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Motherhood involves a fair share of tears, both good and bad — butHeidi Montagcouldn’t be more thankful for them.

In an emotional trio of clipsThe Hillsstar shared toher Instagram Storyon Monday, she expressed her overwhelming gratitude for her only child with husbandSpencer Pratt: sonGunner Stone, who turned 1 that day.

“I decided not to wear makeup today because I’m a total mess,” said Montag, 32, continuing through tears, “God, it’s so amazing. Gunneris just such a blessing andI can’t believe that it’s already been a year. Wow, what a day.”

“It’s been the most amazing and most challenging year of my entire life,” she added with a laugh, wiping away tears. “It’s just been so great, every moment. I can’t believe he’s already 1! … Bit emotional today, it’s a big day. And I’m just really thankful. I hope you guysare all having a great day. And I’m just going to sit here crying.”

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The couple also took Gunner to aJennifer Meyer Jewelrystore (“Oh, you want something for Mommy? You’re so sweet, okay. Good idea,” Montag joked). On top of the special bling trip, the newly minted 1-year-old received a slew of sweet gifts like Gucci attire and Reputation tour merchandise fromTaylor Swift.

Pratteven posted a clipof Gunner hanging out patiently while getting a “birthday cut,” completely unfazed as the stylist trimmed his blond locks.

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Montag’s final Monday video showed her son sound asleep in a backpack carrier while out on a family hike, where the sun was noticeably still shining.

“Gunner, you can’t fallasleep this early on your birthday! Oh man,” said his mom while the little boy didn’t even stir from his slumber. “Gunner, come on, wake up buddy! It’s almost bedtime. This hike backfired.”

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Montag and Pratt — who regularly share photos and express their love for their son on social media — spoke toE! Newsin July about theirhopes for expanding their familyin 2019.

“I’d love a girl or a boy,” said the proud mom. “I love having a son. It’s so much fun. So if we have another boy, we’ll probably have three [kids].”

Joked Pratt, “A psychic did tell us we’re gonna have twins, so watch out,Mary-KateandAshley.”

source: people.com