Well, I have just finished my first week back to work and although I enjoy being back, I have found it hard watching Morgan leave every morning with daddy even though I know she's going to grandma's and not a daycare center. I can't imagine how hard it would be for me if she wasn't being watched by Grandma...I don't even want to think about it. I find myself missing her a great deal while I'm at work and can't wait for 3 o'clock to hit so I can leave to pick her up and be greeted by the biggest smile that just lights up her whole face...and mommy's too, it completely melts my heart! She does have a great time at Grandma's though and that also helps mommy get through the day easier. :) Not to mention I know she's getting completely spoiled and loved all over so I don't feel like she's being neglected in the least, lol!

Morgan had her 12 week weight check a couple weeks ago and she is still doing very well. She went from 9.5 to 10.11 in a little less then 3 weeks and is 22 in. long. We think she might take more after John's side of the family and be petite, but we'll see as she gets older. She is talking up a storm these days and smiles constantly. She's also started sucking on her fingers quite a bit...sometimes she gets them so far in her mouth that she will actually gag herself, lol. If you put a mirror in front of her, she gets a big smile and will start talking to the "other baby." Now that we have the Christmas tree up, Morgan loves to watch the twinkling lights too. One of the best things she's doing now is sleeping well at night, we are getting anywhere from 7 to 9 hours of uninterrupted sleep a night.

We are so excited about Christmas this year. It's amazing how having a child instantly brings back the joy and excitement we had as children for this holiday. Honestly, I haven't been this excited about Christmas since I was 8 or 9 yrs old. I can't wait to wrap Morgans presents and put them under the tree. I can't wait to get her picture with Santa and hang her first ornament on the tree, and buy her first Christmas dress. I'm so looking forward to creating new and sharing old Christmas traditions with her as she gets older like making Christmas cookies, decorating the tree, and starting a collection of her very own Christmas ornaments that she will acquire over the next 18 years from her mom and dad. Ornaments that will bring back fond memories for her every year she opens the box to put them on the tree, just like her mom does with her own box. :)

Well, I'll end this like I usually do, with some new pictures! Enjoy and thanks for reading!

Merry Christmas! !

Corie

Bath Time!