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Monday, November 21, 2011
Takin' names!!
I haven't "announced" it via this blog yet, but I have announced it locally and on facebook....
My eggo is preggo!
It came as a surprise, but a beautiful blessing that we know is God's perfect timing. (I'd always said that if God wanted me to have another baby, I'd probably have to 'get pregnant on the pill' because we would never pinpoint the "right time"....I was right!)
I found out very early - barely 5 weeks. I purchased a test at Super S (our hometown grocery store, yeehaw), and found myself laughing as I picked out the only test they had: Western Family brand. For some reason it struck me as so funny.
I hadn't told anyone...Amber (my bestie) knew that I was suspecting, but thought it was just body changes due to my diet and weight loss (I was in rehearsals for "Little Shop" and trying to drop the lbs before opening night!). Jared knew that I was someone wondering, but again, thought it was due to stress, busy schedule and diet changes. After about 5 days of wondering, I trekked to Super S while the boys were at a friends house. I was cracking up when I left (thanks to the Western Family brand) so I texted Amber...she was cracking up and asked if I went barefoot, too? Anyhoo - it was funny.
I got to my house and was super nervous to take it! But, had to bite the bullet because I knew I wanted to do it while I was home alone (privacy in the bathroom disappeared when Hudson started walking at 10 months). I headed to the bathroom.
And ooooh, was it ever positive. The instructions said it could take up to three minutes for the test to process if it was positive.
My test was processed before I got it to the counter.
And it was a big, fat, PLUS sign. There was no question AT. ALL.
To say I was shocked would be an understatement. While I had suspected, I still was very surprised. I came out of the bathroom, sat on the couch, and send a text (I know, I know, I know) to Jared that read: "Drink up, we're having a baby!"
He said he already knew.
Shortly after I let Amber, my mom and my sister know the big news. We decided that that would be it for a while, since it was so early. I called my doctor and asked them if they would please do a blood test to confirm, since I was on the pill. I went in a few days later. My blood test results came back with very high numbers. So high, in fact, that they wanted to see me for an ultrasound to make sure that everything was okay and to confirm the due date. At this point, I still hadn't told anyone else. My appointment was scheduled for a Tuesday afternoon. On the preceding Monday, I started having some bleeding. It was not light, but also not heavy. I called the dr. and notified them - and, of course, they said to take it easy and they would see me tomorrow. I canceled my classes for the afternoon and took it easy for the rest of the day/night. I did tell the usual suspects, and just waited. I was nervous, so I asked Amber to go with me. I was a bundle of nerves all morning, wondering what the ultrasound was going to show - or not show.
On my way to meet Amber, I had the radio turned to Spirit 105.9 (our Christian station). When I was pregnant with Hudson I sang a certain song every day - "Word of God Speak". I hadn't sung that song, or even heard it in a while (I lost my Kristin Chenowith CD)...anyway...I was praying as I was driving to Amber's - that God just lay His hand on the baby - that no matter what happened, that I would have peace and know that it was His will and we would be fine. As I was praying, "Word of God Speak" started playing.
And I started crying.
I pulled myself together and knew that no matter what the outcome was, I would be okay.
Amber and I got to the doctor, and luckily, they wasted no time and got the ultrasound started. We immediately saw the little bean. And then, we even heard a heartbeat. It was amazing. I was still in shock, but also so happy...and now nervous. We had a baby growing...but still several weeks to go before I felt like we were "safe". I was not ready to embrace it. Because I was scared.
In the past year, too many people I know have experienced a loss of child. In fact, it was one of the reasons that I got back on the pill. Because I was not ready, and not brave enough, to deal with it. I wanted to protect myself, and count my blessings (I have a beautiful, healthy boy already - I am too blessed!!), and not "take a chance"...Because I was scared.
I was still not ready to share with anyone else. I was in rehearsals for the show - and needed to focus on life and the show. I needed to try to not worry. Let go and let God, right?
I went back to the doctor a couple of weeks later, to make sure all was still okay after the bleeding, and I got to see the Little One again. This time we could make out arms and legs. Hudson was there and got to see and it was pretty awesome. I was still scared, but realized that I couldn't be scared forever. If something was going to happen to my baby, it was going to happen. It could happen at 8 weeks, 11 weeks, 22 weeks, or even 37 weeks. I couldn't be afraid forever. I needed to celebrate this child.
