Dear Hudson,
How has it been three months since we held you for the very first time? You have broadened our world to new perspectives and new joys. I still stare at you; wondering how blessed we are that you are ours! I think we will be doing that the rest of our lives, though.
This past month we have really seen even more of that little personality come forth & you have really become quite the chatty one! It is so fun to listen to you blabber & coo to us as if you are holding a real genuine conversation - well, to you it is very real! :)
This past month, we celebrated Daddy's 27th birthday! I already have to remind him how old he is turning. He had a bunch of his friends in town and we ended the weekend with a party with our community group. Your friend Karis came to play with you at the party as well! We love pretty little Karis!
One of mommy's best friends, Paige came to visit us for a few days during the week! She is your honorary Auntie and does a fabulous job in the role. We are so blessed to have such wonderful friends that love our little guy so well! Auntie Paige outdid herself while she was here: she rocked you, cooked delicious blueberry crisps [yes, plural. because Mommy & paige are obsessed with it] + dinner, pushed you in your stroller while we shopped, and even gave Max (our dog) a bath! You are going to love her as you grow up....she is quite the hilarious and I know will be teaching you new and fun things every chance she gets. Her husband, Matt and her moved to Boston a few weeks later. We can't wait to go up to visit within the 2 years they will live there!
While she was here, you laughed for the first time! All three of us couldn't stop smiling and laughing. We could tell it took so much effort from your little self to create that laugh, and boy did we LOVE it.
We took advantage of the RARE and gorgeous August weather one Saturday and spent our day doing fun errands and stopped at "The Yacht Club", a park of airstream trailers, to get delicious treats at Lo's Sweet Treats & Other Eats.
In the beginning of August we made a trip to Dallas not only to be with Nana & Poppy, but also to meet your great grandparents (Mommy's Nonnie & Papa) and great Aunt Steph! Of course, we were so happy to get some cousin time in with Isaac. It's so fun seeing you two together each time as y'all are a little bit older! Before long, it will be real playtime and Aunt Erin and I will be running around trying to keep up with you two!
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| Auntie Erin, Isaac, Great Grandma (Nonnie), Hudson & Mommy. (Hudson always trying to wiggle). |
Your smiles have gotten bigger and even more intentional and it makes our hearts explode each time. When your Daddy gets home from work everyday, you give him the biggest smile. I think it may be his favorite part of his day. You look so much like your Daddy and I love it! You've also officially "found your feet". You've been pulling those feet up and reaching towards them for the past few weeks, but finally got a hold of them. When you wake up from naps, I often find you holding on to them rocking from side to side!
We went for your two-month old check up about 1 1/2 weeks before you turned 3 months old. You are 25 inches long (75th percentile) and 13 lb 3 oz (50th percentile)! My big growing boy! Not too far away from doubling your birth weight.
The doctor said you are one healthy growing boy, which we are so thankful for and praise the Lord for good health! You got your shots at the end of the appointment. Don't worry, mommy cried right along with you. However, you calmed down quickly and gave mama a big smile, which eased my heart. We took a good nap together when we got home!
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| Waiting for the doctor! |
We can definitely see already that you are ALL boy and love it! You are one wiggly little guy. If you are laying under you jungle mat, your little legs don't stop! I have a feeling we'll be playing lots of sports and always on the go. I can't wait for the adventures ahead and I know you'll keep mommy on her toes!
We love those big blue eyes! We will have to find out if they will stay that color. You love bath time now and have reversed from crying during bath, to crying when you get out of the bath. However, you immediately starting smiling and laughing when I put you on your changing table to dry you off. It's your "happy place" and has been since you were born.
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| Celebrating at the other Hudson's baby shower with Emilie & Karis! |
For the most part, you have never enjoyed 'tummy time' and never would really lift your head up. But you've had great head control when I would hold you upright. I felt like I failed in doing tummy time, but Aunt E suggested I used the Boppy. One day, it's almost like it "clicked" and a few days before you turned 3 months you popped that head up like a champ! You seem pretty darn proud of yourself, too!
I say it all the time, but each month is a joy watching you grow, develop, and learn! I love being your mommy and spending each day with you! Even as a little guy, you are teaching us so much, causing us to stop and see God in the tiniest of ways. You keep us smiling, bouncing, making funny noises, and staring at you in great awe!
We love you, our dear little guy!
Mommy & Daddy
