Update on the kids and some thoughts

I am not sooo good at this blog thing.  I always have great intentions and then the time slips away from me!  So, first things first.  Hudson is 4 months old!  WOW!  He weighed 14 lbs and 11 oz and 26 in long at his 4 month check up.  He is doing really great and such a sweet and happy boy!  We have brought wheat back into my diet and it doesn't seem to be bothering him!  Thank goodness, I have missed my bread!  He was a trooper with his shots and only cried for a quick second.  He was more mad at getting his leg wiped with a cold alcohol wipe than the actual shots!

 He had had enough!

 Hudson didn't get the memo that it was nap time with daddy =)

One of the most beautiful faces I have ever seen!

Being his mommy has brought some really challenging times...With dealing with these food allergies I have questioned myself sooo many times...formula or keep breastfeeding...scheudle or no schedule...(he has VERY sensitive skin) try a new baby wash or stick with the non smelling Aveno that I know works....try this food to see if it bothers him or not...is he crying just because he is having a bad day or is he crying because something I have eaten has bothered him...Sometimes I want to take the easy route and put him on formula....but I know in my heart that's not what is best for him...yes, it maybe easier for me...like last night, he woke up every 3 hours to eat and in those wwweeee hours of the night/morning is when I think in my head...we'd both be sleeping right now if he was on formula...(Now, please don't get me wrong... formula vs breastfeeding is a personal choice every mom/dad has to make and I don't want anyone thinking I think horrible of formula because I don't.)  But, I struggle with the thought that God gave me this milk and if I don't give it to Hudson I have wasted a very special gift...weird?  maybe, but that's how I feel...  I have questioned myself more as a mom in the last 4 months than I think I ever have....but, with the grace of God, we are still trucking along and I am just praying that I am doing His will for our lives!

Darbie is doing fantastic!  She made all A's on her report card this time and has fully made a transition here.  She is doing great in school and soccer season is in full swing!  She keeps us busy 4 days/nights a week but we wouldn't have it any other way!  I always feel bad when i don't have a lot of updates on her but it'sjust she's not a baby/toddler anymore learning new things and saying funny stuff.... We still love her just the same though =)

Here are Darbie and Brylee as Busch Gardens!  We got season tickets this summer and we are enjoying every minute of them!

Brylee oh Brylee... She keeps us super busy and I almost want to cry at the thought of her turning 3 in less than a month!  She is making friends here in VA and she keeps us on our toes daily.  She comes up with some of the funniest things ever!  Her new favorite phrases are "of course", "totally", "actually......"  She wakes up talking and talks herself to sleep.....but....I guess she gets it hoenstly.... Her daddy and I love to talk!  She loves her big sister and her little brother tremendously.  Just about every day when Darbie gets home from school she asks "Darbie, did you hab a good day?"  "what was your faborite ting?" LOL  she loves to talk to Hudson and his name is Hud Man.  She soothes him, talks to him, and sings to him daily.  She has her first dance recital coming up in June and we'll see how she does in it =)

Tim and I have finally found a church that we call HOME!  The City Life Church is such a wonderful place and we thank God that He placed us there!  The kids all love it!  It is a church where Tim and I can grow and learn, serve and be served!  We are super excited about the opportunities there!