Our Bike Ride from Times Square to Central Park

June 29, 2012

Mamma is now 9 months preggies and it's not easy walking all over Manhattan, but I'm doing it.  We got a biker cab to take us from Times Square to Central Park.  It was fun.  You loved it Hudson!

Before our bike ride, you ran up to Elmo and Sponge Bob and gave them high fives and hugs.  It was s precious.  You were not scared at all - ran right up to them.  

Chelsea Piers

June 29, 2012

We went to Chelsea Piers today.  It was fun!  There is so much to do there.  The open play area we went to ended up being for toddlers so we went to the 300 bowling alley and played games.  Then, we walked along the Hudson for a bit and looked at the boats.  You really had to ride this horse below.  xoxo I love you Hudson river boy, Mamma

Hudson is Swinging All By Himself!!

June 18, 2012

Gidi's Birthday - the 26th

June 26, 2012

Today is a special day for Mamma - always.  Today is my Daddy's birthday and 26 is one of my special numbers because of it.  My Daddy, your Gidi, would be 83 years old today.  Wow!  I wish he were here to see my life and my Hudson and my new baby boy on the way, but I know that he is watching us from above.

I love you, Daddy!

American Museum of Natural History

June 26, 2012

Play Date with Reese

June 19, 2012

Your first Train Ride to Westchester

June 22, 2012

The New Ica Age Movie

June 25, 2012

Lunch with Lucia in Westchester

June 23, 2012

NY Kid's Club Camp

June 18- June 29 - 2012

This is Coach Christi.  She is a sweetheart and you love her.  She has said the most amazing things about you and I cannot tell you how proud it makes me as your mother!  She has said and I quote, "I just love Hudson.  We all adore him him.  He is like a little man.  You can have adult conversations with him and he is funny.  He also has the best manners.  He is nominated every class for having the best manners."  She is going to help me a few times a week - she'll take you to the park for a few hours.  She is so excited.  She said, and I quote again "The other coaches at camp are going to be so jealous.  We all just adore Hudson."  

You love camp and I am just thrilled!!  The first 

You and Daddy Snuggling & Watching TV

April 28, 2012

A Look back... Mamma at 4 years of age

Here is Mamma at 4 years of age- 1979/1980.  Who did you think Hudson looks like?  He looks an awful lot like me!!!   He definitely has my red lips.  We got those from my Daddy, your Gidi, who had gorgeous, plump, red lips.  It's hard to look at your child and see who's face he resembles, but I do see his face in mine in this picture.   I cannot wait to see what Baby Boy Squires 2 looks like!!

xoxo Mamma

The Waterfall in Highland Park

April 25, 2012

So, as you know by now Hudson we go to the waterfall all the time, by Teddy Bear Park in Highland Park.  Today,  you decided you want to climb way up high - I mean way up!  I was actually upet with you because I am pregnant and I could not climb where you went and I could not see you.  I was really worried.  There were boys way older than you there wondering how in the world you got up there.  You seriously will find the hardest thing and go for it, and you will do it - it's actually quite amazing.  This is going to work very well for you when you are older.  Right no, it can make mommy nervous, and hey, and I let you explore more than most moms.  Cuidado amore!  xoxo 

Father's Day in Central Park

June 16, 2012

We had a great Father's day in Central Park.  We brought food and had a picnic.  We gave Daddy some T-shirts you picked out (he's wearing one of them in the pics - it's a Texas t-shirt - very appropriate since w just moved from that state), some other clothes and some fun cards.  It certainly was special being in the most beautiful park in the world with Daddy.  I know Daddy had a great time.  You all wrestled on the ground, climbed trees and played in the kid's park.  

Happy Father's Day Daddy!!!!!  We love you! 

Hudson, You Are a Real New Yorker Walking in the Rain

June 12, 2012

Hudson,

You are a real New Yorker!  You walked in the rain today down the streets of New York City.  You had your umbrella and you were very proud of it.  You really wanted your own and did not want to share one with me or Daddy.  You kept asking Daddy, "Daddy, is the one you bought for ME?"  We walked to dinner in the rain.  You rolled it up perfectly when we got back to the apartment and put it in your closet.  Living in New York means walking in the rain sometimes.  That's just how it is.

We love you amore,

Mamma

A Big Day on the Swing!

June 13, 2012

Hudson,

Today was a BIG day!  You did it!  You swung by yourself!!!!  You have been very close, but today, you worked out the physics and it really clicked - like clicked!   You were so proud of yourself.  I hope you can see your smile in that picture.  You kept smiling.  You probably swang for 45 minutes by yourself- no joke.  You would not get off the swing.  We have entered a new phase.  I love to swing.  When I was a young girl, I would swing for very long periods of time.  I am so truly proud of you!!!!  We were on the play ground at 69th and 1st avenue in the city.