We officially announced it to Jared's family and our friends at Hudson's 5th birthday party. It was a great day, very exciting, and I went off to do my 3rd show of the weekend...I loved playing Audrey 8 weeks pregnant. I can't wait to share that detail....that 'we' got fed to a plant 10 times...with this little one!
I had another check up 4 weeks later - and got to see the Little One again (I'm soo blessed!). This time, it was incredible. Dr. Rush switched the machine over to 3D and I was able to see the baby's arms, legs, and little face. I could see fingers, and feet - arms and legs. It was amazing. We had our 1st Trimester screen a couple of days later, and are thrilled that everything measured, looked, and tested totally normal. Our Little One is growing and healthy.
My official due date is May 23, 2012, but I have measured a week ahead (6 days) at each appointment, and will have a scheduled C-Section a week ahead, so sometime around the 15th of May, we'll have the newest little Hunter in our midst. Hudson is SUPER excited...he pretty much wants a brother, but we've talked about it and he would be okay with a sister too. In fact, when I asked him what he thought about it all - his initial reaction was that he would like it....as long as it was cute. :) Silly bear.
Anyway - this is a LONG post, but I haven't journaled any of this yet, and I wanted to. Maybe that was part of my being scared? I am now 14 weeks and really starting to feel this pregnancy. I can't wait to start showing and really FEEL/LOOK pregnant (right now I just feel flab-tastic)...I had some yucky feeling weeks in there, but overall, can't complain. I am blessed and my son and husband are both being amazing.
Of course now is the hard part: Choosing a name.
So that is where YOU come in....I'm takin' names. Suggestions, that is. Please comment and post your top three boy and girl names! Our "official" gender u/s isn't until January 5th, but we're going to sneak in and get an extra at one of those places before Christmas. As with Hudson, I want to try to choose the name the minute we find out! So...give me your suggestions! I'd love to hear!
My eggo is preggo!
It came as a surprise, but a beautiful blessing that we know is God's perfect timing. (I'd always said that if God wanted me to have another baby, I'd probably have to 'get pregnant on the pill' because we would never pinpoint the "right time"....I was right!)
I found out very early - barely 5 weeks. I purchased a test at Super S (our hometown grocery store, yeehaw), and found myself laughing as I picked out the only test they had: Western Family brand. For some reason it struck me as so funny.
I hadn't told anyone...Amber (my bestie) knew that I was suspecting, but thought it was just body changes due to my diet and weight loss (I was in rehearsals for "Little Shop" and trying to drop the lbs before opening night!). Jared knew that I was someone wondering, but again, thought it was due to stress, busy schedule and diet changes. After about 5 days of wondering, I trekked to Super S while the boys were at a friends house. I was cracking up when I left (thanks to the Western Family brand) so I texted Amber...she was cracking up and asked if I went barefoot, too? Anyhoo - it was funny.
I got to my house and was super nervous to take it! But, had to bite the bullet because I knew I wanted to do it while I was home alone (privacy in the bathroom disappeared when Hudson started walking at 10 months). I headed to the bathroom.
And ooooh, was it ever positive. The instructions said it could take up to three minutes for the test to process if it was positive.
My test was processed before I got it to the counter.
And it was a big, fat, PLUS sign. There was no question AT. ALL.
To say I was shocked would be an understatement. While I had suspected, I still was very surprised. I came out of the bathroom, sat on the couch, and send a text (I know, I know, I know) to Jared that read: "Drink up, we're having a baby!"
He said he already knew.
Shortly after I let Amber, my mom and my sister know the big news. We decided that that would be it for a while, since it was so early. I called my doctor and asked them if they would please do a blood test to confirm, since I was on the pill. I went in a few days later. My blood test results came back with very high numbers. So high, in fact, that they wanted to see me for an ultrasound to make sure that everything was okay and to confirm the due date. At this point, I still hadn't told anyone else. My appointment was scheduled for a Tuesday afternoon. On the preceding Monday, I started having some bleeding. It was not light, but also not heavy. I called the dr. and notified them - and, of course, they said to take it easy and they would see me tomorrow. I canceled my classes for the afternoon and took it easy for the rest of the day/night. I did tell the usual suspects, and just waited. I was nervous, so I asked Amber to go with me. I was a bundle of nerves all morning, wondering what the ultrasound was going to show - or not show.
