I haven't talked much about how Henry feels about the baby we are getting ready to welcome into our family. While it took him several weeks to even care, I believe he now understands he is going to have a sibling, and Henry has become the most affectionate little boy. It is so sweet. It started out small. His little kisses went from a quick peck when he wasnt even really looking at you, to puckering up those adorable little lips and layin' one on ya like he meant it! And of course now a kiss cant go without a hug, and a kiss and a hug for mom can't go without a kiss and a hug for baby. Henry LOVES to hug and kiss baby, and asks frequently "Mom, does the baby like hugs and kisses?" Followed by "Mom, does the baby like me?" And of course my answer to both is "Yes sweet boy. Baby ADORES you and your hugs and kisses." This happens SEVERAL times a day and I don't mind it one bit. Henry also wants to make I understand that he is going to be a great helper and sharer. He seems to already know the routine. At least in theory.
Mom: Henry what do we do if the baby cries?
Henry: We rub the baby's back mom, or wrap the baby up if he's (somedays it's she) cold, or feed the baby, or MOM! I'll get you a new diaper. Maybe the baby needs a new diaper, or get the baby a toy mom. Or maybe he's tired.....
He seems to know all the answers, and I try to make it clear that yes, the baby will cry sometimes. I dont know yet, exactly how my little 3 year old will respond to our new addition and I actually believe that sharing his daddy is going to be his greatest trial when the big change happens, but I am sure he is going to be a wonderful brother, and we are trying not to wish away these next 5 months.
Henry also spends the day asking this question over, and over and over and over and over and over.... (well you get the idea) and over again
"Mom does the baby like ________________________" fill in the blank however you choose. It is often times whatever I am eating, or what Henry is playing with, or a color, or movie, or a cousin of his, or a treat.... Mostly I tell him the baby LOVES it, especially the veggies :) however it hasn't made Henry want to try anything new. Bummer.
View on Heaven
Henry recently lost his Grandpa Snow and mentions him often. Last night as we were on our way to the store he said "Dad, I miss Grandpa Snow" Josh mentioned that he missed him too. Henry then went one to explain that it was probably Grandpa's bedtime in Heaven, and Josh explained that he thought Grandpa might not get tired in Heaven and didn't need to sleep, and he was running and playing in Heaven. Well, Henry had a rather strong opinion about this and told his dad the following about his view on Heaven.
"No dad, they don't run in Heaven. They just walk in the offices quietly" When we asked about the offices and what Grandpa did there he just explained that you are quiet there, and push buttons on computers and work.
Hmm... okay? I thought.
