Yesterday my big boy rolled all the way over to his tummy for the very first time. ALL BY HIMSELF! He has been rolling from side to back to side again for a couple of weeks now, but yesterday he made it all the way over. I couldn't be more proud of him! Hudson is "talking" so much now. He isn't saying actual words, but he jibber jabbers all day!
Hudson can also sit up on his own! He is so strong. Most of the time he does just fine, but I still sit behind him because every now and then he wobbles a little. He reaches for everything and LOVES playing with all of his Christmas toys. He really likes pushing the buttons and watching the lights flash and hear the honking noises.
His little tooth is still hiding under the skin... I have been able to see it there for months, but it still hasn't broken through.... hummmm I's making me mad because it seems to be torturing my little baby! He has his hands in his mouth 100% of the time trying to dig it out. We started giving him frozen teething rings to try to sooth him. He isn't really a fan. O-well! Well make it through.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Routine
It is so weird to look back over the past few months and how life has really calmed down. Back then I swore I would never sleep again and would spend the rest of my life in a nerve racking zombi state. I had decided that after such a rough few months I would not be having any more babies... haha Today, I couldn't be farther from that. I have really regained control over my life again and am able to sleep 8 hours a night most nights. After having him in my life for five months, I have figured out Hudson's routine. Overall he is a happy little guy, but he does do his fare share of crying. It is so much easier now though because I can usually figure out pretty quick what it is he wants. There are no complaints here.
Coffee is my new BFF. I drink it religiously every single day. It is truly a lifesaver!
The baby weight is really starting to come off now. Why it is taking so long is beyond me! Maybe I just had extremely unrealistic expectations about weigh loss, but at least its coming off now. Most of my prepregnancy clothes still don't fit (soooo frustrating) but I was able to squeeze into a pair of my prepregnancy FAT jeans. THIS WAS A HUGE ACCOMPLISHMENT! With the weather being so amazingly nice lately I am really hoping to get a lot more walks in.
Being a stay at home mom is great! I feel so fortunate that I get this amazing opportunity. It is definitely more challenging than I thought it would be, but I wouldn't change it for the world. Right now, my biggest struggle is prioritizing my time. I thought I would be this super mom who could care for her baby and maintain a dust free super clean house all while preparing elaborate meals each night for dinner. Every once in a while this is doable, but most days I don't even come close. If you were to come over right now, you would see toys everywhere, dirty bottles filling the left side of the kitchen sink and dishes in the right. You would see muddy paw prints by our back door where Sadie burst in the house after digging holes in our back yard. DON'T even get me started on our yard. It is mostly dead (we have been working on our yard for 2 years, and just can't seem to get anything to work). The only thing growing are weeds and there are tons of those. Also, because the weather has been so nice our daffodils already popped up! Maybe this weekend Ill get caught up on all the housework...
Hudson is my #1 priority. I give him as much attention as he needs/wants. Then I try to get some exercise and take care of myself. I try to be considerate of Steve and make sure there is something ready for dinner (even if it is a frozen lasagna). Then and only then, if there is any time left over do I clean. Most days I have about 30 solid minutes to clean. There are days (usually when I have bible studies or other appointments, or when Hudson is feeling particularly needy) when all I can do is LOVE on my baby. The rest can wait.
Yep, life is completely different now than it was two years ago. It has also drastically changed since November. Each day is better than the one before and I couldn't be happier.
Coffee is my new BFF. I drink it religiously every single day. It is truly a lifesaver!
The baby weight is really starting to come off now. Why it is taking so long is beyond me! Maybe I just had extremely unrealistic expectations about weigh loss, but at least its coming off now. Most of my prepregnancy clothes still don't fit (soooo frustrating) but I was able to squeeze into a pair of my prepregnancy FAT jeans. THIS WAS A HUGE ACCOMPLISHMENT! With the weather being so amazingly nice lately I am really hoping to get a lot more walks in.
Being a stay at home mom is great! I feel so fortunate that I get this amazing opportunity. It is definitely more challenging than I thought it would be, but I wouldn't change it for the world. Right now, my biggest struggle is prioritizing my time. I thought I would be this super mom who could care for her baby and maintain a dust free super clean house all while preparing elaborate meals each night for dinner. Every once in a while this is doable, but most days I don't even come close. If you were to come over right now, you would see toys everywhere, dirty bottles filling the left side of the kitchen sink and dishes in the right. You would see muddy paw prints by our back door where Sadie burst in the house after digging holes in our back yard. DON'T even get me started on our yard. It is mostly dead (we have been working on our yard for 2 years, and just can't seem to get anything to work). The only thing growing are weeds and there are tons of those. Also, because the weather has been so nice our daffodils already popped up! Maybe this weekend Ill get caught up on all the housework...
