Matt Sr.'s Thought Of The Day

I have realized that I am counting down the holidays that I am going to be celebrating as a kid...without a kid. I am actually excited that I will not be able to fully enjoy the holiday's from now on because, frankly, I have not truely enjoyed a holiday since I was 16. Not that I haven't appreciated the time that I spend with my family during the year, but I am starting to realize why my Dad would go hunting every Thanksgiving. It's not that he did not want to spend time with us, he just wanted to get away from the chaos for a bit to enjoy his own holiday for a couple of hours. If you give me the choice of Thanksgiving preparation at the Morris household or a nice round of golf...I will not be a hard decision. I am the first to admit that spending time with my family is a great experience, but it's a shame that these visits are mostly under the pretense of a holiday. I miss the times when I was a kid when everyone sat at the dinner table and cracked on each other non stop while complaining about my Mother's tuna helper.
If I sound like a Scrooge...it's because I am. But maybe this year's Christmas present will change my perception on the holidays. I have been pretty good this year so I am anticipating the greatest gift I could ever ask for...

By the way...

We have finally decided to name our son Matthew Christopher Morris, Jr. It's official! Since Matt goes by Matt, we'll call the little one Matthew. It's up to him if he wants to go by Matt when he gets older. Then, there will be a Big Matt and a Little Matt, I guess. But, let me just say that Matt hates the nickname Matty, so we won't call him that for short. So, I guess it's just Matthew. But, that's just fine. "Matthew" doesn't need a nickname.

I SUCK at this whole blogging thing!!!

I knew I wouldn't be so good at keeping this updated. It's been over a month since posting anything new. Although, not much has changed.
So, I am almost 33 weeks along and still not showing very much. I've only gained 8 lbs to date. My belly measured 31cm at my 32-week visit. My doctor keeps asking me if I'm eating. Well, I am. He says I am one of the lucky ones since I have not put on much weight. Apparently, it's normal to gain 21-27 lbs by this point. But, there's nothing to worry about because our little Matthew is growing just as he should. Good to know! He's definitely a squirmer...constantly moving. It's so hard to believe I'm only 7 weeks and 4 days from my due date. Time has flown! Can't wait for our little bundle of joy to arrive! I am going to the doctor every two weeks now. Pretty soon, I'll be going every week. I had my first baby shower on Sat. Oct. 18th, given by my best friend, Rachel, and her mom, Tara. Thank you to those of you who came and made my first baby shower so special.


My sister and her friend Michelle are giving me one next weekend. It's so exciting to get all this cool baby stuff! My sister will be due in May, so she'll get to go through all of the excitement soon enough.
I can't tell you how excited I am that Fall is here! The weather just puts me in such a great mood. Although, it does make it harder to get up in the mornings because it is so cold in the house and I just want to stay bundled in my blankets. I do hate the cold/sinus problems that go along with the weather changing, though. I've been fighting it for over a week now and I'm ready for it to pass.
Until next time...