Saturday, March 31, 2012

Week 13: 3/25/12-3/31/12

Sunday, March 25th: Alyssa had a field trip to DC that left from the school at 5am. Needless to say , I was SO not taking her to school that early, so she spent last night with her mother who would be chaperoning. Funny how quiet the house is when even just one child (who's already quiet) is missing.
Monday, March 26th: Natalie is out of school today, so I drag her along with me while I tackle our 2+ page grocery list. This is Hudson's first time riding in a shopping cart (which didn't last long, since he'd just woken up from his nap - and later fell asleep in Beanie's arms while walking).
Tuesday, March 27th: Onwards to Raleigh again! We were supposed to look at a puppy for Grammy, but she's decided she doesn't want another dog for a while (since Simba isn't likely to make it much longer). Instead, we had lunch with Pop, wandered around his office where Hudson flirted with every single female, got an adjustment, and helped Mimi study for her placement exam for college math (which she's doing fantastically at; I'm sure she's going to do GREAT!)
Wednesday, March 28th: Nate's driver died today, so we got to take him to work. When I came back, I had a message from a friend asking what I do for fun - which led me to thinking about my "me" time... so I turned on my iHome with music that no one else likes and stood in the shower (baby free) until the hot water ran out!
Thursday, March 29th: Today, while we were getting lunch for Nate, I went to put Hudson in his carseat to find that he had a ladybug on his sunglasses - and the dang thing did NOT want to come off! If only the luck it was supposed to bring could be extended to him sleeping... because we're not having an easy time of that. Taking him out for a pre-dinner walk; hopefully the fresh air will help to tire him out.
Friday, March 30th: Hudson LOVES his jumper! One minute he was bouncing like crazy, so I went to get Nate's clothes out of the dryer and by the time I came back, Hud was passed out! Guess jumping is hard work :) Pretty sure I pinched a nerve in my neck, though, so we're headed to Raleigh to try to get adjusted by the chiropractor and so Mimi and Pop can help with Hudson since he's hard to hold in my jacked-up state.
Saturday, March 31st: Mimi, Auntie, Gillian (Aunt Megan's friend), and her mom, Lisa, were kind enough to let Hud and I tag along for their girly movie date today - Hudson's first movie! Then we went to the park for the first time too.



Saturday, March 24, 2012

Week 12: 3/18/12-3/24/12

Sunday, March 18th: Natalie got a haircut too - still have the emo bangs, but lost a lot of the messy, choppy bottom... and boy, does she look older
Monday, March 19th: Oh, teething woes :( Turned him around in the Moby for a day of spring cleaning and he totally zonked out!
Tuesday, March 20th: Lunch with Meagan, Ethan, Mimi, and Auntie!
Wednesday, March 21st: Not a whole lot going on today, so I decided to try something new for dinner: taco pizza!
Thursday, March 22nd: Nate's stepfather is in critical care with pneumonia in both lungs, so we're headed to Kentucky to be with his mom.

Friday, March 23rd: Happy Anniversary, Mimi & Pop!
Saturday, March 24th: On the way home from Kentucky - Joe's stabilizing - and Hudson sits in a high chair for the first time when we stop for dinner (only for about a minute before he decided he'd rather be held)

Saturday, March 17, 2012

Week 11: 3/11/12-3/17/12

Sunday, March 11th: Ever heard the song "Mr Mom" by Lonestar? That's how today went - if it wasn't one thing, it was another, lol, at least I know it won't last forever!
Monday, March 12th: Are these teeth coming in?
Tuesday, March 13th: Ready, Set, Cut!


Wednesday, March 14th: Put him to bed in his crib for the first time last night! Hudson's first ice cream
Thursday, March 15th: Night #2 of putting Hudson to sleep in his crib didn't go quite as well... but he sure is a sweet cuddler!
Friday, March 16th: MPA

Saturday, March 17th: Happy St. Patty's Day! We went to the parade in Raleigh with Mimi, Pop, and Auntie. This picture shows how thrilled we started off, lol, but then, once we started, it was great fun!

Saturday, March 10, 2012

Week 10: 3/4/12-3/10/12

Sunday, March 4th: Happy 3 Months! (post on that to come later) Hudson entertained us for over half an hour by cuddling with and eating his monkey :)


Monday, March 5th: Hudson's been absolutely crazy ornery today. Since we were going to Raleigh tomorrow, we bumped it up a day so I could get some help with Mister Fussypants.
Tuesday, March 6th: Chattering like crazy at Mimi this morning!
Wednesday, March 7th: Time to switch to size 2 diapers - tired of all the blowouts! He's been shaking his rattle and blowing raspberries this morning :)
Thursday, March 8th: This one's for Mimi - the crazy lady who LOVES baby ears ;-)
Friday, March 9th: Had to deal with the jerks at the courthouse today to renew Kylie's estate. Those jerks woke Hudson up from the first nap all day, made me sit around forever and then gave me dirty looks when he screamed his head off  >.< This picture is about 5 minutes into his 10 minute nap once we got home. Looks like he's showing off "the guns" :)
Saturday, March 10th: (uh, another day that didn't get properly documented because I'm such a slacker :( I think I actually took the day off and relaxed with Hudson)

Sunday, March 4, 2012

3 Months Already?!?!?

Happy 3 Months to my darling little man!  Time has gone so quickly and he's changed SO much already!

One Month: (7 pounds 14 ounces, 21 inches)
Two Months: (10 pounds 12 ounces, 21.25 inches)
Three Months: (approx. 12 pounds 4 ounces, 23.5 inches)

What's Going on Now:

Clothes: mostly 3 month and 3-6 month with a couple 0-3 month sizes that he's quickly outgrowing
Diapers: size 1 but VERY close to switching into a size 2
Eating Habits: nursing every 2-3 hours; started introducing tastes of what we're eating off fingertips
Sleeping Habits: usually 3 naps during the day and ~12 hours at night with 4 feedings; we've started putting him in his crib in the last couple days (more running back and forth, but he seems to like having more space)
Favorites: loves his Sissies, Mimi/Pop/Auntie/Uncle and meeting new people, mommy's blue blankie (for when I fall asleep on the couch), bath time (minus the getting dressed part afterwards), being snuggled up close and tight
New Milestones: he's starting to smile all the time and coo back to you during diaper changes, he's still wobby sitting up, but seems to prefer being upright like a big person

Saturday, March 3, 2012

Week 9: 2/26/12-3/3/12

Sunday, February 26th: Ahhh lovely Sundays at home hanging out with Daddy!
Monday, February 27th: Hudson's cough is getting worse so we're headed to the doctor again... another $30 for them to say (again) that there's nothing they can do and we just have to wait it out. I hate it when he's feeling sick, but I LOVE the cuddles!
Tuesday, February 28th: Mimi came to Greensboro today. She had to sit in on a meeting for work, so we headed to Burlington. While we were out, I headed to the doctor since I wasn't feeling well.
Wednesday, February 29th: We decided to mix things up a bit and head to Raleigh on a Wednesday!
Thursday, March 1st: I love baby feet!
Friday, March 2nd: Eating strawberry pancakes at IHOP with mommy.
Saturday, March 3rd: Sitting at home today has prompted me to start looking at making a "Spring Cleaning List" - I'll post more about it once it's more complete