Today Henry celebrates his one month birthday. He started it off with a bang by sleeping 9 hours...yes, nine hours! I am not holding my breath that this will happen again any time soon, but it sure was nice to get a full night's sleep. Actually, I can't complain because he is doing wonderfully in the sleep department. While he eats about every 2-3 hours during the day, we have had several 4 and 5 hour stretches at night over the past month. I usually try and put him down around 10 each night and he will wake up one time around 2 or 3 and then goes right back to bed until 7, sometimes 8! He really is a great sleeper and I haven't felt all that much sleep deprived since he was born!
He continues to be awake more and more during the day, which gives us a chance to check out his bright blue eyes. I am hoping they stick around and eventually turn out just like his daddy's baby blues! We have caught a couple of smiles here and there, too! Nothing on cue, of course, but enough to put a smile on your face, especially at 3 in the morning! A lot of people say Henry looks a lot like Ethan, but I just don't see it. His coloring is much lighter....long, very
blond eyelashes and light, maybe even red hair. He has chubby cheeks like his brother though and a lot more hair! Yes, the
Mohawk is still in full effect!
I will admit the first couple weeks were tough, but every day is getting much better and we are loving life with our 2 boys. Ethan continues to be extremely curious about his little brother, but has definitely warmed up to him...a lot, actually! He loves making sure Henry has his paci and giving him kisses on his head. "Don't cry, Henry" is a favorite line of Ethan's and he loves helping with Henry's "pit stops" (can you tell we have been watching a lot of Cars lately?). Henry is a wonderful baby, very chill and relaxed. He loves to snuggle and loves to be held and talked to. While life is crazy these days, we can't imagine what life would be like without Henry!
Ethan loved all the animals and being able to feed and pet them. He actually got a little lick from a cow because he got a little too close. I am pretty sure the people that were standing next to us thought did not think we would be getting the Parent's of the Year award anytime soon. Oh well, we all thought it was pretty funny.
Henry, doing what he does best....chillin' out and relaxin' in the crisp fall air and gorgeous sunshine!
Just a little bit taller than last year....
Tractor!!
Hayride with mommy, daddy, and Papa Larry! Dama stayed back with Henry!
Weeeeee!
Trying to find the perfect pumpkin!
Henry recently started to smile when you talk to him! Not necessarily on demand, but definitely not by coincidence either. He loves to hear voices and sure doesn't hold smiles back; he is so happy! If that toothy grin doesn't turn a bad day around, I don't know what will. So sweet!
After waiting in line for over an hour (one of the disappointing things about the orchard), we hopped on the tractor trailer (a bit hit with Ethan) for a hayride out to the orchard.
Ethan taste testing one of the few varieties available!
Reaching up high!
Picking an apple for Henry!
Driving the tractor before having some apple cider and a doughnut!