I love you my baby!  xo Mamma

Officially back in the Northeast - Goodbye Dallas

June 8, 2012

We officially landed at La Guardia today. Daddy met us at the airport and we all drove into NYC to our apartment. We are living in corporate temporary housing on the Upper East Side- 201 East 69th street, at the The Fairfax. You have been such a trooper Hudson. We have been on a big adventure and thats what we have been calling it. We moved out of our house, traveled for 2 straight weeks- to different hotels and visited all of or family and you have gone with it. I was worried when you walked into our empty house. At first you were weirded out I think- it's been your only home- you said "This is just a big empty boring house with nothing in it!" But, then you were ok. You have moments when you have told us you didn't want to move from dallas and why did we have to move and that you were tired if traveling, but rightfully so. It is a lot for a 4 year old. And all in all, we are so proud and impressed with you- You have been so flexible and you have had fun. I have talked to you a lot about being flexible and you get it. You even told aunt Shannon that you were learning to be flexible! Swear! This is one of the best traits a person can have, because Hudson, life can change on a dime. You gotta learn to go with it.

Hudson on the airplane on the way to NYC from Dallas. 

First night in your bed in the NYC apartment.  You did amazing.  You got right into the bed and went night night. 

This is your trick gum.  You got it at Chuck E Cheese the night we went with Kennedy, Kade and Aunt Stephie.  You pull it out and a cockroach comes out.  You did it to Daddy and you think it is pretty funny  You asked him 10 times, "You want a piece of gum?"

Saying Goodbye to Annette...

May 2012

Annette will be one of the hardest parts about leaving Dallas.  She has been with us since you were 3 months old.  She has been a part of our family and our lives and we love her so much.  You love her so much and she loves you so so so much.   When I told her we were moving, she cried and so did I.  She was very sad the last month and it was very difficult.  I don't know what we would have done without Annette!   I never called Annette our nanny.  She was just Annette, she was our equal and she was a part of our family.  She helped with you, with the dogs, with the house, and she babysat.  You also played with her kids, Erik and Jackie, for the last 4 years.  She brought them regularly when she would babysit and we loved when she brought them - you loved it too.  The last time I saw her, it was very emotional and we cried.  It is not easy to find someone like Annette.

Goodbye to St. Alcuin and Ms Barlow...

5-21-12


Hudson,


You went to a wonderful school in Dallas this last year, St. Alcuin Montessori.  It was tough at times - we had to be there every morning by 8 (got pink slips if we were late), Monday through Friday, and your teacher, Ms. Barlow was strict and rigid, but you loved her.  You really did.  You may have been a little scared of her at times (she was tough), but you respected her.  At one of the last parties of the year, you kept hugging on her legs.  She told me a few months ago that she loved you, and I said, "He loves you too," and she said, "I know, he tells me."   St. Alcuin was ranked one of the top private schools in Dallas so you are very fortunate to have spent a year there.  We want to continue your Montessori education in Connecticut, but this may be the end of the road.  There is no doubt that this year changed your life and though you will likely not remember it in years to come, Daddy and I will never forget it and how you grew into such a bog boy this year.  


My email to Ms Barlow:


Hi Margaret,
If we were staying, I would be so sad to see you go,  but selfishly, now that we are leaving, I am happy for you!  Haha.  :)  I do feel sad for the kids in Hudson's class, because they will miss you so next year.  I am sure it will be exciting to be closer to your son and grand baby.

Thank you very much for all the work you have done with Hudson.  He has learned so much this year.   He is a better little guy because of you and he loves you very much.  I was hoping to get a picture of you two for Hudson's journal before the week is out,  but I know that will probably be rather difficult.  At least we have the class picture. We will miss you and Hudson will surely miss you and we hope you get to take Hearts with you (this is your horse, correct?  Hudson told us).  Also,  if you would like, send me your personal email and we can send you updates every once in awhile.

Thanks for everything!

Ms Barlow's response:
Thanks so much for your kind words.  Hudson is one of those little guys that
will always be in my heart......he has touched me so much.  He was so great
sharing his game today.....something that would have been so hard for him a
few months ago.  I wish you and your wonderful family nothing but the best,
you are all so wonderful together.  Happy baby to you too!  My email address
is margbarl@verizon.net.  I would love to hear from you over time.

Take great care of yourselves,
XXXXOOOOO  Margaret




You and Maja.  She was in your class and you all got along well.  She is 5.  This was at the end of the year splash party.

Below are pictures of your school and your classroom.  After the splash party, we took all these pictures.  Montessori classrooms are set up very meticulously and they all look similar.  

(above 2 pics) In the Montessori environment, children do activities of every day life, such as window washing.  Here, you showed me how you clean windows and hang the towel up afterwards - too cute!`

(above pic) These squares are chimes.  When you walk on them, you can hear them chiming.  They are sun to jump on!

(Below 2 pics) This is you and your best buddy, Ben.  He is your age (Montessori classrooms are mixed and your class consisted of 3-6 year olds).  You all were at the school's International Festival. 

(Below pic)  This is you with Ben and Lauren (both 4 like you).  You and Lauren have a history.  You are both very intelligent and articulate.  Ms Barlow says you both have been around adults a lot.  You all fought like cats and dogs for most of the first semester, and now, you all are great friends.  You use to get in the car after school so mad over her!  No joke.  I think she has a pretty big crush on you - and maybe you on her.  It's precious.  We had her over for a playmate the other day and you all played so well together.  She looks like a doll. 

Another picture of sweet, sweet Lauren (below) - you all went on a play date at the park.