thankful

Dear Hudson,

We celebrating Thanksgiving a week early because most of our friends were going to be out of town. We had a great potluck dinner with lots of yummy things. You did a great job during the dinner. On Thanksgiving, we went to Sarah and Caleb's house and had lunch with them and the Downings. You had a major meltdown for awhile where you were hungry but didn't want to eat. And then suddenly, you were ok. You certainly keep us on our toes.

We have so much to be thankful for this year, but I am especially thankful to be your mama. I am so lucky to get to see you grow and change and become such a little man. I love you, bug!

Love,

Mommy

Jennifer and Hudson

K-Group Girls

K-Group Boys & Alice

sitting

Dear Hudson,

Look what you figured out to do! You can sit up on your own. Just last week you were still tripod sitting and couldn't really hold your torso up. It just clicked on Saturday and you could sit up and balance yourself. You're still a bit tippy so we sit right behind you just in case. You think it's the best thing ever because you can reach for your toys and puppy. We're so proud of you.

Love,

Mommy

daddy

Dear Hudson,

You love your daddy. Weekends are the best because Daddy is home all day to play.  Sometimes we start watching for Daddy when he should be coming home from work.  I can't wait for you to run to the door when he is home.
Love,
Mommy

watching for daddy

we love daddy!

germs

Dear Hudson,
We survived our first round of germs this past week.  On Tuesday, you woke up at 5 am with a fever.  Daddy and I were ready to rush you to the ER, but we took a deep breath and turned our brains on (it was early!) and decided to wait a few hours to see how you were doing.  You fell back asleep in Daddy's arms and then spent most of the day sleeping in Mommy's arms.  You seemed to be handling the fever ok, so we didn't take you to the doctor.  Surprising, you weren't too cranky during the day.
On Thursday, I came down with whatever you had.  Daddy had to come home early from work to take care of you while I laid in bed with a fever.  It is hard to be a mommy when sick.  Thankfully by the next morning I was feeling much better.  Hopefully we won't have too many germs in the house this winter.
Love,
Mommy

5 months

Dear Hudson,

Today you are 5 months old. 5 months, buddy! It doesn't seem like you're changing that much until we look back on pictures from a month ago. You are still drooling like crazy, but no teeth yet. No crawling yet either, for which I am very thankful. We're hoping you wait until after Christmas to learn that one so the tree will be spared. You're starting to sit up on your own for about 2 seconds before you tip over.

• Weight: 18 lbs 11.5 oz
• Height: 28 inches
• Sleep: We've gone backwards in the sleep department. You're up at least twice a night now. Bed time is 7 pm.
• Hates the Bumbo seat but likes the exesaucer ok
• Chewing on everything these days
• Favorite Book: Doggies by Sandra Boynton-it always gets a laugh
• Favorite Toys: Sophie the Giraffe, burp cloths
• Loves watching Sadie play fetch

Love,
Mommy

same

Dear Hudson,
Where did my itty bitty baby go?  It's crazy how much you're growing.
Love,
Mommy

2 days old

150 days old

bed

Dear Hudson,
I miss you when you go to bed.
Love,
Mommy