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I’m a few days late for Porter’s 9 month post, but better late than never. He has stopped growing at break neck speed, but is still in the 90% for height and 65% for weight. He’s 29.5″ tall and 20lbs 13oz. He also enjoys feeding himself and cruising back and forth along the coffee table, but if he really wants to get anywhere he crawls. Playing guitar with his dad is an all time favorite, maybe Luke’s dream of having a musician son will come true after all? He’s also still sleeping through the night for up to 10 hours at a time. I, however, have been trained to go to sleep at 1am. If only I could cry it out and fall asleep sooner. Love this baby more everyday!

Reading! When he gets to the page where Count Dracula is sitting in the dentist chair, Porter leans over and gives the Count a kiss, tender.

Misty, aka Princess Kitty, is ready for her stroll.

Mmm, breakfast is so good, especially when it’s in my hair!

Having a Santa Cruz moment in his baby Uggs and Santa Cruz sweatshirt. Thanks Gwen for the Uggs and Louisiana for the sweatshirt.

Shopping cart.

I LOVE these overalls, love them!

Love these blue eyes too.

I finally made it! I’ve been waiting to join the Mommy’s Club for a long long time and Porter made 2011 my year of acceptance. My friend Chelsea has a beautiful picture of herself right after the delivery of her baby girl.

She has a smile on her face that I couldn’t understand until 12:53am 1/10/11, this moment Porter was passed by dad into my arms. What I expected to be a teary emotional time for me turned out to be ecstatically happy and thrilling time. I was over the moon to say the least.

Being a mom is a truly rewarding, sweet, and life altering experience. Everyday Porter learns or shows me something new and I never tire of loving on him. My love grows everyday, and with that comes the natural worrying that I’m sure will add many grey hairs and wrinkles in the next year, but I welcome them. In my Mother’s Day card from my parent’s my dad wrote, “You were born to be a mother.” I agree, there is no better job than this. I also have to thank my husband for working so hard so that I can stay home with our baby. I love my family and I love all my mommy friends new and old.

Happy Mother’s Day!!!

My Mother’s Day pic with all my goodies: Porter, lovely card from Luke, a latte, beautiful flowers, kitty over my shoulder, and a pile of folded laundry (that I didn’t fold!) Thanks Luke!