Dear Hudson,
Today, you are two! Two whole years have passed since I first held you in my arms and looked into your sweet eyes. Two years since I first wondered if I could ever possibly love anyone more than I love you. What an incredible two years we have had together.
Each time I look at you, my heart feels so full of love. Those aren’t just words. It’s literally a physical feeling that I get. You make me so proud. You got so much of your daddy’s smarts and I am so happy that you are such a smart boy. You’re also really funny and have such a great, sweet spirit. I love how kind-hearted you are.
You are also very hard-headed and can be very stubborn. I think we can expect that out of a first born child and you’ve lived up to your birth order. You push the boundaries a little bit, but I love your passion. You’re strong-willed and we have our moments. But we are all learning to be patient with each other. We have so much to teach you and I know you will teach us just as much!
You bring out the best in your Daddy and me and can always put a smile on both of our faces. Hudson, you have really been such a great big brother in your first month of having a little brother. I know that Hayes will grow up to love you so much and you will always be someone he looks up to. You already recognize that he is so tiny and you need to help him. I know he’ll appreciate it someday.
You love your family so much and are constantly asking for your RC, PC, KK, Poppie, and Uncle Walker. And you even ask for Mommy, Daddy, and Baby Hayes. Boudreaux, who you’ve started calling “‘Dreaux”, is a dear friend of yours. You love that sweet dog so much. You love Fiona, too, but you and Boudreaux seem to have a special bond. You take care of each other and always seem to be looking out for each other. Your Daddy and I have really enjoyed watching that.
You are very talkative and articulate. Your vocabulary is immeasurable and it continues to grow every day. You are great at pronouncing almost everything, but the occasional word comes up that causes us to giggle as we try to figure out what you’ve said. We have really learned to watch ourselves because you do repeat everything that you hear– and repeat it over and over again.
It’s so funny to watch you play make believe with your Sesame Street stuffed animals. You talk to them and tell them to “come on this way” and take them for rides in your wagon. It’s just so cute to see you start interacting and having real play time on your own. You are so independent and we love that about you.
Your Daddy and I love you so much, sweet boy, and we’re looking forward to many many more fun years with you.
We took your last monkey picture today and it made me really sad. Your Dad and I decided that we may just have to take the monkey picture on every birthday until you finish high school just for our sake.
We love you.
Love,
Mommy
Stats:
Weight: 34 pounds
Height: ?
Clothes: 3T longalls and shirts, 2T shorts and pants
Diaper: Size 6 (hoping the potty training starts soon)
Favorites: Melissa and Doug ABCs and numbers puzzles, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Sesame Street, Team Umizoomi, cars, trucks, trains, music, dancing and singing songs, playing outside, animals
Books: Green Eggs and Ham, I’m a Big Brother, Goodnight Moon, Dinner Time, The Grouchy Ladybug
Typing teary eyed…. I remember the day Hudson was born so clearly. As I await the arrival of my own sweet boy it makes me get very emotional that the time goes by far too quickly but with that how blessed we are that God has given us such precious boys to care for. It blows my mind every day! Hudson, you are such a special boy and are so loved by so many! Happiest Birthday to you. Love, Aunnie
Happy Birthday Hudson! What a sweet post! Love that monkey picture! I can’t believe he’s bigger than the monkey now!
This is such a sweet post!! I’m glad y’all are going to continue with the monkey pictures! I always clook forward to them!
*look..sorry, iPad!
Happy birthday, Hudson!
So very sweet. They grow up so fast. He’s a handsome little boy, and I know he’s an awesome big brother.
Happy Birthday, Hudson! Its amazing that its been two years! I remember reading your posts leading up to his arrival and, of course, his birth and the adventures of his first years! It’s so sweet that you write these letters.. I’m sure he will really appreciate having these memories written by his Mama someday. 🙂
YAY! Happy Happy Birthday to sweet Hudson! He is a lucky 2 year old to have such amazing and loving parents!! Can’t wait to hear more about his adventures as a new 2 year old!
XOXO
Happy Birthday to Hudson and to celebrating 2 years with your precious boy!
happy birthday sweet boy!!
This brought tears to my eyes! Such sweet words. Happy Birthday Hudson!
This is such a sweet post! Happy (belated) birthday Hudson!
Happy Birthday Hudson!
He is one happy kid 🙂 Love those bigs smiles!
That is one happy little boy! Lovelovelove that last picture 🙂
Happy Birthday to your sweet boy and congratulations on surviving (and thriving!) through two years of parenthood already!
Happy Birthday Hudson !!
My son Ché just loves watching your videos and seeing your pictures. He’s just started to clap his hands like you do in If you’re happy and you know it.
He will be 1 years old on the 29th June.
Thank you Erin for giving me ideas and inspiration on how to record my little boy’s landmarks.
Hope you all have a great day. xxx
Happy birthday to Hudson 🙂 He is going to have an exciting year as a new big brother!
That boy is going to grow up to do great things!!! He is simply precious and so blessed to have you and TC as his parents. I love the way you two love him!!! 🙂
Happy Birthday Hudson!!!! He is such a sweetie pie 🙂
Hope he had the happiest of birthdays E! Hudson, you are such a special boy! I can’t believe you’re already two!!! And happy two years of mommyhood E! You are raising an amazing little boy! xoxo
I always love reading your letters to Hudson. They will be perfect to share with him someday, along with all of his monkey pictures! Thanks so much for sharing, I’m sure he had a wonderful 2nd birthday!
Aww goosebumps! Such a great post…I think he’s as lucky to have you for a Mommy as you are to have him as a “baby”!