They Didn’t Know

Allie — Fri, 22 Jul 2016 10:02:12 +0000

If you’re new around here, you might not know that our littlest boy Hudson was born with a surprise diagnosis of Down syndrome in 2010. (Catch up on his birth story here: Can’t Buy This)

We were told a lot of information, machine-gun-style in the hospital following Hudson’s birth: mostly what he couldn’t or wouldn’t be able to do.

Here’s what They Didn’t Know about Hudson:

That he’d light up a room just walking through the door
That he’d say “wow” with genuine excitement each time a light flicks on

2013

That he’d make us proud learning the alphabet at three
That he’d demand “ick” (music) every time he got in the car. (And cry if it didn’t happen fast enough.)
That he’d love to play with balls

2011

That he’d wake up each morning with infectious joy
That he’d adore music, singing and dancing

Nellie and Hudson, good friends 2013

That he’d love life
That he’d love listening to stories, looking at books

Happy 2nd Birthday dear Hudson! April 2012

That he’d foster love, kindness and compassion in others
That he’d make friends everywhere he goes

2011

That he’d so beautifully complete our family
That he’d love his little classmates and going to school
That he’d sign “I love you”
That his bear hugs would melt our hearts

Freeze!

That his unique little personality would be funny, mischievous (and stubborn)
That he’d crawl in our bed each morning, looking for snuggles

2012

That he’d be a little love bug, steal his mama’s heart
That he’d have a million dollar smile

They Didn’t Know that Hudson would be mesmerized by his own reflection. That his best baby friend would be that other little boy he sees in the mirror. That he’d catch glimpses of himself in the kitchen appliances, have daily animated conversations with these little friends too….. Stove Baby, Dishwasher Baby and Stainless Steel Trash Can Baby.

Hudson, having the time of his life

Summer 2013

You can see why this visit to the Children’s Museum was one of the best days of Hudson’s life!

(Tears and tantrums when it was time to wave goodbye to all his little friends.)

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