Michelle's Baby Shower!!

Marie, Dawn, Beth, Michelle (due in Mar.), Kara (due in Feb.) and Me!
Dawn, Me, Kara, Marie, Beth, and Lindsey

Yesterday, I attended Michelle (Teynor) Beard's baby shower. She and her husband Jeff will be welcoming their first baby, a boy, in March!! It was so good to see her and the rest of the girls from high school who were there. I wish Michelle and Jeff nothing but the best in their new adventure in parenting. Motherhood is the greatest gift one could ever be given!!

An Inch of Wonder

Though but an inch of wonder, Mom,

My heart beats rapidly.

And pretty soon my ears will hear

When Daddy sings to me.

This tiny thumb has found my mouth,

I know this must be home,

And when you rock me gently, Mom,

I don't feel at all alone.

It's getting cramped and when I kick

My Daddy laughs with joy.

Is that his hand caressing me?

Is he praying for a boy?

I sense your overwhelming pride,

But know you are afraid,

Our God will guide your every move,

Oh, Mommy, it's okay.

Nine months feels like eternity,

I'm eager to be held.

And when they place me on your chest,

Your heart will surely melt.

I understand, I am your first!

You fear this great unknown.

To me, you'll be the greatest Mom

This world has ever known.

So be assured what waits for you,

As I resume to grow,

Will be the most enormous love,

that you will ever know.

by Karen O'Connor