(Actually 13 months when they were taken, but 1 year sounds better.)
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Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Dancin' Video
VIDEO - Dancin'
Originally uploaded by Henry William
Thursday, November 6, 2008
New Stats & First Step!
The King had his 1-year check-up today. Here are the new stats:
Weight: 28lb 4oz, 97th percentile
Height: 30 3/4", 90th percentile
Head Circumference: 19 1/2", 97th percentile
We are currently in negotiations with the Chiefs for Henry to become the new linebacker.
At the check-up, Laura was showing the doctor how she tries to encourage Henry to start walking on his own. She has him stand up with his back against her legs and wiggles her fingers out in front of him in the hopes that he'll take a step towards her hands. It hadn't happened - until today! He just barely lifted up a little foot and put it down the tiniest bit forward. First step!
He also got four shots...he wails hard the moment he's getting the shots, but recovers very quickly. (He's been asleep ever since we got home, so we'll see if there's going to be any soreness this evening and night. He's always done fine in the past. I got a flu shot, and am proud to report I didn't cry at all.)
-Aaron
Weight: 28lb 4oz, 97th percentile
Height: 30 3/4", 90th percentile
Head Circumference: 19 1/2", 97th percentile
We are currently in negotiations with the Chiefs for Henry to become the new linebacker.
At the check-up, Laura was showing the doctor how she tries to encourage Henry to start walking on his own. She has him stand up with his back against her legs and wiggles her fingers out in front of him in the hopes that he'll take a step towards her hands. It hadn't happened - until today! He just barely lifted up a little foot and put it down the tiniest bit forward. First step!
He also got four shots...he wails hard the moment he's getting the shots, but recovers very quickly. (He's been asleep ever since we got home, so we'll see if there's going to be any soreness this evening and night. He's always done fine in the past. I got a flu shot, and am proud to report I didn't cry at all.)
-Aaron
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Birthday Boy
I'm not sure Laura and I completely believe it, but yesterday was King Henry's first birthday. Laura was able to get the day off work, and we both worked hard throughout the day baking and cleaning for his party that we threw for KC-area relatives. Laura made three different kinds of cupcakes plus taco soup, and my mom brought white chicken chili. We gave him our gift, a baby doll, in the afternoon. He loves pictures of babies, so we thought he'd like a doll. He was a little underwhelmed, but he did give it a hug. We dressed him in some cowboy gear for a Halloween costume, and took some pictures quickly, because it didn't stay on very long. Guests starting arriving around 5:30, and as usual, Henry loved having lots of people around to charm and get attention from. We put a candle on one of the vanilla cupcakes and sang happy birthday to him, then waited for him to dive into the cupcake...but he took it pretty easy, eating it in fairly small bites. He seemed a little curious as to why everyone was so fascinated by watching him eat. He of course polished the whole thing off.
Next came the presents, with a little help opening from Mom & Dad. He got lots of great clothes, books and toys. He liked making toys make noise, including a potty training book that includes a button to push that makes the sound of a toilet flushing. Everyone seemed to have a great time, including the honoree.
Every parent we talk to tells us how fast he'll grow up, but there's just no understanding it until it actually happens. It's both thrilling and a little sad to me that he is already one. Part of me doesn't want him to grow up, but a bigger part of me is excited to see what's in store for him and us in the future. There's no shortage of love for the little guy, so he should be alright :)
-Aaron
Next came the presents, with a little help opening from Mom & Dad. He got lots of great clothes, books and toys. He liked making toys make noise, including a potty training book that includes a button to push that makes the sound of a toilet flushing. Everyone seemed to have a great time, including the honoree.
Every parent we talk to tells us how fast he'll grow up, but there's just no understanding it until it actually happens. It's both thrilling and a little sad to me that he is already one. Part of me doesn't want him to grow up, but a bigger part of me is excited to see what's in store for him and us in the future. There's no shortage of love for the little guy, so he should be alright :)
-Aaron
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
I miss one day and he becomes smarter
Last night I had to work overnight on the Hematology/Oncology floor. Aaron said that after coming home from his grandparent's house, Henry appeared to look for me and started crying when I was not around. Hearing that made me sad. I really wanted to be there, especially now that he is expecting in and remembers things. I got home today around noon and he was sleeping. When he woke up I grabbed him and he just clung to me for the longest time giving me a hug. I could tell he genuinely missed me. It was so sweet feeling his little hands around my neck.
Tonight when I was with him, he started doing two new things. First off, he wanted to eat something very specific so he would sign "more" and then point to what he wanted. Does that count as a two word sentence? He did this on two separate occassions (and yes I gave him what he wanted). Then, Aaron and I were discussing whether or not Henry smelled like poop (he did). While we were talking about it, Henry signed diaper. I've never seen him sign it so clearly, and we didn't even say "diaper change," he just knew it. What a smart guy. Oh, another thing I forgot. While we were looking at a book he had "boo."