On my way to meet Amber, I had the radio turned to Spirit 105.9 (our Christian station). When I was pregnant with Hudson I sang a certain song every day - "Word of God Speak". I hadn't sung that song, or even heard it in a while (I lost my Kristin Chenowith CD)...anyway...I was praying as I was driving to Amber's - that God just lay His hand on the baby - that no matter what happened, that I would have peace and know that it was His will and we would be fine. As I was praying, "Word of God Speak" started playing.
And I started crying.
I pulled myself together and knew that no matter what the outcome was, I would be okay.
Amber and I got to the doctor, and luckily, they wasted no time and got the ultrasound started. We immediately saw the little bean. And then, we even heard a heartbeat. It was amazing. I was still in shock, but also so happy...and now nervous. We had a baby growing...but still several weeks to go before I felt like we were "safe". I was not ready to embrace it. Because I was scared.
In the past year, too many people I know have experienced a loss of child. In fact, it was one of the reasons that I got back on the pill. Because I was not ready, and not brave enough, to deal with it. I wanted to protect myself, and count my blessings (I have a beautiful, healthy boy already - I am too blessed!!), and not "take a chance"...Because I was scared.
I was still not ready to share with anyone else. I was in rehearsals for the show - and needed to focus on life and the show. I needed to try to not worry. Let go and let God, right?
I went back to the doctor a couple of weeks later, to make sure all was still okay after the bleeding, and I got to see the Little One again. This time we could make out arms and legs. Hudson was there and got to see and it was pretty awesome. I was still scared, but realized that I couldn't be scared forever. If something was going to happen to my baby, it was going to happen. It could happen at 8 weeks, 11 weeks, 22 weeks, or even 37 weeks. I couldn't be afraid forever. I needed to celebrate this child.
We officially announced it to Jared's family and our friends at Hudson's 5th birthday party. It was a great day, very exciting, and I went off to do my 3rd show of the weekend...I loved playing Audrey 8 weeks pregnant. I can't wait to share that detail....that 'we' got fed to a plant 10 times...with this little one!
I had another check up 4 weeks later - and got to see the Little One again (I'm soo blessed!). This time, it was incredible. Dr. Rush switched the machine over to 3D and I was able to see the baby's arms, legs, and little face. I could see fingers, and feet - arms and legs. It was amazing. We had our 1st Trimester screen a couple of days later, and are thrilled that everything measured, looked, and tested totally normal. Our Little One is growing and healthy.
My official due date is May 23, 2012, but I have measured a week ahead (6 days) at each appointment, and will have a scheduled C-Section a week ahead, so sometime around the 15th of May, we'll have the newest little Hunter in our midst. Hudson is SUPER excited...he pretty much wants a brother, but we've talked about it and he would be okay with a sister too. In fact, when I asked him what he thought about it all - his initial reaction was that he would like it....as long as it was cute. :) Silly bear.
Anyway - this is a LONG post, but I haven't journaled any of this yet, and I wanted to. Maybe that was part of my being scared? I am now 14 weeks and really starting to feel this pregnancy. I can't wait to start showing and really FEEL/LOOK pregnant (right now I just feel flab-tastic)...I had some yucky feeling weeks in there, but overall, can't complain. I am blessed and my son and husband are both being amazing.
Of course now is the hard part: Choosing a name.
So that is where YOU come in....I'm takin' names. Suggestions, that is. Please comment and post your top three boy and girl names! Our "official" gender u/s isn't until January 5th, but we're going to sneak in and get an extra at one of those places before Christmas. As with Hudson, I want to try to choose the name the minute we find out! So...give me your suggestions! I'd love to hear!
Friday, November 18, 2011
A Thanksgiving Interview
(Please accept my apologies for doing the past blog posts in interview form. Hudson is just full of clever ideas and quips, and I want to remember them!)
How do you cook a turkey?
Put it in the oven for 50 seconds. The red light must be on so that means the oven is hot.
