Birthday

 

We celebrated Hudson's 8 month birthday this week. I can't believe how fast he is growing up. Part of me is excited for each new milestone while part of me is sad, realizing he is less and less of a baby each day. As I sat watching him play with his toys, happily chewing and banging each, I wondered, if given the choice I would keep him as my little baby. It's a good thing God doesn't give that choice though, because half an hour later my head hurt. It was a fierce debate between wanting to hold him and cuddle him just as he is; and my desire to see him run, play, and tell funny stories at the dinner table. Ah, there is just nothing that can prepare you for the love and fun a child brings into your life.

 

I took this picture just a few hours ago as I was getting him ready to go for a walk outdoors with his Grandpa. I was laughing so hard at him sitting there with his beenie turned up at the ears. I had to take a couple pictures before I got a keeper because I was shaking so hard I couldn't hold the camera still enough to get a good shot. Never one to miss a good laugh, Hudson joined in thinking whatever I was laughing at must be pretty funny.

 

Bath - his favorite time of day! I truly believe he could sit in his little tub, splashing happily without a care in the world for hours if I'd let him. After dinner we go upstairs for the evening bath. As soon as I get his diaper off he starts kicking his legs in excitement, laughing and just about dives into the bath.