Our weekend

It took 10 months, but I did something that made my husband say, "I cannot believe you are doing this." I let Hudson ride the merry go round..... at a mall.

We are not mall people. We hate the mall. Hate may not even be the right word. But Jonathan was on the hunt for a certain pair of Cole Haan's and wouldn't you know it lead us to the mall.

We went to Cary to eat at Gypsy's Shiny Diner (one of my very favorite places) and then headed over to the mall. I got way too excited when I spotted the merry go round.

I started walking towards it only to hear, "No, gross. You are not putting him on that."

I kept walking. Heavy baby in hands.

"That is so disgusting. Do you know how many germs are on there?"

At this point, I was already in line. There was of course a woman arguing with the attendant about something. This was not helping me get Jonathan to simmer down.

"I told you this was a bad idea."

Finally, we sat on the horse we picked out. The ride started and Hudson let out one of the biggest smiles that I have ever seen.






He loved it! He loved going in circles and seeing his daddy. He kept turning his head to look for him. It was a rather long, speedy ride. I was very dizzy at the end. But overall, I proved a point that sometimes a little boy just needs to ride a merry go round full of germs. And Jonathan looked really cute holding my pocket book while Hudson and I rode :)

Addiction

I have already told you about my addictions to chap stick, list making and reality tv now I have to admit my real addiction........... shopping. I really cannot stop.

We spent a large part of Saturday running errands, buying things for the house and Jonathan even took me to buy new clothes. Did the world just stop? Let me repeat, Jonathan actually drove me to a store, let me pick out whatever I wanted and paid for it!

About an hour and a half into running errands he looked at me and said, "I think you need to go to a class. You need help." I laughed extremely hard, shook my head and kept shopping.

It was only this morning that I realized he may be right. We had the pleasure of going to Sutton's 1st birthday party this weekend and Hudson had so much fun with her toys. By 8am today, Hudson and I were at Target buying all the toys that he played with yesterday. When we came home, it took me 3 trips to get all the bags out of the car. Of course, I bought some other things, but goodness. I cannot stop shopping.

Oh well right?!?! You only live once and a little boy can never have too many toys!

25 things you may not know about me-

1. I am addicted to chapstick.

2. I am terrified of "little people."

3. I hate leftovers and refuse to eat them.

4. I have no self control when it comes to food. I am constantly dieting but if I see a cookie, piece of pie or a slice of bread, I am in trouble.

5. I could never have a real job because I absolutely hate talking on the telephone.

6. When Jonathan is getting on my nerves I start to sing Shakira "Hips don't lie" in her weird accent and he leaves me alone.

7. I like TV way too much but I do not want Hudson to watch it.

8. I get asked all the time what my views are on health care, the economy, etc and I honestly have no idea what is going on in the world. Real news bores me, which I know is awful. I am more concerned with celebrity news.

9. I hate sand and cringe when Hudson plays in it.

10. This one is obvious- I am completely in love and obsessed with Hudson. He makes me laugh and smile all day. I do not know what I did to deserve such a wonderful child.

11. Jonathan has moments where he drives me crazy but I have a very hard time staying mad at him. He makes me laugh too much. He is the best husband and a fantastic father. I fall in love with him all over again watching him with Hudson.

12. Hydrangea's are my favorite flower.

13. I need to go to church more.

14. I read perezhilton.com every day.

15. I would easily be able to live off pancakes and bacon.

16. I love Lady Gaga. LOVE her.

17. I make too many lists and never accomplish everything on them.

18. I am usually asleep before 9:30 every night. (Isn't that sad?)

19. I am a germaphobe.

20. I am the mom who calls the doctor every time Hudson sneezes, coughs or makes a weird noise. I am sure they hate me.

21. I cannot stand a messy house. I am constantly vaccuming and picking up toys.

22. I would pack up everything and move to a tropical island in a heartbeat.

23. I want to run a marathon.

24. I miss being pregnant but I am perfectly content with only having 1 child.

25. I feel like the luckiest girl in the world to be married to a husband that I love and adore, have a happy, healthy child who showers me with love and a dog that........... hmmmmmm........... is cute? I have a great family, beautiful nieces and a nephew and I am always surrounded by love. I love my friends and cherish my time with them. Life could not be better.

Big week...

This past week has been a very big week for Hudson.

He has done so many new things. He is pulling himself up, he can click his tongue, he said "ma-ma," he shakes his head when you say "no," he can point to our nose and mouth when we ask him where they are, he started stacking his blocks and he is crawling non stop. All in one week!

I find myself looking at him and wondering where my baby went all the time. He amazes us every single day. To think that we will be celebrating his 1st birthday soon shocks me.