Hudson is my #1 priority. I give him as much attention as he needs/wants. Then I try to get some exercise and take care of myself. I try to be considerate of Steve and make sure there is something ready for dinner (even if it is a frozen lasagna). Then and only then, if there is any time left over do I clean. Most days I have about 30 solid minutes to clean. There are days (usually when I have bible studies or other appointments, or when Hudson is feeling particularly needy) when all I can do is LOVE on my baby. The rest can wait.
Yep, life is completely different now than it was two years ago. It has also drastically changed since November. Each day is better than the one before and I couldn't be happier.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
5 Months Old
I know I say this every month, but I just cant wrap my brain around how fast Hudson is growing. I swear he just turned 4 months yesterday! Hudson is the MOST cuddly baby! He laughs all the time! His favorite thing to do now is to grab for EVERYTHING! He grabs his toes, toys, and even pulls mommy's glasses off her head! haha Belly time is not nearly as traumatic as it once was. Hudson is making all sorts of squawking bird noises now. Hudson and Steve are really hitting it off all of the sudden. Whenever Steve walks in the room Hudson's face lights up and he giggles and smiles! My heart just melts every time it happens! You can tell a connection has really formed between them. Steve wakes up every morning and loves on him (without me pushing it). I will walk into the room when Steve is watching Hudson and find him snapping a picture of him, blowing on his belly making in scream with delight, or just holding him as he is watching TV. A few weeks ago I thought we should try putting Hudson to bed in his own room (yes Hudson still sleeps in our room at night), and Steve said NO! He wasn't ready to have Hudson sleep in another room! haha I am so IN LOVE it isn't even funny! Hudson is doing great eating his rice cereal! He has really gotten the hang of spoon feeding! Hudson has also turned into a little wiggle worm! He is constantly kicking and squirming. haha He can go from a sitting position to laying on his side and rolling over to land on his belly. It is really funny to watch!
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
An encounter...of the most amazing kind
Ok, this may sound a little weird, but it has had a profound impact on me.
I am involved in a Bible Studies at church. Right now we are doing the study of James by Beth Moore. This past week, the topics of discussion were prayer, trusting God, and realizing your blessings from God. Here are some verses that really spoke to me:
"If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without criticizing, and it will be given to him." James 1:5
"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks the door will be opened." Matthew 7: 7-8
"But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That man should not think he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all he does." James 1:6-8
"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." Matthew 6:33
"He replied, "the knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. Who ever has will be given more, and he will have and abundance. Whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken from him."" Matthew 13:11-12 In reference to doubting God.
Anyway, these verses were on my mind when I went to bed last night. While I was sleeping I had a dream. I was on a plane on my way to London, a LONG LONG over seas flight. If you know me, you know I HATE flying. In fact, I am beyond terrified. The night before a flight, I toss and turn with nightmares. On my honeymoon I cried like a baby on the 2 hour flight to Florida! NOT EVEN KIDDING! I am surprised that security let me on the plane at all! I even had to take pills to try to calm my nerves...didn't work.... but I digress! In my dream I was crying and terrified pleading and praying to God to protect me and to get me and the other passengers to our destination safely. BUT the whole time I was still crying and scared....
Still in my dream, I paused for a moment. If I truly trusted in God and his plan and power, why would I cry even after I prayed? Why would I be scared? It was hard, but I stopped crying and relaxed. The feelings of being scared did not completely go away, but every time they crept back into my mind I was reminded that I was in Gods hands. He loves me. His will be done. And I felt safe.
When I woke up (for real) this morning I couldn't stop thinking about my dream. I truly believe God was speaking to me. It wasn't just about flying, but it was about something so much more! I am not fully trusting God with my life. I say I am and go through the motions, but on the inside I am still trying to protect and save myself. God was telling me to trust him fully with my life. He will not let me crash and burn.
I don't know that I have ever been more sure that God was speaking directly to me! This was the first time that I can remember hearing God. ACTUALLY HEARING GOD and UNDERSTANDING EXACTLY WHAT HE WAS SAYING!
AMAZING!
Hudson, I hope that by the time you read this, you have already had may encounters with God. I hope that you have a real relationship with him and communicate with him every day. I hope and pray that you are letting Him guide you and that you are willing to follow. God has so many wonderful and amazing things in store for you, if you will open your heart to receive them. At the time I am typing this you are just a baby, but even now I am praying for your future and your salvation. I love you as much as humanly possible, just know Gods love for you is infinitely more than any mortal is capable of. That is the most amazing and comforting thought.
