tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137585212024-03-14T05:34:11.568-04:00Kat's KornerConfessions of a married, semi-neurotic, shopaholic, happy new mom.Kathy Hodsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07272669986643820186noreply@blogger.comBlogger464125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13758521.post-41977436081796664902019-09-11T15:05:00.001-04:002019-09-11T15:05:37.981-04:00Late Night Confessions 9/5/2010<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I have a confession to make.... last night I went in to check on TJ, he was sound asleep and looked so cute that I just had to stare at him. I stared and fell in love all over again. I mean he is so perfect and adorable and the complete love of my life (along with my loving husband). I couldn't resist, so I picked him up (I know the golden rule of parenting "let sleeping dogs lie", but I couldn't help myself) and got in the glider and rocked with him. I rocked and kissed his head and rocked and all of the sudden I was crying.<br />
Being a mom had made me much more emotional than I have ever been in my life. Every time there is a story on the news about a child hurt or missing, I have to turn the television off. I can not stomach hearing about children being hurt. At school, I am much more aware that the kids I teach are somebodies TJ and I have become a more patient teacher because of it. On the flip side, I also find myself a little resentful that I spend more time with other peoples children than my own. Which brings me back to last nights confession.<br />
I have such little time to spend with TJ once school started. We love his daycare and they are wonderful with him, but sometimes I feel like a failure when it comes to being a mom. What kinda mom spends 10 hours with other people's children and only 2 with her own? Being a working mom is so difficult. So while I know I shouldn't sacrifice TJ's sleeping for my own neediness, I did it anyways. And guess what... I would do it again.<br />
P.S. Yes, that is a diaper on my head. It was full of ice, I was so hot after my cesarean section that the student nurse got me a diaper full of ice and put it on my head. Still not sure why they just didn't give me an ice pack as I am confident they have those at the hospital, but oh well.</div>
Kathy Hodsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07272669986643820186noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13758521.post-1939069186455724572019-01-28T08:46:00.000-05:002019-01-28T08:46:15.945-05:00Recovery & the First Two Weeks 5/22/2012<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0690.jpg"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6885" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0690-300x200.jpg" height="200" title="DSC_0690" width="300" /></a>I promised a birth story, so here it goes.
It really isn't that dramatic. We had a scheduled c-section for May 9th at noon and she was born at 12:15. I never felt a contraction or went into labor. I got an IV went into the operating room, got my spinal, and then she was born! This was my third surgery so there was a lot of scar tissue they had to get through, but other than that, it was pretty routine and went really well.
<a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_06711.jpg"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6889" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_06711-300x200.jpg" height="200" title="bc and mommy" width="300" /></a>She weighed 7 pounds 7 ounces and was 20 inches long.
We named her Caroline Jayne. Caroline is the only name that my husband and I could agree on. I had a Caroline in one of my classes a few years ago and fell in love with her. She has a bubbly personality that I wanted my child to have as well. I also loved her name. It is classic, yet you don't hear it every where. Jayne is my middle name and I am named after my paternal grandmother's maiden name. I am very glad that the name remains in my family. When we found out she was actually a girl and not a boy, we agreed upon the middle name.
Baby C or BC as I will refer to her here at AMomsImpression has been a very "easy" baby. She doesn't really cry that much, she eats great, and last night I only had to get up to feed her once. We took her to her newborn appointment at the pediatrician's office yesterday and here are her vitals:
<a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0659.jpg"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6888" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0659-200x300.jpg" height="300" title="Just Born" width="200" /></a>Weight: 7 pounds 6 ounces (almost back to her birth weight) 27% Percentile
Length: 20 inches 42% Percentile
Head: 35 cm 30% Percentile
So, for right now she is small, but perfect!
Recovery is going okay. To be completely honest, the first week was not fun at all. I am now off of my meds and only taking Tylenol. The worst part is that I had an allergic reaction to the surgery dressing thingy that they put over you during surgery (of course). I have a very large, rectangular shaped area on my body that is a giant rash. I have been covering myself with hydrocortisone cream, but it is still painful and it itches like crazy! Most of you know that TJ and I suffer from extremely sensitive skin, so this doesn't come as a surprise, but it didn't happen the other two times so I wasn't prepared for this. I guess in a way it is good because it has distracted me from the scar across my abdomen.
<a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0665.jpg"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6883" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0665-300x200.jpg" height="200" title="TJ and BC" width="300" /></a>I am adjusting to life with two children. We pulled TJ out of daycare last week, and my parents were in town so they were able to spend some time with him. They left to go back to Idaho on Tuesday.
