Happy Mother's Day....A Letter From Mommy

A Mother's Heart

I loved you from the very start,

You stole my breath, embraced my heart.

Our life together has just begun,

You're part of me my little one.

As mother with child, each day I grew,

My mind was filled with thoughts of you.

I'd daydream of the things we'd share,

Like late-night bottles and teddy bears.

Like first steps and skinned knees,

Like bedtime stories and ABCs.

I thought of things you'd want to know,

Like how birds fly and flowers grow.

I thought of lessons I'd need to share,

Like standing tall and playing fair.

When I first saw your precious face,

I prayed your life be touched with grace.

I thanked the angels from above,

And promised you unending love.

Each night I lay you down to sleep,

I gently kiss your head and cheek.

I count your little fingers and toes,

I memorize your eyes and nose.

I linger at your nursery door,

Awed each day I love you more.

Through misty eyes, I dim the light,

I whisper "I love you" every night.

I loved you from the very start,

You stole my breath, embraced my heart.

As mother and child our journey's begun,

My heart's yours forever little one.

Dear "lil Miss" Morgan,

As I celebrate my very first Mother's Day, I can't help but reflect on the time that has past since I first found out I was pregnant with you. I remember the morning I first saw those two little pink lines telling me you were on the way and how excited I was! With that excitement also came a few worries. Never before had I been responsible for the life of another human being. Never before did I need to put so much thought and effort into everything I ate, drank, and even breathed in. Never before did I wonder if I was capable of being a good mom.

As I look back on those 9 loooooonnnnnnggggg months I carried you, I remember how I couldn't wait to finally meet you and see your precious little face. To count all your fingers and toes. To hold you in my arms. To just be able to watch you sleep. Those were the longest 9 months of my life...although the 11 hours it took to bring you into this world seemed to fly by. And before we knew it, you were making your debut.

Since that day Morgan, you have taught me so much. You have taught me what is most important and just how precious life is. Until you came into our lives, I never realized just how blessed we have been and continue to be. I thank God every moment for the enormous blessing He has given us in you. You have brought such an unimaginable amount of love and life into our world that it seems impossible to ever thank Him enough for you! I've come to live for your smiles and laughter, and just when it seems that I couldn't possibly love you any more, you pull me into a great big hug or rest your beautiful little head on my shoulder and I fall even deeper. I realize this is only the beginning of our journey but I all I want to do is savor every little moment we share and every new discovery you make because I know all too soon you will be grown and these moments will be just a glimmer in your eye.

Morgan, you have stolen my heart and enriched my life beyond what I ever imagined and I am so thankful for everything you have given me by just being my daughter.

I love you munchkin!

Love Mommy