Where do you get the turkey?
We get the turkey at the store. It costs $50.
What do you do after the turkey is finished cooking?
Then when it’s done, you take it out of the over and Puh-poo! It’s a turkey! We get a knife and a fork and cut it in to a little piece and stick the fork into the turkey and then put it in our mouth.
What else would you like to have with your turkey?
Bacon.
What would you like to have for dessert?
Let’s get safe lollipops for me and my friends too.
What are you thankful for this year?
God. Uhh, And I have to go poop.
And there you have it. I love my kid.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Interview with a 5 Year Old
1. What is your happiest memory?
That I was so cute when I was little.
2. Why do you like being a kid?
Because I just like having fun with that (being a kid.)
3. One word to describe you would be AWESOME.
4. What advice would you give your parents?
I love you guys, you're the best
5. If you could be any animal, which one would you be and why?
An inchworm. Because inchworms are super cool because they can slide around without using legs.
6. What do you like to do for fun?
Laughing at Daddy. Because Dad's jokes are so funny.
7. Tell about a funny time in your life.
When dad made me laugh.
8. What is your favorite thing to do? Why?
I love playing with my toys because they are so fun because my dad (huh?!) bought them.
9. What is your favorite thing to do with your friends?
I love playing with them.
10. Who are your friends?
Gage, Harper, Miss Amber, Calvin, Mason, Zach
11. What was the nicest thing you did for someone?
I gave my friend a present, not for their birthday.
12. What do you think you will be doing 10 years from now?
Sleeping in my own bed.
13. What is your favorite thing to do in the summer?
I play with mom.
14. What would be the ideal allowance? Tell me how you would use it.
One thousand million dollars. I would get a big humongous lego set.
15. What do you think makes a person good-looking?
If they're looking nice, because they have to wear nice clothes and match. Sometimes when people want to look cool they can rock out or chew gum.
16. Name two things we should do as a family on the weekend.
We should play with my cars and do everything I like on the weekends.
17. What is the grossest thing you can think of?
The smell of my poop. (hysterical laughter ensues!)
18. What is your favorite color?
Red
19. What is your favorite food?
Pancakes
20. What is your favorite TV Show?
Phineas & Ferb
21. What is your favorite song?
Another One Bites the Dust
22. What do you want to be when you grow up?
An astronaut, actually a storm trooper. Actually a ninja.
Is there anything else you want to share with me? How do you feel about being 5?
It's so cool because I am going to be as old as Elijah! And I get to chew gum. Am I done now?
That I was so cute when I was little.
2. Why do you like being a kid?
Because I just like having fun with that (being a kid.)
3. One word to describe you would be AWESOME.
4. What advice would you give your parents?
I love you guys, you're the best
5. If you could be any animal, which one would you be and why?
An inchworm. Because inchworms are super cool because they can slide around without using legs.
6. What do you like to do for fun?
Laughing at Daddy. Because Dad's jokes are so funny.
7. Tell about a funny time in your life.
When dad made me laugh.
8. What is your favorite thing to do? Why?
I love playing with my toys because they are so fun because my dad (huh?!) bought them.
9. What is your favorite thing to do with your friends?
I love playing with them.
10. Who are your friends?
Gage, Harper, Miss Amber, Calvin, Mason, Zach
11. What was the nicest thing you did for someone?
I gave my friend a present, not for their birthday.
12. What do you think you will be doing 10 years from now?
Sleeping in my own bed.
13. What is your favorite thing to do in the summer?
I play with mom.
14. What would be the ideal allowance? Tell me how you would use it.
One thousand million dollars. I would get a big humongous lego set.
15. What do you think makes a person good-looking?
If they're looking nice, because they have to wear nice clothes and match. Sometimes when people want to look cool they can rock out or chew gum.
16. Name two things we should do as a family on the weekend.
We should play with my cars and do everything I like on the weekends.
17. What is the grossest thing you can think of?
The smell of my poop. (hysterical laughter ensues!)
18. What is your favorite color?
Red
19. What is your favorite food?
Pancakes
20. What is your favorite TV Show?
Phineas & Ferb
21. What is your favorite song?
Another One Bites the Dust
22. What do you want to be when you grow up?
An astronaut, actually a storm trooper. Actually a ninja.
