To my darling Henry,
I have absolutely loved this past month with you. I think we've gotten so much more comfortable with each other. I know your different cries--when you are hungry, tired, etc. I love that I can read you so much better now and it makes our days go pretty smoothly! One thing that cracks me up to no end about you is that when you're hungry, you're hungry. Nothing makes you lose your sweet personality faster! If you've been sleeping before you eat I usually have a few minutes to get some things together. However, if you've been exercising or are awake and it's time to eat--watch out! You are not a happy camper. I can't help but chuckle at your hungry hungry hippo attitude though--you are so sweet even when you're throwing a big fit!
Your second month of life brought so many big trips and you weathered them all like a champ! We flew to Kansas City for a conference for your mom. Henry, you were amazing! You made it through four flights, three nights in a hotel, plus all day long meetings with the best attitude! You made lots of friends and met lots of people that are important friends in your mom and dad's life! We also ate out every meal pretty much and you were a champ in all of the restaurants! :) I was so worried about your ability to sleep in a crib that wasn't your own, but it didn't even phase you. You slept just like you do at home. Amazing!
We also made a trip to bridal shower in Dayton which is just about 90 minutes from our house. We did that trip without your dad and once again I was so impressed with your easy going attitude, Henry. You were passed around a lot at the shower and you seemed pretty content to check out your new surroundings!
We also made a trip with your dad to Cincinnati to see some friends and do a little shopping while we were at it. We went to my friend Sarah's house for lunch and hanging out. While you did pee on her couch, you were still a champ guest and showed off how much you like to exercise your little arms and legs. :) When we met up with some other friends, we were at a giant grocery store and you pitched one of the worst fits to date. I think you were just hungry and tired from exercising, but it wasn't like you to get so upset! However, we were able to get in a good feeding and then you slept the whole way home. I know you needed that sleep sweet Henry!
We've made countless trips on Friday and Saturday nights to your Aunt Bird's house. You get to spend lots of time with your little friend Millie and I am excited to see how much you two will grow in friendship through the years! Going over to Aunt Bird and Uncle Henk's is the perfect outing for us--it's only 30 minutes away and nobody cares if you cry, sleep, or scream. Your mom and dad get in lots of quality friend time--win win for everyone!
This month I took you to Kentucky for the first time--and we made the trip by ourselves! Your granny kept you in her room in a pack and play and while you did wake up for an extra feeding each night, you still slept really well. I think your granny just wanted to wake you up to play anyways. ;) You charmed the pants off the neighborhood with your sweet smile and lots of eye contact. Your cousin Eli also met you and is absolutely obsessed with you. I know he wishes you would grow quickly so you could play baseball together, but he is still excited to get to teach you everything.
This month you also had your first round of shots. Your dad and I both went with you to the appointment and it absolutely broke both of our hearts to see you in pain and so upset. I was able to feed you right afterwards in the doctor's office which helped you calm down so much. We spent the rest of the day snuggled up together while you napped. I couldn't believe you weren't more fussy through the day--you mainly just wanted to eat and sleep. :)
Speaking of your doctor's appointments--you now weigh 11 lbs and 13 oz and are 23 inches long. You gained both 3 lbs and grew 3 inches in one month! You are really growing and meeting all of your milestones which thrills us to no end.
One of your favorite things to do is to smile to show off. When we were at the doctor, he asked if you had started smiling yet. Your sweet face lit up with the biggest grin and made all of us laugh as you showed off. You aren't a fan of tummy time unless it's on my chest, but you do love laying on your back to move your little arms and legs. You love showing off your neck muscles when someone is holding you though--and we are all very excited to make a big deal over you. :)
Henry, being home with you during this time has been the biggest joy of my life. I have learned what it means to really put someone above yourself, which has been so incredibly difficult but has also incredibly rewarding. I am not looking forward to going back to work on June 3rd, at all. I can't even think about it without getting choked up. I am trying to soak in every single snuggle and cuddle with you while I can.
You are still eating every 3 hours or so during the daytime. Sometimes you need to eat a little bit earlier if you have been particularly active or a little bit longer if you are napping. You tend to nap extra on Monday and Tuesday. I think it's because you have had some really big and active weekends to recover from sleepwise! :) We are doing a loose version of Babywise and you are absolutely thriving on it. You eat, sleep, and play like you could read the book yourself! :)
At night, you are just absolutely the best sleeper. You will normally sleep between 6-9 hours and then after eating and a diaper change you will sleep another 3 or so. I have been a very well rested momma for quite some time and for that I am very thankful! I am a much better mom when I have had enough sleep and get to shower in the mornings. :)
You are the sweetest baby and have the best temperament. I want you to stay a baby for forever, but I am also excited to see how you grow this next month. Every day is the best day because I get to see your sweet face in the morning and rock you to sleep in the evenings!
I love you so so much Henry and I am so thankful I get to be your momma. :)
Here is my sweet Henry at two months!


And for comparison...here is my sweet Henry at his newborn baby appointment...

And here is Henry at his two month appointment!
He is seriously so enormous compared to his baby picture!
