Bad bad blogger

I know....I stink at this blogging stuff.  No excuses.  Hudson is so active now.  He's rolling everywhere.  I love it.  When I come home from work, he gets this big smile on his face!  We have been on rice cereal for about a month now.  It took some getting used to.  He likes it now, but it has to be the right consistency.  Think I have a picky eater.  He loves to be read to.  When I read him a book before bedtime, he kicks and coos.  I love storytime!!  Here are a few picks from the last month and Father's Day.  Enjoy!

Going bald

My sweet baby is losing all his hair.  He now has the Donald Trump comb over.  Hopefully, it will come back soon.  Before church this morning, I took some pictures  of his hair. He is usually a ham for the camera, but this morning he didn't feel like smiling.  Anyway, there is not much that you can do to make his bald spot better.  Oh well.  The Naile household has been busy here lately.  Of course, my work and Bryant starts seminary tomorrow.  He is so excited.  He has been studying for a few weeks now, preparing for the mini term in Greek.  I told him to get ready.....I know what it is like to be a student.  I am so excited to see where God is going to take this.  "Yes, Lord, walking in the way of your laws we wait for you.  Your name and renown are the desire of our hearts."  Isaiah 26:8  I love this verse.  Allowing God to shape and mold us for his glory.  Hudson is getting so big.  He has discovered his hands and sometimes just looks at them before sticking his middle two fingers in his mouth.  He doesn't want his paci now, just the fingers.  So cute.  He goes to Dr. Albert this upcoming Friday for his 4 month appt.  I hope that he does as well with his shots as he did last time.  I'll keep you updated.  Promise I'll do better with the blogging:) 

Working mom=no time to update!

Well, it has been a busy busy last few weeks!!  I started work and can honestly say that I love it!!  I miss my little man so much, but love the afternoons when I pick him up.  At first, I felt guilty about leaving Hudson.  I felt like a bad mom because I couldn't be there for him 24/7.  I do believe that work has made me a better mother because I don't take our time together for granted.  It's a total God thing that I love what I do or I would be miserable at work.  Now, for an update on Hudson.  He is now sleeping through the night...most of the time.  We put him down at 8:30 and he wakes up at 5 for daddy to feed him while I pump.  He has done this for the past week so I hope that it is a habit!!  He rolled over from his tummy to his back this past Wednesday while we were at our Life Group.  It was so fun because we were all watching him and then we just cheered!!  It was awesome that we got to experience that "First" with our Life Group, which we view as our extended family.  Hudson is also babbling up a storm. If you can get him to make eye contact with you, he'll just talk away!  This is such a sweet time and I love how his little personality is taking shape!  The pictures are from 3 weeks ago.  I love the naked ones!!

Easter Weekend and first shots....

This past Easter weekend was so much fun!!  It all started with dinner with Rob and Dacy Lee and little Dacy Caroline.  Of course, Dacy and I have already prearranged their marriage, so we loved having some pictures taken of them together.  I don't know what D.C. thought of Hudson:)  

This Easter, we went to my parents' the night before to grill out with the family.  Aunt Rachel and Uncle Kev came up from Bay Minette and couldn't believe how big Hudson has gotten!  Easter Sunday, we went to Bryant's parents'.  Hudson had fun and napped most of the time, but he woke up laughing with Nonna and Bradley's girlfriend, Hannah.  The adults all hunted Easter eggs and I admit I had fun!!  Haven't done that since I was like 7.  It was so much fun!  

Yesterday, Hudson had his 2 month check up.  He was 12 lbs. 5 oz. and 22 1/2 inches long.  That's 60% on weight and 25% on height.  So, right now he is short and fat.  I hope he continues to get longer!!!  Poor thing had 4 shots yesterday!  The nurse was super fast and he only cried right after for a few minutes.  Of course, I have been cuddling him all day and haven't gotten anything done around here.  I start my new job as a CRNA this upcoming Monday so I'm having trouble putting him down.  It makes me so so sad to leave him....but he will be in good hands with our neighbor, Kim.  God is good and I truly believe that I can be a vessel for Christ at work.  If anything, I do feel called for that and if that means leaving my baby....I'll embrace it.

Anniversaries and first colds

Bryant and I had our 5 year anniversary this past Friday.  My mom and dad came to keep Hud man and we went out!!  It was our first "real date" since Hudson has been born.  We went to Amore in Greystone.  It was delicious and I highly recommend it!!  We reflected on 5 wonderful years together and how having Hudson has made it that more special.  We truly find that we love him more everyday.......he should be drowning in love by the time that he is 18:)  The day before, Hudson had a little stuffy nose and a low grade fever.  Of course, I called the pediatrician and we went in to get things checked out.  I was thinking, "How could he have a cold?"  I have gotten him out more recently, but he is almost 2 months old.  Guilt set in....he's sick because I did something wrong.  Now, I know that is not true.  At the time, that was how I was feeling.  He's doing much better, but we are having to suction his little nose out.  He hates it, but takes it like a champ!  I'm so excited about Easter this weekend!  I can't wait to worship on Sunday and spend some time with family!!  Also, Hudson has the cutest outfit.....

Smiling and cooing

Hudson is growing so fast!!  This past Monday, my sister-in-law, Bekah, had her little girl.  Gracie Lynn is just beautiful and I'm amazed at how fast babies grow.  Just six weeks ago, Hudson was that size!!  He is smiling a lot now, especially when his little belly is full!!  He'll "talk" too when you talk back.  I'm happy about his sleep, also.  I'll put him down around 9 and he'll sleep until 3:00 am then up again at 6 or 7.  Hopefully, by the time I start work (3.5 weeks), he'll stretch out that 3 am feeding.  I'm already dreading leaving him.  I have full confidence in Kim (our neighbor who will be keeping him) but still it's going to be HARD!  I love our daily routine.  When I went to visit Dr. Ross for my post-partum, he asked what I thought about being a mom.  I said that it was hard at first, but I wouldn't trade it for anything.  Bryant and I are so thankful that God chose us to raise this little disciple!!  I've posted some pics of Gracie Lynn and a few randoms.  Also, if anybody could tell me how to write under the pictures, I'd be grateful.  I'd like to explain each one, but can't figure out how to do that:)  

One month old and this past week

Hudson was one month old yesterday!!!  Oh my goodness, the time flies!!  He is growing and doing great.  Bryant and I think that he is about 10 lbs according to Bryant holding him while weighing himself.  He had his first smile yesterday while I was feeding him.  He just looked up and gave me this incredible grin.  It definitely wasn't gas!!  I tried to get a picture of if but Hudson didn't want to smile for the camera:(.  I posted a pic where he just got through smiling.  Hudson also loves to nap on his stomach.  I bet if we let him sleep at night on his tummy he would sleep through the night:)  He's waking up at 2 am and 7 am.  I really can't complain because he is usually easy to get back to sleep.  On Wednesday, Hudson's girlfriend and future wife came into the world. ( yes....we have already prearranged his marriage:) Rob and Dacy Lee had their little girl Dacy Caroline on March 11.  She was 3 weeks early but she is healthy and beautiful.  We all went up to visit her and Hudson got some pics with her.  It was really cute.  We are all going to Bryant's parents' this weekend for Bekah's baby shower.  This will be our first overnight trip.  Yikes!  I'm a little nervous!  I'll keep you posted on how it goes!!