Is there anything else you want to share with me? How do you feel about being 5?
It's so cool because I am going to be as old as Elijah! And I get to chew gum. Am I done now?
Monday, July 11, 2011
Musings from Hudson
I know it's been ages since I posted - I am going to try to get better because, boy, do I have a lot to share!
In the meantime - a couple of cute things Hudson has going on.....
* Hudson has a friend who lives in his closet. The first time he mentioned him to me I was worried that it was going to be bad for our new routing of him sleeping in his own room as this was our original conversation:
Hudson: Mom - did you know that my closet was haunted and that there is someone who lives in there?
Mommy: No, I did not know that - can you tell me about that person?
Hudson: He is very cool and when I go into my closet he takes me to a carnival and we play games and do you know what the prizes are?
Mommy: What!?
Hudson: Millions of gummies!
I was, obviously, very relieved to know that his new friend in his haunted closet was a positive thing and not something to be afraid of. Then today, when he woke up from nap I heard him playing with a little toy phone (you know the old-school Fisher Price one that babies pull around? He never played with it as a baby, but evidently now it has a use.) I went in to his room and this was our conversation:
Mommy: Hey love bug, did you have a nice nap?
Hudson: Yep.
Mommy: Who are you calling?
Hudson: Mom - do you see this seven (pointing to the number on the phone)? This is the number that I use to call my friend in the closet. I just have to dial seven.
Mommy: That's easy to remember. What is your friend's name?
Hudson: Well, I don't really know....(thinking)...I think since he does magic all of the time, his name is Magic Man.
Mommy: That sounds like a pretty good name - what does he look like?
Hudson: Well...
Mommy: What color hair does he have?
Hudson: It's sort of like mine, but it's down (motioning long and straight) like PawPi's.
Mommy: Oh - so it's long and straight but your color?
Hudson: Yes! Do you want to hear about how I get to his house?
Mommy: Yes~ wait a minute, can I video you while you tell me about it?
Hudson: No.
Mommy: Okay - tell me about it.
Hudson: I go in my closet and we take an elevator. The elevator has to go up and up. We go up to his house and he has lots of toys and (picture Hudson's face super animated and big eyes) MONSTER TRUCKS.
Mommy: Wow - that is super cool - you like Monster Trucks.
Hudson: He has Gravedigger and Crusher and Lightening and Mater Monster Trucks that are the BIG ones, not the little ones.
Mommy: Cool - what does his house look like?
Hudson: It's big like a monster truck.
Mommy: That sounds really neat. Maybe later you would like to draw a picture of his house, or of him, and we can hang it on your closet door. I will help you spell Magic Man so he knows that it's for him.
Hudson: Okay. Can I have my water cup, please. I am dehydrating.
And this, my friends, is why I am prematurely getting gray hair.
Thanks.
In the meantime - a couple of cute things Hudson has going on.....
* Hudson has a friend who lives in his closet. The first time he mentioned him to me I was worried that it was going to be bad for our new routing of him sleeping in his own room as this was our original conversation:
Hudson: Mom - did you know that my closet was haunted and that there is someone who lives in there?
Mommy: No, I did not know that - can you tell me about that person?
Hudson: He is very cool and when I go into my closet he takes me to a carnival and we play games and do you know what the prizes are?
Mommy: What!?
Hudson: Millions of gummies!
I was, obviously, very relieved to know that his new friend in his haunted closet was a positive thing and not something to be afraid of. Then today, when he woke up from nap I heard him playing with a little toy phone (you know the old-school Fisher Price one that babies pull around? He never played with it as a baby, but evidently now it has a use.) I went in to his room and this was our conversation:
Mommy: Hey love bug, did you have a nice nap?
Hudson: Yep.
Mommy: Who are you calling?
Hudson: Mom - do you see this seven (pointing to the number on the phone)? This is the number that I use to call my friend in the closet. I just have to dial seven.
Mommy: That's easy to remember. What is your friend's name?
Hudson: Well, I don't really know....(thinking)...I think since he does magic all of the time, his name is Magic Man.
Mommy: That sounds like a pretty good name - what does he look like?
Hudson: Well...
Mommy: What color hair does he have?
