Dear Henry:
It’s been six months since you were born. Hard to believe, but it’s true. During that time, you have become such a part of our lives that it’s strange to think you haven’t always been here with us. Every morning we look forward to you waking up so that we can see your bright smile. You almost always wake up smiling, it’s so sweet to see.
Once awake, you seem to remember just how hungry you are and you start to fuss. It’s not a full-out cry at this point, but I know the sound well. I also know that if we don’t feed you in five minutes or less, that fussing will turn to crying so we usually get something in your tummy right away. In the past two weeks you started eating cereal as part of this morning routine.
I won’t lie to you – you make a mess. But it’s a cute mess. And it cracks me up too, your constant battle to grab the spoon from me. You haven’t figured out yet that it’s a fight you can’t, or shouldn’t, win, but you try anyway.
The rest of the day goes by in a blur. You go visit your little friend Braddock, the son of your babysitter, while I work for a few hours every morning. I miss you, but I know it’s good for you, and soon enough you are back in my arms. The afternoon hours pass quickly and we play games or read books or you swing in your swing while I make dinner.
And before we know it, Daddy is home and wants his turn with you. I willingly share you because I am glad that you and Daddy seem to have a special bond already.
Speaking of special, you are such a happy baby. I want to say that for the record with the hopes that you will remain happy, especially as you grow older (teenage years come to mind) and face challenges and such. You are friendly to everyone, especially your sweet cousin with whom you spent a lot of time recently. I look forward to seeing the friendship between you two in the upcoming years.
You’re growing so fast. So fast that it amazes me yet at the same time, I can hardly wait for the next phases too: the crawling (we fully expect this in the next two months), the talking, and yes, even the walking. You’re already rolling over like a champ and you have three teeth in place with a fourth on its way. You are super strong – you spend hours on your stomach with your hands and legs in the air in your classic “Superman” pose. You are getting better at holding things too – just today you fed yourself by holding your bottle for the first time.
With all of this growing, you’re starting to look less like a newborn and more like a baby/toddler. You seem to be changing before our very eyes.
But change like this is good, right? Especially when we get to witness it first hand. So Happy Six Month Birthday Henry… Six months ago you came into this world and changed our lives forever. We are so glad you’re here.
All our love,
Momma & Daddy
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