My husband was able to spend all of last week at home with us. He had to go back yesterday.
I survived my first day at home with two kids. Actually, I didn't just survive, I made it to BC's doctor's appointment and we went grocery shopping! I felt very accomplished, yet exhausted.
Here are some random pictures from BC's first two weeks:
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<a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0691.jpg"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6882" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0691-200x300.jpg" height="300" title="Cute BC" width="200" /></a><a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0642.jpg"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6884" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0642-200x300.jpg" height="300" title="DSC_0642" width="200" /></a><a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_06651.jpg"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6891" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_06651-300x200.jpg" height="200" title="baby c" width="300" /></a><a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Siggie.png"><img alt="" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-4158" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Siggie.png" height="80" title="Siggie" width="250" /></a></div>
Kathy Hodsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07272669986643820186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13758521.post-75721388079762901422018-01-24T14:37:00.002-05:002018-01-24T14:37:41.194-05:00Wordless Wednesday - Meeting Elton John Jan. 25, 2011As many of you know, this weekend I met and interviewed Elton John with several other Mommy Bloggers. Here is a picture after our interview.
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Elton-Pic-AMI.jpg"><img class="aligncenter wp-image-4303 size-large" title="Elton John" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Elton-Pic-AMI-1024x683.jpg" width="1024" height="683" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Yup, that is me to the right of Elton in the back. Check back later this week for more posts about my amazing weekend. I am currently in bed battling a cold and laryngitis, but I will be back to tell you all about my amazing weekend.</p>
<script src="http://www.linkytools.com/basic_linky_include.aspx?id=71964" type="text/javascript"></script>Kathy Hodsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07272669986643820186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13758521.post-2661581729771797972018-01-24T14:36:00.002-05:002018-01-24T14:36:43.994-05:00Wordless Wednesday ~ Pumpkin Patch 2014 October 28, 2014We went to our annual pumpkin patch last weekend and had an amazing time! Enjoy the pics!
<a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/DSC_0250.jpg"><img class="aligncenter wp-image-18266" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/DSC_0250-678x1024.jpg" alt="DSC_0250" width="431" height="650" /></a> <a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/DSC_0254.jpg"><img class="aligncenter wp-image-18267" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/DSC_0254-678x1024.jpg" alt="DSC_0254" width="431" height="650" /></a> <a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/DSC_0260.jpg"><img class="aligncenter wp-image-18268" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/DSC_0260-678x1024.jpg" alt="DSC_0260" width="431" height="650" /></a> <a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/DSC_0269.jpg"><img class="aligncenter wp-image-18269" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/DSC_0269-678x1024.jpg" alt="DSC_0269" width="431" height="650" /></a> <a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/DSC_0272.jpg"><img class="aligncenter wp-image-18270" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/DSC_0272-678x1024.jpg" alt="DSC_0272" width="431" height="650" /></a> <a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/DSC_0277.jpg"><img class="aligncenter wp-image-18271" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/DSC_0277-678x1024.jpg" alt="DSC_0277" width="431" height="650" /></a> <a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/DSC_0280.jpg"><img class="aligncenter wp-image-18272" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/DSC_0280-1024x678.jpg" alt="DSC_0280" width="600" height="397" /></a>Kathy Hodsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07272669986643820186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13758521.post-45766014106636818472018-01-24T14:35:00.002-05:002018-01-24T14:35:43.727-05:00Wordless Wednesday ~ A Very Chilly Halloween Nov. 5, 2014Well we hit about 5 doors before the snow and freezing rain made it impossible to have fun. The kids still enjoyed hanging out together!
