Henry at 4 Months....

We have been pretty busy the last few weeks and I haven't been able to post as often as I would have liked.  So over the next few days, I will be posting about our recent trips to Florida and Delaware, as well as the different things that Henry's been up to lately.

But before I post all of that, I wanted to show you Henry's 4 month pictures.  Henry was 4 months old yesterday and I can't believe how fast time as flown.  He's gotten SO big, although the pictures don't really do him justice!  :)

                                                4 Months                                3 Months

                                                4 Months                             3 Months

Out-takes:

Things Henry's doing at 4 months:

• He is "talking" like crazy!  I think he's discovered his voice and likes the sound of it.  :)  He'll lie in bed and just start talking (especially at 3 in the morning...which sometimes makes me laugh, but most of the time I just want him to go back to bed).
• He has been breathing more from his mouth (another new discovery) and he likes to hear himself breath out loud. 
• He has rolled over!  As of Oct. 10th, he has been rolling frontwards and backwards like a champ.  He's also been keeping his head up and playing on his stomach more than ever.  His neck muscles are really getting strong.
• He's grabbing more things...out of my hands, off of the ground, and anything around him.
• He's still not sleeping through the night - practically every 3 hours (like clockwork), but we're hoping he'll start sleeping in longer stretches soon....especially for my sake!
• He enjoying his first trip to the beach and the pool.  Henry was splashing with his arms and legs, loving the waves as they came up to his legs.
• He's using his exersaucer - he's using his feet to stand and is able to occupy himself for about 10-15 min. stretches. 
• Smiling and laughing more and more...can't get enough of his smiles.
• He's just STARTING to sit up...still falls alot, but working on it.  It was actually hard to get him to pose for the pictures this month because he kept wanting to sit up and wouldn't lean against the chair.

What I love... (part 2)

is snuggling with Henry and taking naps.  Everyone tells me this WON'T last and I need to soak it up while I can.  This picture is a tad bit blurry, but I love it.  

Good Morning!

 

Such a happy boy!
Don't judge the double chin...

Pudgy Rolls and Fat Cheeks...

So I decided to snap a few pictures the other day.  Henry was super smiley and I just can't believe how roly-poly he is.  Look at the rolls on his arms?  And those cheeks...I kiss them everyday - multiple times.  :)

A Trip to the Doctor

So going to the doctor hasn't been Henry's most favorite thing to do.  He screamed at his 1 month appointment...had a hard time scheduling his next month appointment and had to profusely apologize to the receptionist (consequently, he immediately stopped screaming when we walked out the doors and got a smile on his face).  I was glad to have my sister along with me at his 2 month appt. a few weeks ago and she was able to snap some pictures.  He was much more pleasant this trip, despite having to get a couple shots.  :(

**Excuse his nakedness...he got measured and weighed when we first came in (the kid is 15 pounds now!), but then had to wait for the doctor to come in...and it was chilly in there!

 

 

Holding His Head High...

Henry is doing such a great job with "tummy time."  We've been working on his neck muscles and although it isn't his favorite, I can usually get a smile before he puts his head down in exhaustion.  :)  There is usually a lot of grunting and groaning as well.  He's also been starting to roll over onto his back once he's tired.  Just love watching him grow....but want him to SLOW DOWN!

Henry is 3 months old!

Can't believe how fast time is going...everyday we're seeing changes in him and it's been a blast to watch him grow right before our eyes.  It's only been 3 months, but it feels like Henry's been part of our lives for so much longer than just this short period of time.  It's amazing how fast life seems to adjust to this new chapter in our lives. 

I've loved being at home with Henry and don't question our decision to stay at home for a second.  I've remarkably found things to do and the days fly by.  Henry's still on a pretty set schedule, so my days still mostly revolve around eating and sleeping.  I DO miss teaching, though.  I've been to school a few times since it started.  A friend of mine graciously watched Henry a couple of times during his afternoon nap (thanks again Laura!!), allowing me to run to school to do some reading testing.  It gave me my school "fix" and I loved being able to help.  I also wanted to show Henry to my kiddos from last year...I was pregnant the entire year and Henry didn't come until 6 days after the last day of school.  I loved seeing the surprise on their faces when they saw me and my little guy.  They were full of stories about how third grade was going and it tugged on my heart a little to think about what I'm missing.  I LOVE being a teacher and feel like God's given me a gift for it.  But I look at Henry's face and realize I'm right where He wants me for the moment.    I'm extremely fortunate to be able to stay at home and am thankful that I'm in charge of Henry's day.  Yikes, it's a big responsibility, but I'm praying for wisdom everyday and giving Henry up to Him.  

 Here are Henry's 3 month pictures...(and 2nd month alongside to compare)

  

                   Henry at 3 months                                           Henry at 2 months

                  Henry at 3 months                                              Henry at 2 months

Some 3 month out-takes...  :)

Again, what are you doing to me mom?  Still having a hard time sitting up...

 He's moving more and more...making it hard for me to get a clear picture...

Things Henry can do at 3 months:

• Sucks his fingers constantly.  Not one particular finger or hand.  Sometimes he gets both of them in there.
• LOVES to stand - prefers to be standing most of the time.  Really working his leg muscles.
• Always wants to be facing out and looking around.  Doesn't want to miss out on any action.
• His neck is getting stronger by the day.  He's able to lift his head during tummy time for longer periods of time, although it's still not his favorite.
• He can roll from his stomach to his back.
• His eyes follow us across the room and it looks like he can see us from longer distances.
• He is starting to giggle.  I can't get enough of that sound. 
• He is on a pretty routine sleeping schedule.  2 hour nap in the morning, 3 hour nap in the afternoon, a cat nap around 5:30, and bedtime around 8.
• He's waking up only 1 time at night to feed - around 4 am!  Thank you Henry!
• He loves his playmat and is grabbing ahold of more things. 
• Sits in his Bumbo seat for about 10 minute stretches and watches me in the kitchen.
• Still falls asleep easily in the car, although is not staying asleep when we get out of the car like he used to.
• LOVES bathtime - is starting to kick and giggle in the bathtub.