Reminiscing

This past Thursday was Hudson's 3rd birthday. He got to take cupcakes to school this past Friday and he helped put the sprinkles on.
I can't believe it has been 3 years already. Hudson is such a delight and raising him has taught me about myself and God's love for His children.

Hudson William was born on Easter morning 2005. I was surrounded by my family and Ben's. The day that I went into labor my dad, mom and sister went to the Plaza (in Kansas City) and walked around hoping that I would go into labor. Ben also made me eat tons of salsa which also helped. :) That night Ben, my dad and sister watched the college basketball games and my mom and I prepared for Hudson. At around 7:00pm the contractions started. They were pretty irregular and after each contraction I would make sure that everyone knew since they were glued to the March Madness basketball games. :) My mom and I were putting together a star table for Hudson's room and in between commercials my dad would help. It was such a special time to be surrounded by my family as we prepared for Hudson's big moment. After 45 minutes, the contractions were coming every 2 minutes and I called the doctor. We got to the hospital at 10:00pm and by 11:30 I got the epidural. I was so glad that I got the medicine, because I was able to enjoy everyone who was camping out waiting for the first grandchild. My dad was hanging out in the room with us when I told Ben that I could feel Hudson coming. My dad said, "Well, that is my cue to leave" :) ! Ben got the nurse and she couldn't believe it, but I was already crowning. They had to go wake the doctor up, because he had been on call all night. A little after 2:00am my precious baby boy was born. I am so thankful for him and I look forward to seeing what the Lord is going to do in his life.