Plumping Up

Henry

Dear Henry,

You are beginning to plump up, but still look skinny to me.  You are perfectly healthy, weight wise and are in the 50^th percentile, so I needn’t worry about your pooping problems.  I know that, and still, I worry.

You are such a beautiful baby and are starting to interact more.  Two days ago was the first time I heard you laugh when I bounced you way up in the air over and over.  You have the biggest, sweetest smile!

You are outgrowing your 3-6 month clothes already!  Your little M and M outfit, everyone’s favorite, will go into the baby box I’ve started for you.  I got a bunch of boy clothes from my best friend, Kathy Coats and her little boy Cameron, so we are set.

You still wake up every night to eat at some point, but generally have developed a schedule of going to bed for the night somewhere between 8 and 10, waking up some time between 1am and 3am, then sleeping the rest of the night.

I am beginning to get nervous about the beach trip we are going on the week after next.  The combination of mapping out sleeping arrangements for 6 kids, 6 adults and 4 bedrooms along with three kids in a car for 6 hours has me boggled and nervous, but we will make it work.

Cooing in Your Swing

Dear Henry,

We just got back from a nice walk at Henricus Park.  We are getting more comfortable going out with you, as a family of 5.  We just know to keep it short!

Right now, you're happy and cooing in your swing.  You like to watch the birdtoys spin around and you make little noises that sounds like "Oooh Waoooh", like you're talking to them.

We're still having the same old health problems, but Dr Shane assures me that they will lessen as you grow.

With you in our lives, I know our family is complete.  All this time, we were just waiting for you!

 You bring me and especially Daddy and Grandma so much joy.  I can't believe how much you've grown already!  Your sweet baby scent is precious and it makes me smile.  I wish I could bottle it up and keep it.

The bottom line is that Life, Just like it is right now, is so very very sweet and good.  I savor days like this and try to just close my eyes and know that this moment right now, is precious, and as you grow, the moments slip through my hands like sand.   I just try to breathe deep and go slow, sneaking every kiss I can.