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Sunday, June 1, 2008

MATT'S PERSPECTIVE ON THINGS

Now that my wife has informed me that we are part of the blogging community, I have decided I would attempt to entertain  the masses with my unique view on things.  For those who have not had the pleasure of getting to know me very well you will find that I usually have a pretty strong opinion on issues that directly influence me and my wife.  For those who know me well it should come as no surprise that I have interjected my opinions on this blog.  With that said, I have a few things to share.
First, I would like to formally thank the Good Lord that he chose to make me a dude.  After reading three different pregnancy books I have come to several conclusions.  The most poignant being that any woman who knows what she will be going through during pregnancy and still wishes to be knocked up, is either insane or has a strong case denial about the effects of growing your own little rug rat.  I have not properly diagnosed which symptom Melissa is showing but I think it might be a little of both.  I'll get back to you with my conclusions.  It's already such a daunting task for her to try to raise and nurture me, I can't see why she would want to add another needy, immature person in her life but it's too late now.  As for my feelings on her disability-er'-pregnancy(j/k)...I have but a couple of feelings that I will share with you guys and they are as follows: Fear, Scaredness, Fright, Worry, Anxiety, Elation, Happiness..........oh yea,  FEAR.  It's not that I am scared for myself,  I have already resigned to the fact that my life is over.  I am scared for my wife and child.  I have nothing but confidence that Melissa might be the second greatest mom in the world, only trailing the wonderful and loving Donna Morris.  I just know that they deserve to have the greatest life and I'm not sure I can give them that, but they are both stuck with me and I will do everything I can to ensure that they at least have what they need in life.  
I might sound like a worry wart but I don't think that I am feeling anything different than any other father worth a damn.  In all seriousness, I have never felt happiness like this before.  I have never felt like I was involved in something so important before.  I have never felt more love for my wife than this before.  I didn't know I had it in me to give but I am learning some new things that are pretty amazing.  As for my personal life, that's none of your business and I would thank you to stay out of my personal affairs.  I just want to communicate that I have never been so happy and scared at the same time.  My hormones have been racing and the cravings are just annoying.  I won't even get into the tenderness of my breasts.  I also just realized that I have included too many "I's" in this blog.  I suppose I need to get acclimated to the fact that it is going to be "we" and "us" from know on.  So, on that note, WE would like to thank OUR family and friends for all the good words and prayers.  WE will be needing you in these next few years and look forward to sharing OUR new life with you.  Peace!!

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

Matthew Morris, that was very insightful and entertaining!! i am very happy for you both!!! just a little heads up from a former nanny of a new born: its pretty difficult to break a baby- so really you have NOTHING to worry about once the lime pops out of the grapefruit!!

love you both
M & M O'Heron

Jennifer said...

Your so funny Matt! I totally believe that you have read three pregnancy books! I hope I am as "care free" as Melissa when I am pregnant! She will be an awesome mom. I do believe that's what she wanted to be when she grew up!

April S. said...

Matt, I am one of those that don't know you well at all, but I am VERY impressed that you have already been reading up on what to expect. Any advice you can give me on how I can get my hubby to start reading those books too would be great(we are on our second child and he hasn't picked up the first book!)

I look forward to reading more posts from your prospective on things as well as Melissa's. You guys are going to be great parents!!

Unknown said...

Matt, DON'T EVER say that you don't know if you can give them what they deserve. All they need is you and all you need is them! You and Melissa are going to be awesome parents and God will NEVER give you anything that you can't handle.

Can't wait to read more from you and Melissa.

The Momma said...

Okay, first off that was hysterical!!! Thank you for the laughter!! It was much needed today!! I am so happy for you guys!! The real fun is just around the corner! And Melissa just wait, you will definalty feel pregnant very soon!!! But when it is over you will miss it too!! I sure do!! I am ready for Number 2! Kayla asked daddy for a sister or brother the other day! Okay, it was really me behind the 4 month old baby asking but you know what i mean:)

Anonymous said...

Matt you are too fnny, coming from your cousin,once removed or something like that. LOL This will be the most scariest and happiest thing you will ever expierience. Good luck. Enjoy your sleep now. I mean it. If it is a boy, watch out! Change those diapers quickly and learn to dodge. If it is a girl, invest in a chassity belt. LOL Congrats to you both, you will be awesome parents!

Bradi