Chatterbox Kaelyn

As new parents, Robbie and I are realizing how Kaelyn changes daily and we have been keeping the camera and camcorder close by to catch those moments. Today during the Alabama vs. Arkansas game, Kaelyn became a chatterbox. We aren't exactly sure what she was trying to tell us, but it was precious nonetheless.

Look At Me Go

Kaelyn is staying awake much more now and just recently discovered her mobile in her crib. She loves to kick and smile at it while it sings to her.

Tummy Time

Kaelyn is 10 weeks old now and is so much fun! She has learned how to stick out her tongue and smiles more. We just went to the doctor for our 2 month check-up and Kaelyn received 4 shots which is a lot for a baby. We survived though (I should say I survived; she was a champ). The doctor went through the normal checklist to find out her eating and sleeping patterns, her weight (12 lbs. 5 oz.), and how strong she was getting in her upper body. This is where it went wrong; I got scolded a little by the pediatrician for not giving her enough tummy time. I explained to her that Kaelyn loves to nap on her tummy (another No-No even though that is how babies of the 80's and 90's slept through the night) and that she loves to rest on her side. Unfortunately, awake tummy time isn't as pleasant and Kaelyn isn't a big fan yet.

Apparently, a 2 month old should be able to push up on their arms and move their head from side to side. Robbie and I hadn't seen Kaelyn try this trick yet. Since then, we've put her on her tummy a lot more and she is finally moving her head side to side like she's supposed to (shame on us for not allowing her to accomplish this milestone sooner).

I did it Mom and Dad!

On another note, Sunday night was a sad day for us in the Hudson household because we moved Kaelyn out of our bed and into her bassinet for the first time. We tried putting her in her bassinet from the time when we brought her home, but we loved having her close to us (or rather in the middle of us) which is where she has been for entirety of her little life. We've been ready to try it, but we kept saying just one more night because she is such a great cuddler. Her daddy loves to have her sleep in the crook of his arm, and she loves it too because she would sleep for the longest stretch of the night there. Since she is becoming more aware and more mobile, we decided Sunday was it and knew we were in for a long night of restlessness. I swaddled her (which we didn't think she would like since she hasn't been swaddled in a long time) and laid her down with our new sound machine that hums peaceful rain sounds. She went right to sleep and slept until 5:30 a.m. It was so great and we were thankful that it was a smoother transition than what we anticipated. We plan on moving her to her nursery upstairs between 4-6 months and that will be another sad day. We are just taking everything one day at a time and enjoying each stage for the time being!

College Football Confusion

Between Roll Tide Roll and Gig Em' Aggies, Kaelyn is experiencing college loyalty confusion. Thank goodness Alabama and Texas A&M aren't in the same football conference or we'd be at odds all the time! We dressed Kaelyn in her Aggie dress and her Alabama dress to kick off the football season this past weekend. Mimi and Pawpaw were in, and Kaelyn finally got to meet her uncle (he's actually her second cousin, but more like an uncle) Jordan from Houston. Aunt Lisette and Uncle Bentley were also in attendance for the big event. We celebrated the Labor day holiday with shopping with Mimi and Lisette during the day on Saturday and the Bama game that evening with all the guys. Kaelyn got lots of new clothes for the fall since she is quickly outgrowing her small wardrobe. She is already a great shopping partner! The weekend was lots of fun, but Kaelyn was worn out from it all and slept for 7 hours on Sunday night! Yeah for Mom!

Kaelyn's First Photo Shoot

We took Kaelyn to have her first set of professional pictures made and received the pictures last night! She was 5 weeks old when they were taken! She was such an angel while the photographer put her in many different poses. I can't believe she slept through most of it. We are going to have to keep the boys away for sure! I've posted a few of my favorites!
I love my pink hat!

I Love Mommy!

Such a Daddy's Girl!

6 Weeks Later

Kaelyn is 6 weeks old today and she is growing more and more each and every day. Aunt Karlene moved out this weekend and came by to visit us today. She couldn't believe how much different she looked in just 2 days. I've already had to pack away some of her newborn clothes that she has outgrown already and it made me extremely sad. I am loving my new job as a full-time mother, and I am finding time during Kaelyn's naps to do some much needed house cleaning. Kaelyn and I definitely miss Robbie now that he is back at work, but we are thankful he had 4 weeks off to spend with us. It was such a special time! We are headed into Longview this weekend to meet the rest of the family and show Kaelyn off at Alpine on Sunday. I took a few more pictures yesterday, but Kaelyn wasn't wanting to be without her WubbaNub pacifier and you can definitely tell in the last picture. Oh...sweet baby girl! It's only for a second!


Daddy, we promise that we really do love you even though it doesn't show right this second. I'm just mad at Mommy for putting me in this bow without my WubbaNub!

Kaelyn, Kaelyn, and more Kaelyn

I thought I'd update the blog with the latest with Kaelyn since I haven't updated in a couple of weeks.

At three weeks of age, we took Kaelyn to SeaWorld for our first family vacation. She slept most of the time, but Robbie and I enjoyed ourselves. We've figured out that it will probably never be as easy as it was at 3 weeks to take a vacation since she was so great! Too bad she missed the dolphins and Shamu!

The last weekend in July (the weekend after our trip), my family (KK, Pop, Keeton and Kylen) came into town for Dad's 51st birthday and a trip to the lake. Kaelyn got all dressed up in her swimsuit and sunglasses and enjoyed Saturday and Sunday at the lake. It was so wonderful to be out with family and friends and enjoy skiing since I hadn't skied all summer long. I took it easy and wake surfed and two-skied to get my legs back under me. Kaelyn didn't much care for the water, but we definitely tried. We have to beat the record and have her on skis before she is 18 months old, so she must learn to like the water. Kaelyn also went to church for the first time on Sunday with the whole family as well.

Last week, Kaelyn and I were busy with doctor's visits, SYTYCD party plans, VBS preparation, and various errands. I went back for my 4 week doctor's visit on Tuesday and was released. Then, I took Kaelyn back to the pediatrician last Friday for her 4 week checkup (I can't believe it's she's already 1 month old). The nurse had to weigh her twice; she thought she'd made an error the first time because the scale indicated that Kaelyn had gained 2 lbs. in 2 weeks. The scale was right! Kaelyn is healthy and isn't having any trouble with nursing. We go back at 2 months to get 4 shots! I'm going to need reinforcement and tissues for sure. We spent a couple days at the church helping with VBS decorations, and then all day Wednesday, I worked hard to get the house and food ready for our "So You Think You Can Dance" (SYTYCD) party. Robbie and I were really excited to watch the finale with friends, but it was a bummer because Robbie got stuck at work and missed the entire party and results of our season-long competition. Late Friday afternoon, I took Kaelyn to watch my old cheerleaders perform at camp. We got to see Mrs. Gladden, Kristen A., Rachel and other old friends. The girls were excited to see her and maybe even a little excited to see me!

On Sunday, we took Kaelyn to get her 1 month photos taken. After getting pooped and wet on, we survived the 2 hour session. The photographer, Jennifer, loaded a sneak-peek on her blog today and we can't wait to show her pictures off. She is so photogenic and of course beautiful! I can't believe she allowed us to put her in so many positions while she was sleeping.

Today Kaelyn is 5 weeks old and we are helping each morning this week with VBS at our church. She is such a great baby and lets me cart her all around town without even fussing. She does love her Wubba Nub pacifier though. We can't leave the house without it, but we love our little Kaelyn and are thankful for her.