Pulling himself up


Stacking blocks


He is crawling everywhere and got stuck under the computer chair


Hudson wore cowboy boots with shorts to dinner. I dressed him like that just to make Jonathan laugh. Lord knows the child takes his shoes off within 20 seconds.


I never thought I could love anyone as much as I love this little boy. Being a mom is the best thing I have ever done!

Reality TV Rehab

I need Rehab in a big way. I am obsessed with Reality TV. It is starting to consume my life and my marriage. I am slightly kidding about the marriage part, although last night I found myself saying "shhhhh" to my husband numerous times during Dancing with the Stars. I am going to embarrass myself and tell you all the reality shows that I watch...

Kendra
Dancing with the Stars
American Idol
Tori & Dean
Real Housewives (New York, New Jersey, Orange County and Atlanta)
Giuliana & Bill
Keeping up with the Kardashians
Jersey Shore
Miami Social


I hope that is all. Isn't that sad? I am trying to give some up (of course they are not all airing now) but I just cannot decide what ones to part with. Until then, I will be flipping back and forth between American Idol and Dancing with the Stars tonight. And for those of you wondering, yes, we have dvr but it is recording 90210 and Melrose Place. I told you I needed help. I feel a little better about this, admitting you have a problem is the first step right?!

"Mama"

The sweetest word I have ever heard came out of Hudson's mouth today. As I literally had my face in his toilet cleaining he said, "mama, mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, mama." (Have no fear, he was 2 feet away from me (and in my clear view) playing on the floor in his room, not inhaling toxins in his bathroom.) I turned around and said, "Mama?" and he said, "mmmmmmmmm mama." I almost wet my pants I was so excited. I took my gloves off, washed my hands and went to squeeze him. He of course pushed my face away and reached down for his toys. Ohhhhh to be the mom of a boy.

I was so excited, I called Jonathan and he said, "Of course I am excited for you, but as soon as I get home I am going to make sure he says my name the most." What a sweet husband I have. Have no fear honey, all he has said the rest of the day is "Dada, dada,dada." But for a few seconds, I was able to enjoy the fact that after trying to get him to say "mama" for months, he finally did.

Bargain Thursday

When it comes to money, it is no secret that Jonathan and I have COMPLETELY different opinions. I tend to like to spend it and he likes to see it in the bank. I cannot complain, I have a wonderful husband who works his tail off so I can stay home with our little monkey.

I have begged and pleaded for new clothes. I finally lost all 48 pregnancy pounds, that deserves new clothes right? Well according to my husband who was in the room when I cleaned out my closet, I already have too many things. Ohhhhhhhh a girl can dream. Here are some cute, cheap, affordable things from Old Navy that I am twisting his arm over. All under $30. I have a feeling that unless magic money appears, he is going to win this battle.

Good morning, mommy!

I turned to come upstairs this morning (at 6:30 - way too early) with my big cup of coffee and these sweet faces were greeting me. What a great way to start the morning.

A day in the life....

The weather has been gorgeous (minus the pollen) and we have been taking full advantage of it. Every morning I take Bailey and Hudson on a jog. Hudson loves to "talk" to the birds, clap his hands, play with a toy, drink his juice and laugh when Bailey gets her leash tangled.



We made a new friend, Grace. She is 2 and usually at the park when we are coming back from our run. We stop and swing with her for a little while.

Jonathan bought a plastic pool (so classy) and we took our first dip yesterday. What fun! Hudson cried when I took him out. Bailey thought it was a huge water bowl.






We planted new plants this weekend and Hudson loves to water them at night and in the morning.


Hudson's new FAVORITE thing is to take Bailey out to go potty. He laughs as soon as she squats and claps and squeals when she comes running back inside.


He is exhausted by bedtime. Who knew being so active outside could take so much out of a little guy?

Easter bunny

Happy Easter! I hope you had a fantastic day. We had a great weekend full of family, food and kisses. Here are a few pictures of all the fun we had! Hudson loved sticking his tounge out at the Easter bunny!

Happy Easter

Wishing you a very happy Easter! I hope you remember what this holiday is really about.

Here is our sweet bunny in the same outfit his daddy wore 26 years ago.

Drool of the day

I found the bedside tables at target last night and fell in love. The only problem was my husband was with me and he had on his "no" face. If only I could figure out how to get them into my house......

Happy birthday Will!

Today is my precious, precious nephews's 4th birthday! I remember pacing the waiting room of the hospital and now he is 4!

We love you Will. You are the sweetest little man, best big cousin and have the biggest heart. We have loved watching you grow up and cannot wait to see the person you turn out to be. XOXO






(So sweet to Hudson)