Reason to blog

Hudson's first birthday was Sunday. Most people say things like:

"I can't believe it's been a year!"

"Time has just flown by."

"It just doesn't seem right that he's already a year old."

Kyle and I smile and acknowledge these comments. There is definitely truth behind them. Time has flown by, and it's hard to believe he's one year old. But, we've seen a lot of growth in Hudson this past year, and it would be odd if he wasn't one year old!

As I rocked him to sleep the other night, staring at that precious face and sweet little mouth, I reflected on the various events of the past year. And I must confess I became a little sad and guilty. Not because I want him to be a baby forever. Not because I miss him being a little "wad" that curls up in my arm (even though I do). I was sad because I didn't remember as much of it as I wanted to. Everyone tells you to take pictures and record video so you can remember. And most new parents think, "That won't be me. I won't ever forget what this new baby is like." And then it happens to you. You don't remember each little sweet sound that comes out of that precious mouth. You don't remember where or exactly when each "first" took place. You become the parent that you thought you wouldn't be.

So after thinking about this, I decided that I must become a more active blogger. Not for the world to read about my precious little boy (even though he's quite amazing), but for me. And for Kyle. We need to document these seemingly insignificant moments because they have brought us so much joy.

So, here's to more blogging. Here's to remembering. Here's to chronicling our lives as we now know them so that we'll have something to refresh our memory when we're old and gray.