My One Year Old

One year ago today, during an ice storm, my sweet, darling Hudson came into the world. I was full of so much apprehension before he was born, so worried I wouldn't love him- or even like him- as much as I love Chase. I was so worried about how I'd handle two kids. I had no idea what a sweet, amazing little boy I was about to meet. Hudson stole my heart from the minute he was born and my love for him literally grows every single day. From his beautiful, clear blue eyes, his darling dimples, his wide mouthed smile and cute little toes- I love every inch of this little miracle.

At one year old Hudson

•  Generally sleeps 12 hours every night- unless he's teething and takes a short (30 min) morning nap and a longer (2-3 hour) afternoon nap
• Initiates peek-a-boo on his own and laughs at himself
• Laughs whenever people around him are laughing
• Is 22 lbs 1 oz (62nd percentile) and 30.5 inches (75th percentile)

• Says Hi! with a big smile
• Pulls himself up on everything and crawls everywhere- and has no intention of walking
• Gives cute hugs and "loves" (ie- biting my nose)

• Loves to play with Chase
• Signs More and All Done, and touchdown
• Eyes light up when he sees Mom
• loves to eat more than any baby I've ever seen- and eats just about everything we put in front of him

Oh sweet Hudson James- words can't even express our love for you! You have brought the sweetest little presence into our family and we are thankful every day that you are here!