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Feb22011

Last night, I hosted our girls Bible study at our house. There are about eight of us that get together on Tuesday nights and we’re currently reading Crazy Love together. We all agreed it would be easier to rotate houses so that Bible study can be held in different parts of town and so that one person doesn’t have the pressure to host every week.

I asked my dear TC if he and Hudson could go on a little field trip while Bible study was going on. Our house isn’t all that big and toddler voices aren’t all that quiet. I originally suggested that he just take Hudson to his parents’ house and they could all hang out. But he said that he wanted to take Hudson out to eat– all by himself.

I’m not sure that I’ve ever taken Hudson out to eat all by myself. I’m not kidding. I can’t think of a single time when I’ve done it alone.

But TC wanted to. So I packed Hudson’s bag full of fun books and some snacks to entertain Hudson while he waited on his food.

They chose to go to the Original Pancake House– a personal favorite that TC and I frequented when we were dating and he worked until 9:00 p.m. and we didn’t care what time it was when we finally got to see each other and get to a restaurant.

So my boys drove off to the Original Pancake House and my girl friends came over for some great discussion.

TC and Hudson got back home and after everyone left, TC said to me, “I am so proud of our son. He did so great at dinner and I can’t believe how much fun we had.”

I know I’m hormonal. But that just melts me.

And I know that most women agree with me that men should be able to handle their children alone in public and should want to. But not all men want to and not all men do. So I’m proud of my husband and my son. I’m proud that they had a night out alone and neither of them got impatient with the other. I’m proud that I have two guys who love each other so much.

I love that they have a special relationship that is completely different than the one that Hudson and I have, but just as wonderful. And I love that I didn’t have to convince him to have this dinner outing.

Thanks, TC, for braving it on your own last night. I got to have a great evening with some great girls, but was so happy to see you and Hudson both come through the door at the end of the night.

hudson is 19 months old!

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Feb12011

Dearest Hudson,

Just days before you turn 20 months old, I am finally getting around to posting about your 19th month. I really need to be more on the ball because you are changing so much every day and doing so much every day that I get confused on when you did something for the first time.

You are such a loving little boy. When you see your daddy or me, you run up to us and wrap your arms around our legs and give us a huge hug. We love the affection and love that you want to give everyone you love so much attention.

We have had our challenges this month with obedience and the occasional temper tantrum that has returned, but for the most part we’re getting along great. You’ve become very attached to me at home and are reluctant to leave my side. But you are more and more excited about going to school. You are happy to walk into your classroom and you go to your little carpet square and sit down for “circle time.” I’m always eager to see and hear about what new things you’re doing and learning.

You were sick for the majority of this month and we are so grateful that it all seems to be over now. Between ear infections and breathing troubles, we were very worried about you. But you were such a trooper and hardly complained– and still slept like a champ! Thank you!

Your vocabulary is too big to even attempt to chronicle at this point. You repeat everything you hear and hold onto it like a sponge. We’re working more and more on phrases now because you need to be saying lots of phrases by the time you turn 2. Your most often heard phrases are “Where are you?”, “I see it”, “thank you, Mommy” or “thank you, Daddy.” And even “please, Mommy” and “please, Daddy.”

You can sing most of the words to “Elmo’s World,” “Jesus Loves Me,” “The Wheels on the Bus,” and “Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes.” You don’t sing the entire alphabet song, but you are still obsessed with your alphabet puzzle. You love puzzles and books and spend lots of time with those two things. You can entertain yourself for long stretches of time and we’re very grateful for your attention span.

We’ve delayed the potty training a little bit– and that’s mostly my fault. I need to do a little reading and research before I feel like we can totally get started.

You love your family and love going around the room to name them when everyone is together. You also know that when I’m on the phone I’m either talking to KK or Poppie and you start asking for them. I love the way your face lights up when you see them on the computer screen when we i-chat.

You are more and more aware that you will have a baby brother soon and can say his name and often point to my belly and say his name. I don’t think you really understand that a new person will join our family and that he will always be there. But I pray every day that you two will love each other unconditionally and that you’ll always look out for each other. I just know you’re going to be a great big brother.

Thank you for being such a good little boy. My heart is so full because of you and because of the happiness and love you bring into our lives.

I love you,

Mommy

Weight: 31 pounds (95th percentile)

Height: 37 inches (98th percentile)

Diaper: size 5

Clothes: size 3T in longalls and size 2T in separates

weekend wrap-up

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Jan312011

I didn’t take a single picture this weekend, but it was a great weekend and I’ll have to help you use your imagination.

1. I’m almost finished with The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein. I’m a huge dog lover and this book has made me laugh and cry already. I have deviated from my reading schedule, but I’m sticking to the list, so that’s an accomplishment. I finished The Glass Castle last week and loved it.

2. TC and I got Winter’s Bone on Netflix and enjoyed watching it on Friday night. Then on Saturday night, we met a few friends to eat at Moe’s and see The King’s Speech. It was such a great movie. Our group was definitely the youngest in the theater– by far.

3. Sunday was gorgeous here in Columbia! Absolutely gorgeous. We got to play outside on Hudson’s swing set then we loaded him up in his wagon and walked down to the park with Boudreaux. It was a nice little teaser for spring, but it’s cold and wet again today.

4. We test-drove strollers this weekend and I’m so glad we did! I am going with my first choice after seeing all of your recommendations in person and getting to push them (with Hudson in them) around Buy Buy Baby. We’re going to get the Baby Jogger City Select! It was such a smooth stroll and I love that Hudson can sit and face out and see what’s going on.

We also will have to pick up a second video monitor since Hudson will need one now more than ever when he moves to his big bed and we’ll definitely continue to use one in the nursery.

5. My sweet little boy is getting so big! His 2T longalls are barely snapping and today one of the shoulder buttons popped off. I hate to go ahead and buy more winter clothes to fit when Spring is just around the corner. But I also hate to preorder Spring clothes because I really have no idea what size he’ll need. How do you anticipate what size you’ll need for the next season?

6. Even though it’s only (almost) the beginning of February, I’m starting to think of Hudson’s birthday party. He’ll turn 2 about 3 weeks after the baby is born and I’d like to have everything taken care of before the baby is born, so we just have to show up to Hudson’s party. Right after his first birthday, I knew we wanted to do his second birthday at The Little Gym. We love The Little Gym and their staff– and it’s very toddler friendly. I’ll do my best to put fun details into the party, but I’m going for fun and simple. And I want Hudson to be surrounded by his friends and family.

How was your weekend?

hip hip…hooray!

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Jan272011

Okay, so I think the Bozo picture is actually very scary and it may be removed from my blog soon. But I can’t say “hip hip hooray” without thinking of the Bozo Show and the Grand! Prize! Game!

I digress.

Anyway we do have two big reasons to celebrate! I passed my glucose test despite all the chocolate cake-eating that occurred the night before. So I don’t have to go back for the three-hour test!

We’re also celebrating because Hudson had his follow up appointment with his doctor this morning and his ear infections are gone. Hallelujah! No tubes for now!

That’s all I’ve got for today. I’m folding laundry, reading a little bit, and preparing a delicious pork tenderloin, mashed potatoes, and asparagus supper for my family. Or for Todd and me because Hudson will probably refuse the good stuff and end up with grilled cheese. But at least his ear infections are gone!

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