Camp Hudson Takes it on the Road.

Camp Hudson spent last weekend in Laguna Beach....our first ever family vacay, or "staycay", rather.   Hudson is, however, a seasoned traveler at this point in life, having spent a weekend in Huntington Beach with Mommy & Daddy AND with a week-long trip to Texas under his belt, or uhm, bib.

Anywho, we lucked into fantastic weather and we all enjoyed the change of scenery.   Hudman and Mommy spent a lot of time in the hotel room, as to maintain his sleep schedule.

 But we ventured out to meet up with Daddy & Dalton at the beach and stroll throughout the town. 

Hudson seemed initially fascinated by the ocean.   (Yes, we LIVE at the beach, but he has only been once *gasp*.  Sand and spit up are a bad combo).  We were excited to see his reaction to the ocean.  However, after about half an hour of trying to figure it all out, the natural white noise had him zonked out on my chest.

 The next day, he was excited again and we even put his toes in.   Otherwise, he spent his time people-watching and charming the old ladies in resturants (like father, like son). 

His brother had a great weekend and enjoyed an excess of sand, sun, junk food and fun with Dad. 

As it was Baby Daddy's birthday weekend,  Mommy tried to balance the trip with some grownup fun (despite the fact we all existed in a collective 400 sq ft).  We managed to put Hudster to bed early the first night and enjoy the sunset, sushi and vino on the patio of our hotel room.    (and by that I mean guzzle wine and stab sushi rolls in the dark while whispering as to not wake the baby and responding to consistent intermittent interruptions from Dalton).  My, how things have changed.

Sleeping proved to be a challenge.  Someone was always stirring or snoring and waking someone else.   I'm really not sure how (or why) people choose to co-sleep with their children. (nor will I ever understand why anyone in their right mind would ever purchase one of those RV homes and purposely live within 75 sq feet of their family members, but I digress)   Somehow, the first night, Mommy, Daddy & Hudson all ended up in one bed while King Dalton sprawled out in his own.   

In retrospect, while fun, we won't be taking this circus act on the road again any time soon.  And when we do, "Nanny" Bebe will be on board. 

                                           *wink* Right, mom??

Since our return, Hudson has mastered sitting up!!   He still occasionally "face-plants" after several minutes so we make sure he is on a soft surface, but for the most part, he is a pro!   

And, MY FAVORITE thing he does, as of late, is hold onto Mommy & Daddy's faces.  As we hold him, he cups our face with his soft little hands and gives a look that turns a heart to mush. 

The End.

***Camp Hudson will TRY to post more regularly*****

5 MONTHS OLD!!

I simply cannot believe that yesterday was 5 months since my little 7 lb bundle of deliciousness came into the world!  Time flies when you're having fun (and existing in a sleep-deprived daze).  

Every day Hudson amazes us!  He is growing, changing and learning so rapidly!  He has the biggest smile (with dimples, to boot) and an awesome, hearty belly laugh.  At 5 months, his favorite things are his jumperoo, bathtime (loves to splash!), being outside, his hands, his feet,  a mirror (wonder where he got that?), anything he can fit in his mouth (including mommy's elbow), standing on a lap, peek-a-boo with Dalton, raspberries (like the pbbbbttttt kind, not the actual berry), his blankee (or any burp cloth he can hold and put in mouth), the boob, mommy singing "Old McHudson Had a Farm" and "5 Little Monkeys", and of course his Daddy and his Mommy. 

His least favorite things are tummy-time, his carseat, bedtime and not getting his way. 


As of today, he is an even 19 lbs (he's packin 'em on as quickly as I did prego).  His newest tricks are rolling from tummy to back (in a pure attempt to get out of tummy time) and sitting unassisted for 30-60 seconds!!!  


Since his (un)timely arrival, Hudson has taken everything I thought I knew about this world (including all things important and sacred--such as clean hair, high-heels, to-do lists and sanity) made me question and, in many cases, surrender, all of it.   However, in exchange, this little man has taught me some thing incredible everyday and ultimately shown me what life is really all about. 

The one constant seems to be something you've likely heard repeatedly, words often meant to comfort.  "This too shall pass".  However, in this instance, these words aren't comforting!  It is ALL PASSING TOO QUICKLY!   As soon as he learns a new trick or does something that makes us smile, he quickly "one ups himself".  Watching him absorb this world and accept it is facinating and I'm trying my best to soak it all up. 


So, not only are we not sleeping, we are also trying not to blink because we don't want to miss a second of this little muncher-rooroo!! 

I am vowing to make a solid effort to manage this page with pictures and regular updates.


Signing off,


Camp Hudson


**Must give him props, Hudman slept last night from 8:30pm - 6:30am.  And is on nap #4 as I type.  Unfortunately, as he has taught us, 'this too, shall pass'.