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Uncategorized | July 22, 2014

These are the days….

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These are the days that I don’t want to ever forget. If I could bottle up Hudson right now I would. Freeze time. Keep him just like this. 

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Because although the days are long, the years are short.
 photo DSC_0958.jpgWasn’t it just yesterday that he looked like this? Now he’s a big boy that can wash his hands, brush his teeth, and help feed the dog. I just can’t get over it. 
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I’m trying my best to live in the moment, and cherish each little minute with my boy. It’s hard…especially when there are meltdowns and late nights and tears of frustration. But all of that is minimal to the joy of being with him every day. 

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The hugs, the “Mama and Hudsey!” that he shouts when he sees the two of us in a picture or in the mirror. These are the memories I will hold in my heart forever. Motherhood has changed me for the better…and for that I am so thankful.

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I never knew my heart could love this much. I love you sweet boy!


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Comments

  1. lori says

    July 22, 2014 at 1:09 pm

    i could not love this post more. i was just thinking the same thing as i got my baby out bed this morning and he hugged my neck SO tight and kicked his legs. being a mom is the best! enjoy your sweet boy.

  2. bev says

    July 22, 2014 at 1:16 pm

    Very sweet post and I know exactly how you feel. You are blessed to have a wonderful little boy in your life.

  3. Amanda {Kids and Cabernet} says

    July 22, 2014 at 1:30 pm

    My thoughts exactly. Beautiful post!

  4. Colleen Sullivan says

    July 22, 2014 at 1:41 pm

    Could not agree more! xoxo

  5. hello erin says

    July 22, 2014 at 1:44 pm

    I feel ya! Two is my FAVORITE age! I dread the day these kids are "too cool" for us!

  6. Erin LFF says

    July 22, 2014 at 1:50 pm

    Such a sweet post 🙂 You are an inspiring momma, fyi!!

  7. Courtney @ Shiraz In My Sippy Cup says

    July 22, 2014 at 2:23 pm

    Yep! I try to enjoy it now because I know one day the hugs and snuggle time will be less, the 'tude will be more, and M will be grown and gone from our home. It's fleeting! Enjoy your handsome guy!

  8. Shayna @ The Fancy Yancey says

    July 22, 2014 at 4:04 pm

    Aww this is so sweet!! Made me tear up a little!!

  9. Zoe {The Latina Lens} says

    July 22, 2014 at 4:16 pm

    And now I am crying!

  10. Morgan says

    July 22, 2014 at 5:37 pm

    Love this post! My daughter is 20 months…isn't this a super fun age?

  11. Courtney says

    July 22, 2014 at 6:21 pm

    Motherhood has changed me for the better too. Love this post.

  12. Emily says

    July 22, 2014 at 8:04 pm

    Love this post so much! I feel the same way about Lilly! It's amazing how much love you can have for your child, or children in general!

  13. Courtney [Sweet Turtle Soup] says

    July 23, 2014 at 3:41 am

    Hudsey! that is the cutest!

  14. Angie says

    July 23, 2014 at 4:07 am

    Time passes too quickly 🙁

  15. Ashley @ Life on the Parsons Farm says

    July 23, 2014 at 5:01 am

    Days are long years are short has never been truer! Love all you Hudson posts!! Would love for you to guest post for my "Toddler Tuesday" series!!

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  16. Valerie - Bubbles and Gold says

    July 23, 2014 at 6:12 pm

    So sweet! If they invented a way to freeze time for just a little while, I would be all over that!

  17. Jenny says

    July 26, 2014 at 6:05 pm

    Those photos and location just totally rock! What sweet memories and a sweet little post!

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