Lainey & Henry

Dear Henry -

Lainey is your official back seat companion & you absolutely love it.  She sings songs to you, chats, makes silly faces & keeps you completely entertained. I love it too b/c you have recently started to get bored in the backseat if its just you & me in the car.  It is also rather entertaining what Lainey will think of to keep you happy.  This morning on the way to school you started fussing, she tried to give you the pacifier & I guess you didn't want it.  Next thing I hear she says "Henry!"  I look in the mirror & all I can see is the back of her head as she is leaning in really close to you.  Lainey then looks up & tells me "Henry keeps sucking on my nose!"  She says this as if you have the ability to go after her nose....wonder if it has anything to do with her sticking her nose right in front of your open mouth.  So, in case there was any doubt - we now know you will suck on anything.

One of Lainey's favorite things to do these days is write on the whiteboard easel.  You aren't quite old enough to play teacher with her - but she often writes things about you on the board.  She called us over the other day to see "Hennrey is a happy silly boy!" and a cute drawing of you.  After telling her how much I loved the picture, I cautiously say, "Henry is spelled h-e-n-r-y, only one N and one E".  She looks at w/o blinking an eye, "No" and turns back to drawing on her whiteboard.  All righty then.

We finally remembered to bring the camera to Lainey's softball game.  At her request - you were dressed in one of your baseball outfits for the occasion.  Didn't get a picture of your outfit - but few good ones of Lainey.

In other news....you rolled over for the first time yesterday!  You've definitely been getting better at tummy time, but I was quite surprised.  You started pushing with one arm, wobbled a little and then boom - all the way over from your belly to your back.  Jack & I were watching and gave you all sorts of applause when you were done.  You were quite pleased with yourself & lots of grins & squeals followed.  A few minutes later I put you back on your belly to see if you would do it again.  Uh, no - you didn't like this at all & immediately protested as if to say Jeez mom, can't you be happy w/ one roll? Sorry kiddo, I'm thoroughly impressed!

We've been enjoying lots of lunchtime visits from Auntie Sara...and your Dad & I even had date night this week & you hung out at Sara's with Ryan.  Ryan thought you were pretty fun & was nice enough to give you one of his favorite books about fire trucks from when he was younger.  

After your bath this morning happily talking to your friend the cow.  I'm not sure what it is - but something about laying on your changing table, you love it.  You talk to the cow, stare out the window, my patience w/ standing there usually ends before you tired of hanging out!

We're headed to Manteca this weekend for a tournament - you are quite the baseball fan!

love,

mama