On Thursday my sweet boy will turn one year old. I get so emotional just thinking about it. This boy has changed my life is so many ways. I had such a hard time coping with being a new mom after I had Hannah. Everything was just so hard for me. And she was a great baby. But I didn't feel like a great mom at times. I realize now that was just postpartum depression and Satan lying to me and making me feel unworthy. I'm not a failure. I'm a great mom to my kids and sometimes I mess up, but I'm learning and growing because that's what great moms do.
After I had Hudson life got busier but I grew softer. I have embraced motherhood very differently this time around. I soaked up every ounce of my baby boy and cherished every bit of his first year. I tried not to sweat the small things and let life happen. And for the most part I have succeeded. Hudson turning one is a reminder that I've made it. I survived my first year as a mother of two kids. It's wonderful. They are wonderful.
Speaking of wonderful, this past Saturday we celebrated Hudson's first birthday, Grinch Style. It was a little bit of a challenge trying to think of an idea for a party theme that would involve my house already being decorated for Christmas. It was actually Brandon's idea to do a Grinch themed party and I just ran with it. I think it turned out so cute. Everyone had such a great time. Here are some pics from the big day.
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| Grandpa & Hudson |
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| I made his cake the perfect shade of Grinch green |
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| The Birthday Boy (sweater from Target) |
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| Sister loved all of Brother's new toys |
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| Cake Time |
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| "Hmmm what is this stuff?" |
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| "I like it!" |
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| "Should I go for it?" |
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| "Yum!" |
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