose it, and to remind me that we're a team. I couldn't imagine doing any of this without him. We've learned to lean on each other even more, and I think that's one of the biggest blessings of this past year. We're not perfect, but we're perfect for each other, and we're doing our best for these girls. That's all that matters, right?

The Little Moments That Made My Heart Sing

When I think back on 2025, it's not just the big moments that stand out. It's all the little, everyday things that make up the fabric of our lives. It's Stella telling me a super detailed story about her day at school, complete with hand gestures and sound effects. It's Ozzy's infectious giggle when Tanner tickles her. It's Cherry falling asleep on my chest, her tiny hand clutching my shirt. It's family movie nights with popcorn scattered everywhere. It's making dinner together, even if it ends up being a little chaotic. It's those quiet moments after the girls are asleep, when Tanner and I can just sit and talk, or just be, and recap the day. Those are the memories I'm gonna hold onto forever. Those are the moments that truly fill my cup. I feel like sometimes we get so caught up in planning the next big thing, that we forget to just *be* in the now. And 2025 really taught me that. To just soak it all in, bc it goes by so freakin fast. I mean, Cherry was just a newborn like five minutes ago, and now she's already trying to grab everything in sight! Time is a thief, I swear.

Looking Ahead to 2026: More Love, More Laughter, More Memories

So, what's on my heart for 2026? Honestly, it's pretty simple. More of the same, but even better, you know? I want more laughter, more adventures, more snuggles, more growth. I want to see these girls continue to blossom and discover new things. I want to keep cherishing every single moment with Tanner, bc he truly is my best friend. I don't have any grand resolutions or anything like that, bc I feel like life just happens, and you gotta roll with it. But my intention for the new year is just to be even more present, to soak up every single second, and to pour all my love into my family. I want to make sure we're creating even more core memories together, the kind that they'll look back on and smile. Maybe we'll take a fun trip, or try some new things as a family. Idc what it is, as long as we're together. That's the main thing. I'm just so excited to see what this new year brings for us. I feel like every year is a fresh start, a new chapter, and I'm just so ready to write this one with my favorite people by my side. Here's to 2026, and to all the beautiful memories we're about to make. I'm sending you all so much love and good vibes for the new year. Thank you for being here, for following along, and for always being so supportive. It means the world to me. Ily all! ❤

What I'm Taking Into 2026:

• Patience (and a lot of coffee hahah): With three little ones, patience is a virtue, and sometimes it's a struggle. But I'm working on it, and coffee helps!
• Gratitude: Seriously, my heart is just bursting with it. For my family, for our health, for this life.
• Presence: Putting down the phone, looking into their eyes, and just being fully there. It's a game-changer.
• Self-care (even if it's just 5 minutes): Bc you can't pour from an empty cup, right? Even if it's just a hot shower or reading a few pages of a book.
• Flexibility: Bc with kids, nothing ever goes according to plan, and that's okay! Embrace the chaos.

I hope you all had an amazing 2025 and are feeling just as excited and hopeful for 2026 as I am. Let's make it a year full of love, joy, and unforgettable moments. Cheers to new beginnings! :,)