Addison, while your mum, dad, and auntie were all out celebrating the new year of 2010, respectively, you and I stayed inside and played piano. You have discovered the keyboard and delight in pounding on it. Your mother called in frequently to check on you. I don’t think she felt uncomfortable being out and about without you so late. (I felt the very same way when your mum was born, and it was her first New Year’s Eve.)

Your mother ended up coming home earlier. You and I were asleep in your room. Your mum sent me away and watched the New Year’s Eve ball drop on TV.

She kissed you as the one precious person to bring in the New Year’s with.

Then she went to sleep as well.