The Falling Tree

January 27, 2012

Jamming Out...Your Love of Music...

Hudson,

You still love music and jamming out. YEAH! Mommy loves that, I have to admit. What would I do without music and lyrics? I missed my calling, but you have your whole life! Although I will never force you. I hope you continue with your love of music and instruments, but it has to be something you want.

We have been jamming out since you were a baby. It started with me carrying you and listening to loud music and dancing when you were just a wee babe - every single day! Some of the best days of my life!

You still LOVE LOVE LOVE the drums. Your instrument of choice. I put you in piano, but that was a little premature. You were only 3! You were not really into doing the homework, so we are taking a hiatus from that until you are about 4.5. The thing you liked the most about piano class were these 2 girls that also took piano, who you would see before your class. Your teacher was Mr. Mike and you really liked him too. I keep telling you it all starts with the piano. Start there and you will learn music theory and the backbone of what you will need to learn any instrument. I sure wish I would have learned piano when I was young.

Here is what's interesting. You are getting a bit frustrated with your drums. I think you are tired of just banging. Heck, you have the moves. I mean you are a great drummer for 3! You do this crossover with your sticks. It's awesome! However, you will throw them down and say, "I want to play different and I want bigger drums like they have in bands!" I say, "You mean you want to learn to play the drums." You say, "Yes, I do!" It's amazing. You are so smart. I tell you it will happen in due time. You have to keep your interest and be willing to practice and we will get you a big drum set. The funny thing is - You have the biggest drum set around for a 3 year old. You are something else my little rock star!!!

Remember this - You cannot get anywhere in life without practice and passion.

I love you my drummer, my rockstar, my 3-year-old musician,

Mamma

February 6, 2012

January 25, 2012

I Came to FLY...

Hudson,

There is a song called "FLY" by Nicki Minaj and Rihanna that I really like. I like the chorus and what it says. Hudson, whatever you do, where you go, give it your all. Go in 100%. Come to win. Come to FLY. A half a man cannot get much done. It doesn't matter if you are waiting tables or running the world, smile and give your all. You are a strong one Hudson, destined for something special. You will thrive at whatever you do because you have passion and this is a beautiful quality.

FLY is one of my favorite words and I am a bird my nature (and it is also my maiden name, fitting huh?) I can see myself flying free all over the world, stopping to say hi to different peoples and cultures and then taking off again. Fly high my love and fly with passion.

I love you amore mio, my love, my heart.... Mamma

"I came to win, to fight, to conquer, to thrive...

I came to win, to survive, to prosper, to rise...
To FLY..."

New Year's Haircut

January 5, 2012

Jamming out to Coldplay

January 18, 2012

I Can't Keep My Eyes Open, but I 'm NOT Napping

Hudson,

You refuse to nap. You think nap time is for babies. One day, you will find out that this is not the case. So, you fight and fight it, however, it's a common scene to see you fall asleep in the car because you actually do need naps still. So, you will nap in the car, but refuse to nap at home. It's funny. I am not sure why. Maybe you think you are missing out if you nap at home and you never want to miss out on anything. Sometimes when we are pulling up into the driveway, you will say, "Drive around Mamma," so you can nap. Lately, with my pregnancy, you fall asleep and then I pull into the driveway and nap with you! Mamma is very fatigued with this pregnancy. I am chasing you all around and playing with you so there no rest for the weary!

I love you sweet boy, Mamma

January 10, 2012

February 5, 2012

Play Date with Cort

January 9, 2012