big boys

Since the weekend of Thanksgiving, Hudson has started sleeping full time in his twin sized bed. The first night was rough, but after that he has refused to set foot in his crib. He loves telling us about his bed, and seems to love the new freedom it has brought his night time routine. He'll hop out of bed once or twice to tell us he heard an airplane or wants his back rubbed, but otherwise he's been staying in all night (knock on wood) successfully!

He's also been telling us more and more when he needs to go potty, and successfully uses his little potty rather than the diaper! We weren't going to push the potty training with the new baby coming, but if he wants to potty train himself, we are fine with that! We talk about it and encourage it of course, but are not in a hurry to get there 100%.

Otherwise Hudson talks more than Andy and I combined now, and is always telling us about something or showing us something he sees, etc. He LOVES all the Christmas lights, pointing out the moon, narrating what his toys are doing as he plays with them, etc. He is truly amazing to be around, even when he is defiant. Though it's not fun, it's interesting to watch his perspective on time out, listening, when it's time to do things, etc. and how he reacts to things. There are tactics that work, and techniques i think he probably laughs at when we try to use them. We're always trying to figure out the best way to communicate with him, while still allowing him to experience and learn. What an adventure!

This week I got a bad cold, possibly the flu, and have been feeling horrible. I mean, horrible. I don't typically get sick like this, and having a big baby belly, a two year old, and trying to get the house ready as well as prep to be gone from work for 10 weeks has been a bit beyond challenging the last few days. I go to the doctor today to make sure everything is ok, but trust that it is. Hudson has helped me through by giving hugs and asking me if i'm ok when i have felt the worst - he's even given me a few little back rubs! The house is no fun when i'm down for the count - eveyrone else suffers, but the boys have done a good job of working together to eat dinner, take baths, and play while I have layed on the couch feeling miserable. YAY Andy and Hudson!