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Happy Wednesday!Kathy Hodsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07272669986643820186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13758521.post-62945774379098866362018-01-24T14:34:00.003-05:002018-01-24T14:34:54.859-05:00Wordless Wednesday ~ First Haircut Nov. 25th 2014Caroline has been feeling a little under the weather lately but we forged on with her scheduled haircut Saturday morning. I actually think she sat still better because she wasn't feeling that good. She did a great job getting her first haircut. Her stylist even braided it like her favorite princess Elsa for her! <a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/IMG_4621.jpg"><img class="aligncenter wp-image-18402" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/IMG_4621-1024x1024.jpg" alt="First Haircut" width="600" height="600" /></a>
<a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/IMG_4622.jpg"><img class="aligncenter wp-image-18403" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/IMG_4622-1024x1024.jpg" alt="Elsa Braid" width="600" height="600" /></a>Kathy Hodsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07272669986643820186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13758521.post-3343795479155963062018-01-24T14:34:00.000-05:002018-01-24T14:34:05.485-05:00Wordless Wednesday ~ My Angel Boy Jan. 20, 2015[caption id="attachment_18873" align="aligncenter" width="431"]<a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/DSC_0263.jpg"><img class="wp-image-18873" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/DSC_0263-678x1024.jpg" alt="TMNT boy" width="431" height="650" /></a> This Angel steals my heart![/caption]
[caption id="attachment_18875" align="aligncenter" width="488"]<a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/IMG_4964.jpg"><img class="wp-image-18875" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/IMG_4964-768x1024.jpg" alt="Lego AT-AT Walker" width="488" height="650" /></a> It took him a week but he built this with his daddy![/caption]
Happy Wordless Wednesday!Kathy Hodsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07272669986643820186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13758521.post-56196194018025882642018-01-24T14:33:00.002-05:002018-01-24T14:33:12.602-05:00Wordless Wednesday ~ Swim School! Feb 17, 2015Tomorrow I am sharing with you the wonderful place we have been taking swim lessons from. For now, here is what we have been up to the past couple of Saturday mornings! <a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/IMG_5010.jpg"><img class="aligncenter wp-image-18963" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/IMG_5010-768x1024.jpg" alt="Swim Lessons" width="488" height="650" /></a> <a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/IMG_5022.jpg"><img class="aligncenter wp-image-18964" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/IMG_5022-1024x1024.jpg" alt="IMG_5022" width="600" height="600" /></a>
Happy Wordless Wednesday!
Kathy Hodsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07272669986643820186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13758521.post-76203327973861104272018-01-24T14:32:00.002-05:002018-01-24T14:32:29.466-05:00Wordless Wednesday - Winter Fun Feb 25, 2015 So, I have not enjoyed this bitter cold weather, but the other day it warmed up enough for the kids to finally get outside and enjoy the snow. It was a delight to see Caroline on her first sled ride, making her first snow angel and chasing her brother around the yard.
<a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/sledding.jpg"><img class="aligncenter wp-image-19003" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/sledding-678x1024.jpg" alt="sledding" width="431" height="650" /></a>
<a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/MY-snow-angel-.jpg"><img class="aligncenter wp-image-19002" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/MY-snow-angel--1024x678.jpg" alt="MY snow angel" width="600" height="397" /></a>This was one of the funniest moments. I am not sure where she learned how to do this. As soon as she got off the sled she ran and made a snow angel without anyone showing her how. She was so happy it was contagious!
<a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Snow-Angels-.jpg"><img class="aligncenter wp-image-19000" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Snow-Angels--1024x678.jpg" alt="Snow Angels" width="600" height="397" /></a>
<a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/sledding-hill.jpg"><img class="aligncenter wp-image-18999" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/sledding-hill-768x1024.jpg" alt="sledding hill" width="488" height="650" /></a>
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Of course, we all finished up with a cup of hot cocoa!
Happy Wednesday!Kathy Hodsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07272669986643820186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13758521.post-22075265572725734092018-01-24T14:31:00.002-05:002018-01-24T14:31:31.794-05:00Wordless Wednesday ~ Swimming, Shapes, and Sickness March 3, 2015
[caption id="attachment_19053" align="aligncenter" width="600"]<a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/IMG_5091.jpg"><img class="wp-image-19053" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/IMG_5091-1024x1024.jpg" alt="First solo swim trip" width="600" height="600" /></a> Caroline had her first solo swim lessons this week. It was so strange seeing her sit all by herself. She is growing up fast![/caption]
[caption id="attachment_19052" align="aligncenter" width="488"]<a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/IMG_5070.jpg"><img class="wp-image-19052" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/IMG_5070-768x1024.jpg" alt="Symmetry " width="488" height="650" /></a> We learned about symmetry this week in first grade! I love these giant magnetic shapes.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_19054" align="aligncenter" width="600"]<a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/IMG_5095.jpg"><img class="wp-image-19054" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/IMG_5095-1024x1024.jpg" alt="The Oscars" width="600" height="600" /></a> Caroline got all dressed up for the Oscars![/caption]
[caption id="attachment_19055" align="aligncenter" width="488"]<a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/IMG_5097.jpg"><img class="wp-image-19055" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/IMG_5097-768x1024.jpg" alt="sick kid" width="488" height="650" /></a> Unfortunately this week also was hard on all of us. Caroline has a double ear infection as well as a cold and a stomach bug she caught. Poor little girl wanted some snuggles![/caption]
Kathy Hodsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07272669986643820186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13758521.post-2515365035720822822018-01-24T14:30:00.002-05:002018-01-24T14:30:42.397-05:00Wordless Wednesday ~ Weekend Family Trip March 17, 2015We had an amazing family trip this past weekend to French Lick. I will share more this week but for now here are some fun pool pictures! <a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/DSC_0263.jpg"><img class="aligncenter wp-image-19082" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/DSC_0263-1024x678.jpg" alt="Pool " width="600" height="397" /></a> <a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/DSC_0272_2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter wp-image-19083" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/DSC_0272_2-678x1024.jpg" alt="Daddy and Jonah" width="431" height="650" /></a> <a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/DSC_0286.jpg"><img class="aligncenter wp-image-19084" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/DSC_0286-678x1024.jpg" alt="Swimming girl" width="431" height="650" /></a> <a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/DSC_0289.jpg"><img class="aligncenter wp-image-19085" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/DSC_0289-1024x678.jpg" alt="Pool Time" width="600" height="397" /></a>Kathy Hodsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07272669986643820186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13758521.post-20174293175995434862018-01-24T14:29:00.001-05:002018-01-24T14:29:45.258-05:00Wordless Wednesday ~ Last Week of Being 5 April 22, 2015My son tells me every day that its his "last Monday of being 5!" I can't believe it but my first baby is turning 6 on Friday. Somebody tell him to stop growing up!
