Alone Time!

Nelson has had a cold this past week, and I feel so bad leaving him alone when he is coughing all the time. Well, he has slept through the night the past two nights in his crib, so I think he is getting over it. Of course I started feeling the head cold yesterday, but I am doing much better today. I decided to slip out while Nelson is sleeping and post some thoughts and pictures.

First of all, I ,like many of you, am sad about the passing of President Hinckley. I knew the day would have to come, but I almost wished he would have lived forever. I agree with the feelings my Mom's best friends shared... She said, "I woke up Monday morning, and the world just didn't feel as safe without President Hinckley in it." He was a beacon of hope and ray of light in a world full of grief and despair. My only comfort is knowing that I have learned many great things from him and will be allowed to take those things with me throughout my life, especially as I raise my children. I will always think of President Hinckley as "my prophet".

Motherhood is the best thing ever! Seriously, I never knew how cool motherhood would be. I was never the type of person who "couldn't wait to be a mom". I didn't rush getting married and actually cried when I found out I was pregnant (not the happy tears either... the "What! How did this happen?" type of tears). Now I can't imagine my life without Nelson and just feel so honored that Heavenly Father trusted me to be his mom. He is such a happy baby! Even when he was sick, he smiled all the time. Seriously, he would spit up everything in his body all over me and then look up and smile at me. I'm glad Heavenly Father is in control and knew that motherhood was exactly what I needed in my life!