Things have been a bit hectic, tiring, and cranky in our household this week as Claire has entered another difficult phase. We're not sure if it is another growth spurt or teething, but our now-3-month-old (as of yesterday!) has not been this fussy since she was 6 weeks old. We will be ringing in the new year in typical new parents' style: a quiet night at home — that is, if we're not already passed out by the time the clock hits midnight. If we are still up, we may sneak downstairs for a few minutes to watch the ball drop (we have a decent view of Times Square from just outside our building) and steal a New Year's kiss. My resolution...