[caption id="attachment_19102" align="aligncenter" width="550"]<a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/10011223_10205611899644033_5247592961066483928_n.jpg"><img class="wp-image-19102" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/10011223_10205611899644033_5247592961066483928_n.jpg" alt="Last S'mores of being 5" width="550" height="550" /></a> Last S'mores of being 5[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_19109" align="aligncenter" width="431"]<a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Spring-Boy-Clothes-.jpg"><img class="wp-image-19109" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Spring-Boy-Clothes--678x1024.jpg" alt="Last photo shoot of being 5" width="431" height="650" /></a> Last photo shoot of being 5[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_19294" align="aligncenter" width="364"]<a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/DSC_0329.jpg"><img class="wp-image-19294" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/DSC_0329-678x1024.jpg" alt="DSC_0329" width="364" height="550" /></a> Last deep sibling conversation of being 5[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_19293" align="aligncenter" width="600"]<a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IMG_5149.jpg"><img class="wp-image-19293" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IMG_5149-768x1024.jpg" alt="Last swim of being 5" width="600" height="800" /></a> Last swim of being 5[/caption]Kathy Hodsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07272669986643820186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13758521.post-3328156633446494222018-01-24T14:28:00.001-05:002018-01-24T14:28:10.951-05:00Wordless Wednesday ~ The Last Days of School June 2, 2015<a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/kindergarten.jpg"><img class="aligncenter wp-image-19534" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/kindergarten-1024x963.jpg" alt="kindergarten first and last day " width="575" height="541" /></a>
We made it through Kindergarten. My little guy has grown up quite a bit in one year, and he didn't lose his lunchbox or his backpack, a huge accomplishment!
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My good friend and I have been teaching next door to each other for the past 8 years. She has decided to step away from teaching and I couldn't be happier for her. I had to snap a pic of the last day of teaching together.
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Caroline and Jonah have been spending as much time as possible outside. The weather isn't cooperating this week so far but last week we painted the sidewalk and blew many bubbles!
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<h3>How have you been enjoying your summer so far?</h3>Kathy Hodsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07272669986643820186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13758521.post-75749755484337196392017-05-17T14:01:00.001-04:002017-05-17T14:01:55.465-04:00Dear Jonah March 1, 2013<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Dear Jonah,
I found this video of you when you first learned to walk:
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<p style="text-align: left;">You have come a long way in four years!</p>
You are so determined. I am constantly amazed at how you never give up. Even when things make you so frustrated that you scream, you won't give up until you have mastered whatever problem you are trying to solve. You follow directions exactly as they are written. Even at your young age of almost 4 you can build amazing things with Legos.
I wish I shared your determination. It is amazing to watch you grow up!
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<p style="text-align: left;">I wrote this when you turned one:</p>
<blockquote>Your arrival was scheduled. We had an appointment for my cesarean section and we made it to that date. Of course everything doesn’t always go according to plan and they had to take you a little early because your little heart rate plummeted about an hour before my scheduled surgery. We were nervous, but I can’t explain the feeling that went through me when I heard your little cry for the very first time. Daddy made sure you were okay and then brought you over to me so I could give you my first kiss. I haven’t been that happy in my entire life.</blockquote>
Even three years later I still feel the exact same when you give me a kiss on the check.
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I love you!
