Happy 5th Birthday, Hudson!

Dearest Hudson,

Five years ago, at 4:38 a.m., you made your grand entrance in this world. We really thought you were going to be born on June 4 because that was the day of my induction, but you had other plans. You arrived sunny side up with the biggest cheeks any of us had ever seen. All 9 lbs 6 oz of you were sweet baby boy perfection.

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Now, you are fifty pounds, fifty inches tall, and a vocal, smart, energetic little boy. You’re heading off to kindergarten in August and, yet, there are times when I look at you that I can still see that sweet baby that was first placed in my arms five years ago.

You are such a fun-loving boy. You always want to dance and sing and you want everyone to do it with you. We’ve always had music playing throughout the house during the day, and I love that you love music as much as I do.

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You have the most tender heart of anyone I know. You feel things deeply and are such a joy to be around. I’m still trying to figure out your love language, but I think you show love with words of affirmation. You’re constantly telling everyone that you love them and how you feel about them. It’s such an encouragement, and you will meet many people in your life who love this about you.

You have grown and matured so much in this last year. You are reading everything and you love to write. You love your friends so much. We sometimes have to take a little break from too much time with friends because we’ve already entered the season of “friend spats” but you do love your friends.

Your favorite color is blue. You love Frozen. You love “Life is a Highway” and the song “Carry On” by Fun.  You love being outside to play with sidewalk chalk and ride your bike. Your best friends are John, Dolan, Heyward, Brennan, and Witt. You really love Mommy and Daddy’s friends, too. You love being around babies and trying to make babies smile. It’s pretty sweet.

You want to read and color all the time and you are obsessed with The Octonauts an Ninja Turtles, even though you’ve never seen an episode of Ninja Turtles.

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Hudson, this day is my favorite day, too, because it’s the day I became a mommy. It’s the day that I first looked in your big brown eyes and realized for the first time how special our relationship would be. It’s the day that we looked at each other and I knew that you were going to teach me so much about love and grace. It’s because of you that I know what grace looks like and feels like. Thank you, sweet boy.

My life completely changed the day that you were born, and I can’t imagine my life without you in it. Everything is exciting because you’re a part of it. Everything is new to me when it’s new to you.

I’m so excited for you to turn five. You’ve looked forward to this day for a long time. You’re going to kindergarten and you’ll be away from us more. We’re just so excited for you and this next year.

We love you so much, buddy. Happy birthday, Hudson!

Love,

Mommy

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Comments

  1. says

    Happy Birthday to Hudson! Brayden had never seen an episode of Ninja Turtles is OBSESSED too. Also, Hudson is HUGE! I thought B was big for his age, but Hudson must be off the charts because he’s almost 6 inches taller than B!!!

    • Beth says

      Wondering about the inches a bit as well – my son is off the charts tall for his age (about same age as Hudson), and he isn’t 50 inches yet. Happy Birthday to him!

  2. Jennifer says

    Happy Birthday Hudson!! You are such a lucky boy to be so loved by your Mommy and Daddy and grandparents!! 🙂 Erin, I am just in awe of what a great Mom and wife and woman you are!! I am so lucky to know you!!

  3. says

    And now I’m crying! Love you, your words, and that sweet sweet boy that turns five today! Watching you with Hudson before I was a mommy made me long for the day I would have a little boy of my own. Love you both! Happy happy birthday, Hudson!

  4. says

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY HUDSON!!! love these pictures as a lookback to see how much this sweet pea has grown and how handsome he is…congrats mama. you and daddy have done a remarkable job with both your little buddies 😉

  5. dah says

    I have “happy” tears for you on this special day! Happy Birthday to Hudson and to his sweet Mama too! Little boys are so special – heart warming. Thank you!

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