Hudson: It's sort of like mine, but it's down (motioning long and straight) like PawPi's.
Mommy: Oh - so it's long and straight but your color?
Hudson: Yes! Do you want to hear about how I get to his house?
Mommy: Yes~ wait a minute, can I video you while you tell me about it?
Hudson: No.
Mommy: Okay - tell me about it.
Hudson: I go in my closet and we take an elevator. The elevator has to go up and up. We go up to his house and he has lots of toys and (picture Hudson's face super animated and big eyes) MONSTER TRUCKS.
Mommy: Wow - that is super cool - you like Monster Trucks.
Hudson: He has Gravedigger and Crusher and Lightening and Mater Monster Trucks that are the BIG ones, not the little ones.
Mommy: Cool - what does his house look like?
Hudson: It's big like a monster truck.
Mommy: That sounds really neat. Maybe later you would like to draw a picture of his house, or of him, and we can hang it on your closet door. I will help you spell Magic Man so he knows that it's for him.
Hudson: Okay. Can I have my water cup, please. I am dehydrating.
And this, my friends, is why I am prematurely getting gray hair.
Thanks.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
H2's School of Cool
So, you may or may not know, but I have started Hudson on a Kindergarten homeschooling program. He has begun reading and spelling words, and in some areas seems quite ahead of his classmates in the 3 year old class at school.
Since he has over a year before he is "legally" allowed to being Kindergarten in Texas, I decided to order the curriculum that I taught last year and gradually introduce him to homeschooling.
As many of you know, I have always been very AGAINST homeschooling. It is not my thing. I NEVER thought it would be something that was a fit for my family....and, to be honest, I'm still not sure.
That being said, my child has expressed an early interest in some areas of academics and I feel like I need to have opportunities available for him at home, in addition to his school time. He is still in the "correct" age group/classroom at school. When I did assessments, he did better than some of my students! he is READY for Kinder level work, so it just seemed natural that I would give him the chance at home....especially since I have yet to get that winning lotto ticket so private school is out of reach!
Anyway - I ordered some books and have started a separate blog to keep track of our homeschooling. I am trying to keep up with it, but between my musical theatre classes, Pre-K teaching job and director duties, plus my family and home to maintain, we are not as adamant about schooling as I'd like. Since he's not even 4 1/2 yet, I'm not too worried....we just work at our own pace and we'll see how it goes.
Keep me posted on your own homeschooling or home-supplementing adventures! This is a whole new world to us and I'm excited to see what works for us, and what doesn't! Because, after all, isn't that what homeschooling is all about? The adventure?
Since he has over a year before he is "legally" allowed to being Kindergarten in Texas, I decided to order the curriculum that I taught last year and gradually introduce him to homeschooling.
As many of you know, I have always been very AGAINST homeschooling. It is not my thing. I NEVER thought it would be something that was a fit for my family....and, to be honest, I'm still not sure.
That being said, my child has expressed an early interest in some areas of academics and I feel like I need to have opportunities available for him at home, in addition to his school time. He is still in the "correct" age group/classroom at school. When I did assessments, he did better than some of my students! he is READY for Kinder level work, so it just seemed natural that I would give him the chance at home....especially since I have yet to get that winning lotto ticket so private school is out of reach!
Anyway - I ordered some books and have started a separate blog to keep track of our homeschooling. I am trying to keep up with it, but between my musical theatre classes, Pre-K teaching job and director duties, plus my family and home to maintain, we are not as adamant about schooling as I'd like. Since he's not even 4 1/2 yet, I'm not too worried....we just work at our own pace and we'll see how it goes.
Keep me posted on your own homeschooling or home-supplementing adventures! This is a whole new world to us and I'm excited to see what works for us, and what doesn't! Because, after all, isn't that what homeschooling is all about? The adventure?
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Something that brightened our day...
So evidently 5 years ago, this was popular time for babies to be born!
Hudson has A LOT of friends celebrating birthdays this week and in the next couple of weeks....
Fun, right??
Wrong.
For an allergy-kid, birthdays mean a lot of "is that safe?", "can I eat that?", "can I sit next to my friend the birthday boy?".
9 times out of 10, the answer is no, no, and no. To the above questions.