Mommy
For another letter please visit my friend <a href="http://beingalison.com/letters-to-my-son-landon-edition">Alison's blog</a>! <a href="http://beingalison.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">
</a>Kathy Hodsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07272669986643820186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13758521.post-90218429554643903092017-05-15T14:12:00.001-04:002017-05-15T14:12:53.806-04:00Wordless Wednesday - Its Pumpkin Time! Oct 22, 2013<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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One of my favorite things we do as a family is go to the pumpkin patch every year. We went right before the big game on Sunday and had a blast! Here are a few of my favorite photos:
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Kathy Hodsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07272669986643820186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13758521.post-1300267554445433822017-05-10T14:02:00.001-04:002017-05-10T14:02:17.635-04:00Week in Review Bricks and Selfies Nov 26, 2013<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<p style="text-align: center;">Last week we white washed our brick fireplace right before I headed out to LA. I love how it looks. Now we just need to add decor to the mantle!</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">I took this Selfie as soon as I got to LA.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>How was your week? What did you do?</strong></p>Kathy Hodsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07272669986643820186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13758521.post-21228016046266351712017-03-29T15:49:00.002-04:002017-03-29T15:49:46.917-04:00Jonah's comercial March 14, 2014<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Real advice from real parents is essential to any new mom or dad. While I might not be considered a new mom any more, I constantly seek out the opinions of those who have "been there" to help keep things in perspective. <strong>Fisher-Price</strong> knows the value of parents learning from each other and recently gathered some <strong>Moments of Advice </strong>from parents through short little videos. They compiled this footage into three short little videos that spotlight how easily play time can be turned into learning time!
This first video showcases one of the first milestones our babies master as they take their first steps. I love the advice these moms give those of us who are waiting patiently for our kids to get up and walk!
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I am very lucky to work with some amazing educators who know the value of play time. I taught kindergarten for 5 years and first grade for 3 years, I know the value of play. Kids are doing more than just playing when they are engaged in play time. They are using their imaginations and building problem solving skills that will stick with them throughout their lives. I was so excited to have Jonah featured in the Learning Trough Play video with his homemade fort we built out of large boxes. Check him out in Tip #5!
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Isn't he adorable?
Here are some fantastic play time tips to do with your kids. I love the clip of playing in front of the mirror, I love doing that with my kids!
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<h3>How do you encourage learning through play?</h3>Kathy Hodsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07272669986643820186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13758521.post-3069481062041771392017-03-26T10:32:00.000-04:002017-03-26T10:32:05.880-04:00Wordless Wednesday ~ Summer Time/Beach Time June 10, 2014<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I haven't done a WW in so long. I missed them. I knew the moment I took these pics at Lake Michigan that they were too cute not to share. Happy WW!
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I thought it would be fun to share some of my I<a rel="nofollow" href="http://instagram.com/kjhodson">nstagram </a>photos from the past week. I also included one of my adorable husband to celebrate Father's Day on Sunday! It was an eventful week that included a Disney Media Event, Play dates at the Park, Getting a Crown put on at the dentist, and of course about 120 tea parties! Life is good!
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Thanks for the last 9 years Joe. I love you!
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So we had a tornado come through Indy last week and we all crowded into our small bathroom:
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Then we took a selfie the next morning:
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It was a very active week! Happy Wednesday!Kathy Hodsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07272669986643820186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13758521.post-38099030521839493262017-03-25T09:41:00.002-04:002017-03-25T09:41:20.825-04:00Wordless Wednesday ~ Its Been Awhile! September 3, 2014<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It has been awhile since I have done a Wordless Wednesday. Its catch-up time!
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We have been shopping the summer clearance sales for our trip to Antigua in October!
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And my little girl has graduated from her crib into a "Big girl bed!" I am a little sad to see her grow up. We are now working on losing the pacifier and potty training! My babies are growing up!Kathy Hodsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07272669986643820186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13758521.post-24180896977143101482017-03-25T08:34:00.003-04:002017-03-25T08:34:51.079-04:00Wordless Wednesday ~ Football Family Fun! Sept. 23, 2014<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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We loved watching the Colts beat up Jacksonville this past weekend. There isn't anything better than football, family, food and of course Minnie Mouse! I love these guys!
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Happy Wednesday!Kathy Hodsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07272669986643820186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13758521.post-79040915567406849642017-03-24T08:46:00.002-04:002017-03-24T08:46:53.773-04:00Wordless Wednesday ~ We are on Vacation! #KatTravels October 8, 2014<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Joe and I are in Antigua on an amazing vacation! The people here are amazing, the views are amazing, and the food is amazing! I don't think it could get much better than that!
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