The first year of being a mommy...

The first year of my mommyhood is coming to a close...but the rest has yet to open. Even though I was considered a mom before I had Morgan, to my step-son Zach...it just isn't the same. I did not get to experience this part of life with Zach. So being a mommy has been ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL this past year. It all began when we found out I was pregnant on December 6th, 2007. Even though the morning sickness was HORRIBLE and lasted ALL DAY, I still LOVED every minute of being pregnant. Shawn took monthly photos of my belly for my "Belly Book". We were able to have 5 ultrasounds done and 4 out of the 5 were 4-D. I was able to share my happy moments with my first grade students each day, who by the way just LOVED having a pregnant teacher. They were ALL such BIG helpers everyday. I had 2 AMAZING baby showers that were given by friends and my mom and sister. At the end of my pregnancy I was REALLY READY for Morgan to be here. My feet became REALLY swollen from the HOT Arizona heat and I was just really uncomfortable. The day she was born was BEAUTIFUL. She had perfect color, A LOT of hair, and the chunkiest little face ever. I was surrounded by family and friends that day. I began nursing Morgan right away, but only 2 months into I developed Mastitis and was no longer able to continue nursing. My plan was to substitute teach the first year...after my 12 weeks were up...Shawn and I decided that staying home was the best thing to do. So, I did. I watched a little boy 3 days out of the week and stayed home with Morgan. Towards the end of the school year I was asked to do a 5 week long sub job...I discussed it with Shawn and we decided together that I would take it. It was a LONG 5 weeks. I was so happy when school was over. This summer we have stayed busy with playdates, traveling, and just plain ole hangin' out at home. Being a mom has so many new adventures everyday. I am sad that she is growing up so fast, but I thank God for allowing me to be able to stay home with her everyday and teach her all the fun things she is learning. My mom LOVES making Morgan all sorts of things. She made us burpers when she was born, she has made Morgan a few books, and she also made her a dress. The 2 things that are in the process of making are Morgan's little mermaid outfit for her birthday and her quilt. My mom is using 1 outfit from all 12 months of Morgan's first year and sewing them onto quilt squares. I cannot wait to share the photos of the finished quilt. It is going to be one of Morgan's Christmas presents...so we will have to wait till then! This first year of mommyhood has been a TRUE BLESSING! I cannot wait for every year to come. My kids are my world. I LOVE you both soo MUCH!

Side note: Show us a room Monday will be back next week...waiting on the hubby to finish his room or "man cave" as he calls it. :)