8/52

You smile all over yourself. I love how you grin at everyone but reserve the really big ones for familiar faces. You are a charmer. 

7/52

Henry randomly gave you some loving this week. He doesn't always love sharing the attention, but we are getting there. You tolerate the shoves and screams well. 

6/52

You are precious at bedtime. Right before you fall asleep, you give this goofy grin that just melts me. It doesn't matter how hard the day has been, that smile makes it all go away. 

5/52

A little late, but what else is new...

You have an awesome older brother. He's pretty much the bomb diggity in my eyes (except for when he doesn't nap). I pray every night that the two of you grow to be great pals. That each of you can be an example to each other. That you are leaders in your own way and strong yet humble men. 

I also pray that the day will come when Henry doesn't throw things at you... But we are working on that :)

4/52

You are a growing fool! I easily forgot how much babies grow during the first few weeks. It is hard to believe these tiny little feet will one day be the stinky culprits that I smell around the house. I wish I could bottle up your sweet baby smell to whiff during those times :)

Fearless

Oh my sweet Henry. I've been thinking of words I would use to describe you and today fearless stood out loud and clear. We went to the park today and you immediately ventured over to the pond's edge to "see ducks".  

A nice gentleman shared a piece of bread with you to feed the ducks and geese.  After one throw you hurriedly gave me the bread and exclaimed, "you throw momma."  I feared we were headed towards a little break down. But, within minutes you were chasing geese and had your toes so close to the edge I was holding onto your shirt in fear. 

You are all boy. You climb, run, slide and knock things over with the best of the best. However, you still look back at your dad or I to make sure we are there. Bud, your cheering section is right behind you. Go on and be your fearless self. 

3/52

We are still trying to figure out this whole two kid thing. Henry went from a go go go kid to being forced to slow down a little. I know the day will soon come when you are both running around and I am doing my best to keep up. For now, we will enjoy sitting outside with your brother "goes wimming" and squirts you with water from his fire hose.  You two are going to be awesome together.