It's been a busy couple weeks with both Andy and I back to work full-time. We are trying to spend as much time as a family as we can, but it's been hard having opposite shifts and days off. And unfortunately we're going to be doing this until at least next March. I just bid for my new shift at work that starts in September and I will be working the same shift (10pm-8am) but my new days/nights off will be Weds/Thurs/Friday. So at least I will have Friday nights and most of Saturday off before I have to come in to work. And since Christmas Eve and Christmas are on Fri/Sat this year, I will get to spend Hudson's first Christmas with him! So I am very excited about that :)
Lets see...since the last post I had another birthday...the big 27! I feel so old..I can't believe I am already 27..how did this happen?! I got home from work that morning around 8:30, slept for about 4 hours, then got up to enjoy my day. I went and got a pedicure while Hudson was napping, then we headed to Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse where we met Sally, Alysha, Joy and Hayden for dinner. The food was delicious and I think both the boys enjoyed looking at all the decorations inside the restaurant and watching the chef cook for us. Andy and Hudson spoiled me for my birthday buying me a new point and shoot camera (so I don't always have to lug the huge one around!) and a new hair straightener.
Lets see...since the last post I had another birthday...the big 27! I feel so old..I can't believe I am already 27..how did this happen?! I got home from work that morning around 8:30, slept for about 4 hours, then got up to enjoy my day. I went and got a pedicure while Hudson was napping, then we headed to Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse where we met Sally, Alysha, Joy and Hayden for dinner. The food was delicious and I think both the boys enjoyed looking at all the decorations inside the restaurant and watching the chef cook for us. Andy and Hudson spoiled me for my birthday buying me a new point and shoot camera (so I don't always have to lug the huge one around!) and a new hair straightener.
Birthday dinner @ TokyoHudson is now 4 months old! We had his 4 month appointment on July 14th (the day before) where he was weighed/measured and also given 2 shots and 1 oral vaccine. He did great and only cried for a minute after the shots. The dr. said everything looks great and gave us the OK to start rice cereal and solids. We have decided to wait a little longer to try them though..maybe when he's closer to 5 months, unless he starts showing more readiness signs soon :) Here's Hudson's 4 month stats:
Weight: 14 lbs 3.5 oz (50th %)
Height/Length: 25 1/2 inches (75th %)
Head Circumference: 17 inches (90th %)
Hudson is becoming such a fun little guy. He is a VERY happy baby, he loves 'talking' to us, giggling/laughing and smiling :) We started putting him in his jumperoo which he is getting the hang of, he still loves batting at his toys in his bouncy chair/activity mat, he loves going on walks and checking out the scenery and his new favorite toy is "Sophie the giraffe" that I just bought him. It's a wonderful teething toy that fits in his little hands perfectly! 
Hudson with "Sophie"-his new favorite toyHudson is still working on rolling over. He did it twice when he was just over 3 months old (from tummy to back) but has yet to do it since then! Sometimes he rocks back and forth like he's going to do it, but never makes it all the way over! He has been rocking more on his back too, so maybe he will start rolling that direction soon!
We are still working on getting Hudson on a consistent nap schedule. It's been hard to do since each day is different with me working nights and Hudson being with Nancy or my mom watching him on my work days. We're hoping to break him of the habit of sleeping in his swing, which has proven difficult, as he generally doesn't nap very long in his crib. Hopefully this will change soon and we will have a good napper. Luckily his lack of good naps doesn't usually affect his mood, he stays pretty happy and content most days and has been sleeping pretty good at night, usually only waking up once, or not at all until 5 or 6 am.
Well, we don't have too much planned in the upcoming couple months except for a few weddings, but I'm sure Hudson will keep us plenty busy and we will find lots to do with the little guy! I will post pictures soon (although my computer has been having trouble uploading..so not sure when it will work!)
We had my mom and Dean, Nancy and Kenny and Joy and Hayden over for burgers, salad and lots of other goodies. We mostly just hung out and chatted. Since Hayden and Hudson had to get to bed everyone left before we watched any fireworks. Our neighborhood got pretty into fireworks this year though...it sounded like we were in a war zone! Somehow Hudson slept through it all :)
Wednesday marked my first night back to work. I spent most of the day an emotional wreck...crying off and on and trying to take naps so I could stay up all night. Once I got to work I felt a little better and it was actually not too bad getting back into the swing of things. The only rough part was trying to sleep when I got home at 8 a.m. I fell asleep just fine but after about 3 hours woke up...went back to sleep for another hour and just couldn't stay asleep. I was really missing my baby boy since I didn't get to see him when I got off in the morning. So I called Nancy and she said he was napping. I cleaned up a bit and ran to the store on my way to pick him up. I was so excited to see the little munchkin..even if he was asleep! He slept most of the afternoon but I was just happy to be able to hold him and kiss him :) I know it's going to be hard being back to work full time, but I also know how lucky I am to have such great child care for him and to get to see him as much as I will (even though it means a lack of sleep for me). I am just finishing up my 2nd night back and can't wait to hop in bed in about 3 more hours...I am exhausted after only getting 4 hours of sleep yesterday :-/!!
