World Traveler

Dear sweet son of mine,

I am writing this from the bed of the Ritz Carlton in St. Thomas with you fast asleep in your bed next to me. Goodness I can't even describe the joy I felt today watching you see and experience things for the first time. You saw ducks and followed them around saying quack quack quack. You played on the beach and in the kiddie pool. You were in heaven and I was also just watching your little world get bigger and bigger as the day went on. I was starting to get anxiety about bringing you when the airplane rides were getting really long and you my little man were just not having it. But we arrived and it's amazing what a little breath of salt water air will do for your mama heart and soul. Your Daddy is here for an event with his Mastermind group. You should be so very proud of him; he is an amazing man. As I type,  he is mingling with multi-millionaires who have secrets to share about growing a real estate business. Daddy is an amazing real estate expert and we can't wait for you to learn all about what mommy and daddy do. He is here for an event but today we all hung out together and you played your little heart out. Mommy and daddy got sunburns and you got wore out. It was a great day. I think you approve of the resort because everyone loves you and you seem to be loving all it has to offer.

Easter 2016

Dear Hudson,

Today I find myself... well pretty exhausted. In-between you learning how to open every door in the house and stomping your food into the floor, I have managed to find a moment of quiet during nap time to reflect on your second Easter. You my sweet little man, are a strong willed little boy and while I am just wanting to take a nap today, I know that in 20 years- you will be an amazing man with a fun loving, persevering personality. Your grandmama and papa hosted your annual Easter Egg Hunt for you and it was lots of fun. You weren't too concerned with finding eggs, but you were enthralled with running around, playing and being all boy. You have also recently development an obsession with this little red character, Elmo. I'm not sure where from but he has over powered our home and papa bought you the sweetest Elmo for you to lug around, throw, eat; whatever your heart desires. Each day I feel as though you learn a new word. My proudest mom moment this week was when grandma gave you a lollypop and you gave her an unprompted "thank you" in the cutest little voice that I am trying to cherish everyone minute of. Papa and grandma also attempted to help you fly a kite while mom and dad went on their very first date since you were born! It was so great to eat dinner with two hands but a small part of me would rather be eating your leftover macaroni and cheese that was saved from being dumped on the floor.

You and Papa 3-26-16

Watching Elmo with Grandmama 3-26-16

Kite Flying 3-25-16

My strong willed little man is nothing short of amazing. I love seeing you grow and experience new things. God is already playing his part in the man you will become and he is constantly working within me to help Him with this plan. Everything I do each day is so much more than wiping your nose, telling you not to eat the dog food, and cleaning up spilled milk. I am so eager to see how this incredible little life of yours pans out.

I love you so much, Hudson!

"No love in mortality comes closer to approximating the pure love of Jesus Christ than the selfless love a devoted mother has for her child." -Jeffrey Holland