I hope by my writings you will have more insight to where you come from, who I am (wife, mother, daughter, sister....), who you are, and how God has blessed our lives through the good, bad, stressful, and calm times.
Because I can't help myself, here are some pictures of what has been going on!
This past Friday multiple tornadoes ripped through Southern Indiana and Kentucky. The outbreak was anticipated more than a day in advance. Schools dismissed their students early and business closed so people could be home with their families or find shelter to stay safe. Even with all that warning and anticipation, the storms moved through leaving many without homes and many lives lost. Thankfully, we (along with all family) were unharmed. My thoughts and prayers got out to everyone effected by the storms. It shows you just how powerful mother nature can be.
Friday after the storms passed, we drove up North to celebrate my moms (Grandma Smith's) birthday! It was great to spend time with everyone INCLUDING my Great Uncle (Hudson's Great Great Uncle) Truman! He made the 2+ hour drive to spend the day with us and celebrate! We spent the day catching up, playing with Hudson (he has become a source of entertainment), and doing a group crossword puzzle (we come from a game playing/puzzle doing family)! I am horrible at them, but Uncle Truman is AMAZING!
Have a wonderful day!
I am involved in a Bible Studies at church. Right now we are doing the study of James by Beth Moore. This past week, the topics of discussion were prayer, trusting God, and realizing your blessings from God. Here are some verses that really spoke to me:
"If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without criticizing, and it will be given to him." James 1:5
"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks the door will be opened." Matthew 7: 7-8
"But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That man should not think he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all he does." James 1:6-8
"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." Matthew 6:33
"He replied, "the knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. Who ever has will be given more, and he will have and abundance. Whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken from him."" Matthew 13:11-12 In reference to doubting God.
Anyway, these verses were on my mind when I went to bed last night. While I was sleeping I had a dream. I was on a plane on my way to London, a LONG LONG over seas flight. If you know me, you know I HATE flying. In fact, I am beyond terrified. The night before a flight, I toss and turn with nightmares. On my honeymoon I cried like a baby on the 2 hour flight to Florida! NOT EVEN KIDDING! I am surprised that security let me on the plane at all! I even had to take pills to try to calm my nerves...didn't work.... but I digress! In my dream I was crying and terrified pleading and praying to God to protect me and to get me and the other passengers to our destination safely. BUT the whole time I was still crying and scared....
Still in my dream, I paused for a moment. If I truly trusted in God and his plan and power, why would I cry even after I prayed? Why would I be scared? It was hard, but I stopped crying and relaxed. The feelings of being scared did not completely go away, but every time they crept back into my mind I was reminded that I was in Gods hands. He loves me. His will be done. And I felt safe.
When I woke up (for real) this morning I couldn't stop thinking about my dream. I truly believe God was speaking to me. It wasn't just about flying, but it was about something so much more! I am not fully trusting God with my life. I say I am and go through the motions, but on the inside I am still trying to protect and save myself. God was telling me to trust him fully with my life. He will not let me crash and burn.
I don't know that I have ever been more sure that God was speaking directly to me! This was the first time that I can remember hearing God. ACTUALLY HEARING GOD and UNDERSTANDING EXACTLY WHAT HE WAS SAYING!
AMAZING!
Hudson, I hope that by the time you read this, you have already had may encounters with God. I hope that you have a real relationship with him and communicate with him every day. I hope and pray that you are letting Him guide you and that you are willing to follow. God has so many wonderful and amazing things in store for you, if you will open your heart to receive them. At the time I am typing this you are just a baby, but even now I am praying for your future and your salvation. I love you as much as humanly possible, just know Gods love for you is infinitely more than any mortal is capable of. That is the most amazing and comforting thought.
I hope by my writings you will have more insight to where you come from, who I am (wife, mother, daughter, sister....), who you are, and how God has blessed our lives through the good, bad, stressful, and calm times.
Because I can't help myself, here are some pictures of what has been going on!
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| 3-2-12 The calm after the storm |
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| 3-3-12 My beautiful mother turned 53! |
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| Grandma Smith and Hudson |
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| Dad bringing out mom's birthday cake! Kroger icing is the BEST! |
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| Aunt Jessica and Hudson |
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| Uncle Truman, Mom, and Hudson... not sure what mom is pointing to. |
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| Everybody LOVES Hudson! |
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| Where we spend most of our time at my parents house. We cook, drink coffee, talk, do crossword puzzles... |
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| Grandma and Grandpa Smith with Hudson |
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| Grandma Smith and Hudson |
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| 3-6-12 |
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| Hudson trying to eat EVERYTHING |
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| 3-6-12 Best Face Ever |
Have a wonderful day!
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