I was skimming through Henry's much much earlier posts. Posts about about the nights he would sleep for 6 or 8 hours straight. Or watching the video of him roll, or eat, or pictures of his in the tub when he was still using his tub ..mat? Anyway, I noticed that I wrote more. Much more, about the way I felt about the new things he was doing, or Id go into detail about his progress. I have simply shown you all the pictures lately as that is usually what we'd rather see anyway, but I felt the need to share more about my little man. Is just a couple months over two, and an incredible little toddler. I'd just like to share a little bit about what my day is like with him and all the silly things he says and does.
Henry usually wakes by about 6 or 630am. For most mommys that stay home in the morning this is, Im sure, TOO early! However, Henry and I are lucky enough to be hanging out with Jake and Kaley. So, we leave home about 715am to drop Daddy off at the train and Head to Jake and Kaley's to get them up and ready for school. He walks into each of their rooms and says "Good morning Sunshine." He loves seeing them each day and is usually disappointed to leave. Henry's favorite foods and snacks make up a rather small list including: Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches (which he usually wants for breakfast AND lunch)
Yogurt - or if he's lucky enough, gogurt...
Applesauce (with a veggie puree mixed in) however he wont eat a raw apple. Or anything raw for that matter. Smoothies (with some fresh spinach if we have some)
Mac N'Cheese of course
Cheese tortilla with a little turkey on it
Cottage Cheese
Cheese sticks
Tacos
Ramen
MILK
You know...the very toddler basics. For the most part, he's a very healthy boy. He does take after his mommy and has a terrible sweet tooth. So we try to keep each other on track.
One of Henry's newest (and one of my favorite) habits is that he comes inside after being out and goes straight to his room to put his shoes away, and put his coat on his bed. Then he's ready to play. It's sweet that he's learning (finally) to just do things without being asked. However, today was funny because we came in from church and as we went to change we came out and Henry had indeed taken his shoes off but sooo sneakily he shoved them under the couch. Guess he didnt want to put them away today huh?
One of Henry's funny phrases is "Oh, Of COUrse" He has this funny intonation as the COUR part of course is much more high pitched. I've heard I say it like that....
"Henry, will you go put your plate in the sink?"
"oh OF COURse mommy"
It puts a smile on my face EVERY time.
Henry talks a lot these days! All about preschool, and nursery, and his toys and movies and family! I cant get enough of a serious conversation with him. It's so sweet!
He is definitely growing! Thank goodness too because I cant stop shopping for him!
Henry's hair is getting long, but we have decided not to cut it yet as we are curious to see what his long hair will do and be like. Dont worry, Im sure we'll cut it soon.
Henry's favorite playmates are probably his preschool group - Gabbi, Alex, Abby, and Paige
Favorite toys: Cars, anything Cars. He wishes he had a camera and a bike. He asks for those often.
Henry is GREAT sleeper. I hope Im as lucky with the next! (no announcement - I promise :)) He simply lays down when its nap time and if he isnt quite tired he reads a book or plays with a car in bed until he falls asleep. He does the same at bed time and will sometimes make Josh and I laugh when he says "Get out of my room" "Shut the door" or simply when he wont let us tuck him it at all. He walks in, shuts his door and goes to bed.
We are SO blessed to have Henry. He is happy, and Healthy and so sweet. He is full of hugs and kisses. You never get one without the other. I am so grateful I get to be his mommy.