We have been SOO lucky this year to have some awesome friends in Hudson's class at school who have gone above and beyond to make sure that Hudson was included in the special occasions.
I blogged during November about sweet V's mom, who made adorable turkey treats and used safe ingredients to make one for H2. Even labeled it "H2" so he would know which was his.
This week, our friend, Wyatt, celebrated his 5th birthday. His great parents made sure to by the cupcake and frosting mix that we use. His dad even noticed (in the nick of time!) that the sprinkes might be cross contaminated, so they kept one w/o sprinkles and packaged it separately from the rest. His mom said she was so surprised that sprinkes were a problem! I laughed and just said that she would be surprised at how many foods are seeminly safe, but could be dangerous. Hudson was SO excited that they were safe for him and didn't stop talking about it!
Anyway - these gestures are SO SO SO kind and mean the world to me. So, I don't know if she reads my blog, but Dana - THANK YOU! You rock for making my kid feel safe and included at a moment when he usually has to sit at the other table.
Hudson has A LOT of friends celebrating birthdays this week and in the next couple of weeks....
Fun, right??
Wrong.
For an allergy-kid, birthdays mean a lot of "is that safe?", "can I eat that?", "can I sit next to my friend the birthday boy?".
9 times out of 10, the answer is no, no, and no. To the above questions.
We have been SOO lucky this year to have some awesome friends in Hudson's class at school who have gone above and beyond to make sure that Hudson was included in the special occasions.
I blogged during November about sweet V's mom, who made adorable turkey treats and used safe ingredients to make one for H2. Even labeled it "H2" so he would know which was his.
This week, our friend, Wyatt, celebrated his 5th birthday. His great parents made sure to by the cupcake and frosting mix that we use. His dad even noticed (in the nick of time!) that the sprinkes might be cross contaminated, so they kept one w/o sprinkles and packaged it separately from the rest. His mom said she was so surprised that sprinkes were a problem! I laughed and just said that she would be surprised at how many foods are seeminly safe, but could be dangerous. Hudson was SO excited that they were safe for him and didn't stop talking about it!
Anyway - these gestures are SO SO SO kind and mean the world to me. So, I don't know if she reads my blog, but Dana - THANK YOU! You rock for making my kid feel safe and included at a moment when he usually has to sit at the other table.
Sunday, December 5, 2010
God is SO good.
I have been so blessed lately.
Well, let me rephrase. I have been abundantly and OBVIOUSLY blessed lately. I am always blessed because I know Him, but sometimes in our world it's so easy to get caught up in the busyness and not take a step back and see how God is truly at work all the time.
I am not going to go into any specific details, but God presented himself at just the right moment and brought me to tears (and to my knees) in gratitude.
It is such a beautiful time of year...a time to reflect on the past 12 months, give thanks for all that we have, and remember and worship our Lord.
At our school, my co-director and Hudson's teacher, Ms. Bettie told us about a tradition that a Christian Author wrote about. His family goes around the table each year on Christmas and tells Jesus what they want to thank Him for and what they want to give to Him this year. They celebrate Jesus' birthday and give gifts to HIM. Our students all wrote Happy Birthday Cards/Letters to Jesus and they are incredible. I'll be posting some of them over the next week.
In the meantime, what do YOU thank Jesus for? What are you going to give to Him?
Well, let me rephrase. I have been abundantly and OBVIOUSLY blessed lately. I am always blessed because I know Him, but sometimes in our world it's so easy to get caught up in the busyness and not take a step back and see how God is truly at work all the time.
I am not going to go into any specific details, but God presented himself at just the right moment and brought me to tears (and to my knees) in gratitude.
It is such a beautiful time of year...a time to reflect on the past 12 months, give thanks for all that we have, and remember and worship our Lord.
At our school, my co-director and Hudson's teacher, Ms. Bettie told us about a tradition that a Christian Author wrote about. His family goes around the table each year on Christmas and tells Jesus what they want to thank Him for and what they want to give to Him this year. They celebrate Jesus' birthday and give gifts to HIM. Our students all wrote Happy Birthday Cards/Letters to Jesus and they are incredible. I'll be posting some of them over the next week.
In the meantime, what do YOU thank Jesus for? What are you going to give to Him?
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