A little about Henry :)

My sweet little Henry is 3 1/2 and I am finally realizing that he is not a baby :) I mean, I have known he is a big boy, but man, it's really kicking my butt when I see him keeping up with Owen as doing things not all 3 year olds do!! I have always looked at him as being the baby, even after ellanore was born! Probably because he is the baby of the boys :) 

Henry is calm. Henry is encouraging. Henry is a lover. He goes in for big long kisses and long squeeze hugs:) He loves to be encouraged and affirmed and he loves to send that back. He can get mad, but he usually is quick to move on. He can typically see the wise choice and come to understand we only want best for him. He is always interested in attempting new things.  He seems to be a natural althlete , as much as a 3 year old can be and he enjoys it :) He tries so hard to be as fast as Owen. It usually results in Owen arriving at finish line first with Henry on the groud halfway there, sad because he didn't win. But we encourage him to finish and try try again :) It might be a tough lesson to learn, but your not always going to be the best at something, doesn't mean you should ever give up though. His best friend is Owen. He loves that boy so so much. I love when they play and they create new worlds and games. Lately everything is turned into a video game. They are watching a movie, let's turn it into a video game, laying in bed, let's grab a stuffed animal and pretend to play Video games! Oh the sprinkler is on, let's be Mario and luegie and fight bowser, andthe yard is filled with differnt levels :) I just love how their friendship is. 

He fights with Ellanore the most, but she still brings him such joy and laughter! He is a great partner for her when she might be a little nervous or needs some extra help. They being only 18 months apart, might be challenging in years to come, but I think mainly it is a blessing. 

Henry is smart. He knows more than I I realize :)Henry is funny. His big brother Owen has taught him some

Pretty crazy faces to make :) Henry is a buddy. Like all my kids, he takes a while to warm up at first, he is not just going to start chatting with you the moment you meet him, but maybe the next time:) 

He loves pizza :) before I plan out my

Grocery list  and meal plan I ask what they would like for dinner and he always

Shouts PIZZA!!"with macaroni (pepperoni) and pineapple!! And cheese!!"  He would eat it every day. Thank goodness too because I make it A LOT!! He will eat carrots straight from the bag. He does it so much he got Owen and ellanore hooked too !! He loves a good dance party and prefers Roar by Katy perry or What does the fox say :) amoung a few other favorites. 

It's a blessing to watch him grow but bittersweet. He is the baby boy!! His baby-ness is slipping away and I want it to hold on as long as possible.  But I know  that's not how it works :) 

Henry Fielding Reed, you are a gift , a treasure and I love  you, love you so.