Man, new things are happening every day. I think we are about 6 months behind in his baby book, and if he keeps this we'll have to hire a secretary. Hmmm, that would be nice on so many levels.
Alright, my post call body requires sleep.
Good night
Tonight when I was with him, he started doing two new things. First off, he wanted to eat something very specific so he would sign "more" and then point to what he wanted. Does that count as a two word sentence? He did this on two separate occassions (and yes I gave him what he wanted). Then, Aaron and I were discussing whether or not Henry smelled like poop (he did). While we were talking about it, Henry signed diaper. I've never seen him sign it so clearly, and we didn't even say "diaper change," he just knew it. What a smart guy. Oh, another thing I forgot. While we were looking at a book he had "boo."
Man, new things are happening every day. I think we are about 6 months behind in his baby book, and if he keeps this we'll have to hire a secretary. Hmmm, that would be nice on so many levels.
Alright, my post call body requires sleep.
Good night
Monday, October 20, 2008
Almost one year
It's been a while since either Aaron or I wrote. I guess things are just happening too fast. I had a wonderful month. I'm in outpatient cardiology. At work I only work 8 hours or less, and the best thing is I'm learning new stuff constantly. When I get home I still have time and energy for Henry. Even better is that I had most weekends off. It really makes me look forward to being finished with residency. Really, it's less than two years away.
Ok, onto the part the blog is about... Henry. He really has been doing great. This month he has been very happy. We went to Mpls earlier this month and while we had a good time, it seemed to screw up his sleep schedule a bit. Once we got home he kept waking up at night. Now that he is older, his screams seem more harsh and more desperate. Still it's hard to listen to him cry, even though I've done it before. I lay awake in bed trying to convince myself that he's okay and is just wanting attention, but then the doubts creep in. What if he tossed his blanked off and he is freezing? What if he peed all over himself, what if he is really hungry? I actually slept upstairs for one night. It didn't help much, I could still hear him. I did let him cry for over an hour before Aaron finally hit his limit. Then I feed him and he instantly went back to bed. It's been better recently. I was talking to other mothers and I really should be happy that he sleeps so much. At night he will sleep a total of 12-13 hours.
Yesterday I took Henry swimming for the second time. At first when we got in the water he was apprehensive and cold. I let him stay in the shallow water a bit and he was sitting in my lap splashing in the water. Then an elderly woman came over and sat with us. She reallly liked Henry. I couldn't blame her, but it felt a little weird. She then went off to swim laps, but frequently checked on Henry. Henry seemed to like her too so I guess it was fine. We went into deeper water and Henry really seemed to enjoy himself. I put him on his back against my arm and started to move him. Automatically he started kicking his legs. Also, he inadvertantly dunked himself, and he was okay! I've signed up Henry for swimming lessons starting next week. I'm excited.
Well, that's enough for now. I always like to include pictures of Henry with the post, but I don't have one now. I apologize.
Laura
Ok, onto the part the blog is about... Henry. He really has been doing great. This month he has been very happy. We went to Mpls earlier this month and while we had a good time, it seemed to screw up his sleep schedule a bit. Once we got home he kept waking up at night. Now that he is older, his screams seem more harsh and more desperate. Still it's hard to listen to him cry, even though I've done it before. I lay awake in bed trying to convince myself that he's okay and is just wanting attention, but then the doubts creep in. What if he tossed his blanked off and he is freezing? What if he peed all over himself, what if he is really hungry? I actually slept upstairs for one night. It didn't help much, I could still hear him. I did let him cry for over an hour before Aaron finally hit his limit. Then I feed him and he instantly went back to bed. It's been better recently. I was talking to other mothers and I really should be happy that he sleeps so much. At night he will sleep a total of 12-13 hours.
Yesterday I took Henry swimming for the second time. At first when we got in the water he was apprehensive and cold. I let him stay in the shallow water a bit and he was sitting in my lap splashing in the water. Then an elderly woman came over and sat with us. She reallly liked Henry. I couldn't blame her, but it felt a little weird. She then went off to swim laps, but frequently checked on Henry. Henry seemed to like her too so I guess it was fine. We went into deeper water and Henry really seemed to enjoy himself. I put him on his back against my arm and started to move him. Automatically he started kicking his legs. Also, he inadvertantly dunked himself, and he was okay! I've signed up Henry for swimming lessons starting next week. I'm excited.
Well, that's enough for now. I always like to include pictures of Henry with the post, but I don't have one now. I apologize.
Laura
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