Grandma Julene

 I'm a little late posting this (okay, a lot late posting this!) My mom, Julene, came to visit us 3 days after Hudson was born. She stayed for a week and was SUCH big help. Seriously, I don't know if we could of done it without her.

I've never been one to ask for help, but I know Chris and I had a smoother transition into parenthood because of the help we received that first week. I've heard over and over again that life completely changes once you become a parent, and don't get me wrong...it definitely does, but having my mom here the first week made this life changing event easier for me. I still took long hot showers (heck, I even got a couple baths in there too) and I was able to do my hair and makeup (when I felt like it.) Being able to do those things on a regular basis for a week made me feel normal again. Now I don't know about all you other moms out there, but being able to feel normal after having a baby is something I really wanted...and LOVED getting.

Thank you mom, for all you did to help Chris and I out. (She did EVERYTHING guys! Cooked, cleaned, ran errands, helped with Hudson, and even vacuumed the way I like our carpet vacuumed! Yes, I'm a little OCD when it comes to vacuuming.) We appreciate it more than you will ever know.