My Favorite Things

I absolutely love being a mom. I feel so blessed to have these sweet boys in my life. I was just talking with Ben tonight about how being a mom is exhausting and frustrating, but so so sweet and rewarding at the same time. And there is nothing else I'd rather be doing right now. These little guys are amazing little people. I want to record some of my favorite things about them these days.

 Oh my sweet, hilarious, mischievous, compassionate, smart little two year old. I love the way he he talks all. day. long. I love the little insights I get into his mind. I love the way he's starting to come up with "solutions" to get what he wants when he knows the rules-(like last night he argument of why he should get to wear his summer jammies to bed instead of warmer ones was that "They are dark and it's dark outside. So I can wear them.") I'm sure he thinks he knows more than Ben and I do.

 I love his energy and how much fun he has all the time. Anything can become a toy and anything can become a game to him. I love that he laughs all the time. The smallest, most ridiculous little thing can make him laugh. I love how accepting he is of other people, he makes friends so easily. He makes others feel so loved. I love how much he already loves Hudson and tries to play with him and protect him. I love his love of reading and how long he'll stay cuddled up next to me as long as I'll read.

My favorite things about my smiley baby Hudson- first of all, his smile. I know I say it all the time, but he's just so happy to be here! I love his funny little "sea turtle" crawl. I love how motivated he is to try to keep up with Chase, and so he does his little scoot as fast as he can to not be left behind. I love the way his little face lights up when I go to get him out of his bed and he shoots me a big smile.

 I love reading to him before sleep time and the way he just relaxes in my lap and sucks his thumb, giving little smiles when we get to a page he likes. I love how he snuggles in my arms while I sing him a lullaby. I love that he takes such awesome, long naps and then wakes up happy. I love the happy spirit that just radiates from his tiny body.