All is right in the Lane household

It has been an interesting week in our house! Last weekend was Hudson's first overnight trip with Grandma Balme. Adam and I spent the night in Hilton Head and grandma was more than happy to watch him for the night and he was a perfect angel.

Monday Adam left for the week to head down to Orlando for work and my mom came to stay with me to help me out. Instead of taking him to Lydia's, my mom watched him at the house. She had a great time but needless to say, the poor guy was off his routine and just at a loss! He woke up several times each night and he has not done that in weeks and weeks. I also think he missed Adam. Babies are very perceptive! So I was very, very tired by the time Adam came home yesterday.

Each night when Hudson would wake up either hungry or fussy, I would lay awake after he fell back asleep and try to figure out what God's purpose was for challenging me like this while Adam was away. I came to realize how much I truly depend on Adam and how much he actually does to help out around the house. Our household is not complete without Adam there. So I made him promise not to leave during the week again any time soon!! And wouldn't you know, Hudson slept "like a baby" last night. All was right for Hudson again and I finally felt at ease.

Hudson is growing so quickly. He smiles all the time, he laughs (although I have YET to hear it!) and he has started grabbing and playing with some toys. I have a toy strapped across the arms of his car seat and yesterday on our way home, he reached out and started playing with the froggy. He had this look on his face like: What is this thing and how can I use it to my advantage? It was too cute and I was so proud of him! He has almost rolled over a few times but not quite yet. He is holding up his head very well too. We go to the doctor next Thursday so I'm taking bets on how much he will weigh! I think in the 16 pound range. He was 12 lbs 8.5 ounces last month.

Being a mother is a very rewarding and scary experience all at once and I fall more and more in love with my little man every day.