In the blink of an eye, 18 months has flown by. It's hard to believe my baby boy is becoming a toddler. Everyday he learns something new. I love to watch him explore and discover new things. He makes life more meaningful, more fun, and more joyous.
Having a toddler is challenging to say the least. Hudson knows what the word "no" means, however, he doesn't always obey it. Timeout is a joke, and spanking his hand only taught him how to hit. Parenting fail. So if you see me out and my child is pitching a good one, say a prayer for me. We are at our wits end with this discipline thing. Hudson is a good boy for the most part, but he is headstrong and stubborn. He knows exactly what he wants and he wants it right then. Poor child...he gets it honest. Someday these qualities will be his greatest assets...I hope.
Hudson still loves to be read to. His favorite books are "I Love You, Stinky Face", I Love You, Through and Through", and "Who's Hiding on the Farm". He has discovered trains and can say "Choo-Choo". When you ask him where something is, he will throw his hands up and say "I don't know!". I'm impressed everyday with his vocabulary. He has always been very expressive. He can identify his eyes, ears, nose, mouth, head, feet and belly. When you ask him where his belly is, he pulls up his shirt and slaps his belly. I think he learned that from his Daddy.
Hudson can be shy at first when meeting new people, but warms up very quickly. You never know how he will react. Sometimes he's shy, and at other times, he doesn't meet a stranger. He can give high-fives, and his Mama taught him how to give bones. I'm so proud!
Hudson pretty much eats whatever we eat. His favorite foods are french fries, macaroni and cheese, spaghetti, and fruit. He's not much of a meat eater just yet. We've tried chicken, but he usually spits it out. He's been drinking 2% milk, due to his high percentile in weight since he was 15 months old. However, that has done nothing to slow his weight gain. I told the doctor I was raising an Auburn tight end, and there was really nothing I could do about his weight. He's always been big. I mean, he was 9 pounds 1 ounce when he was born. He is also tall for his age, so that helps to balance out his weight. I have no idea where he gets this from. Neither Tucker or I are big people. No matter, I think my baby is perfect in every way!
Hudson's major accomplishments for 18 months include going to his first Auburn game and giving up the paci. I wasn't ready for him to wean from the paci, but his Daddy put his foot down. It was easier than I thought it was going to be, and I know if we had waited till later it only would have been harder. It was three rough nights, but after that, he went down without even a whimper. That boy makes everything seem so easy!
As I have said before, we love this sweet boy to the moon and back. Words can not describe my love for him. He makes my life better and gives it purpose. His laughter is infectious, and his sweet smile brightens everyday. I'm so blessed God chose me to be his Mama. Happy 18 month birthday, Hudson!
Stats:
Weight: 28 lbs 10 oz
Height: 32.5 inches
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