Open Call Out! - OK I'm AWing Henry :)

[laurski81]

My computer is acting up this morning and I can't get to my document with who I have called and who I have not

Anyone want to take today's slot and AW their kiddo(s)?

[somethingcleverer]

What about Henry laurski81?

[laurski81]

Maybe I will! I work from home on Fridays and things are usually kind of crazy for me but maybe I can post some pictures once Henry naps.

[trixi282]

Apr 3, 2015 11:21:43 GMT -5 laurski81 said:

Maybe I will! I work from home on Fridays and things are usually kind of crazy for me but maybe I can post some pictures once Henry naps.

Dooooo it!!!!

[laurski81]

Well as you all know Henry is what you would call a "spirited" child. He had bad, bad, awful reflux the whole first year of his life and he spent most of that time screaming and being awake.  He still doesn't fall asleep easy nor sleep through the night but I'll keep him.  He is somewhat "famous" for his grumpy face but when he does smile he has the most amazing smile that I have ever seen.

He keeps my H and I on our toes and he is very smart, stubborn, and defiant, but under it all is a very sweet boy.  His vocabulary amazes me and some of the things he comes up with just further demonstrates just how smart he really is...it scares me sometimes. He seems excited to be a big brother and that there is a baby coming but I honestly do not think that he really gets it. 

Thank you for allowing me to AW my crazy little boy.

Our very first picture of Henry


From his first Halloween


Some of my favorites from his 6 month shoot


9 Months

1 year

A few of my favorites from our wedding




Two Years Old

SpiderMan


Of course some of his best grumpy faces - I would have been here forever if I posted all so here are just a few






And lastly one of his amazing smile

[bliz1712]

That last one is awesome, and his eyes are gorgeous!!  He actually looks like a completely different kid when he smiles, lol

Did you ever end up switching to a toddler bed? Does he like it?

[laurski81]

Apr 3, 2015 14:28:36 GMT -5 bliz1712 said:

That last one is awesome, and his eyes are gorgeous!!  He actually looks like a completely different kid when he smiles, lol

Did you ever end up switching to a toddler bed? Does he like it?

He is actually in a twin bed now and he really likes it and did really, really well for about a month. Then all of a sudden bedtime has become a nightmare again and he is up 3 times a night screaming for us. I try to get to the root of what is bothering him but he tells me "nothing" and that he's "not scared Momma" he just wants to see me.  I am honestly wondering if this latest bought of not STTN is because of the new baby coming. He has also started telling my niece that I am "his Momma" and for her to "leave his Momma alone" so yeah...ugh  He has NEVER done that before and they are together all the time.

[jennmm]

I always love seeing Henry! He such a handsome guy, even when he's grumpy! Beautiful smile!

[jodielyn10]

OMG I love him! I remember thinking right from the start how much personality he has - even as a baby, when most babies look like squishy blobs, Henry looked like a little individual. His face is just so full of expression and personality - granted a grumpy one LOL - and I think it's wonderful! I can't wait to see the scowl he puts on to meet his new brother or sister! HAHA

[mightybee]

I love him, grumpy face and all! It may not seem like it now, but I know he'll be a great big brother.

You mentioned hes very verbal. What are some of the things he says that surprise you?

[laurski81]

Apr 3, 2015 14:53:16 GMT -5 mightybee said:

I love him, grumpy face and all! It may not seem like it now, but I know he'll be a great big brother.

You mentioned hes very verbal. What are some of the things he says that surprise you?

I guess it is really just how he will actually have a conversation with me.  It's not just a sentence here and there but if I ask him about something he will really make sure that I understand what he is trying to tell me.  His memorization kills me and while I know that we do read a lot of his favorite stories quite often, I just can't believe that when either my H or I are doing the reading he is reciting the same words with us like it's no big deal.  He does make up a lot of crap though so most of the time I have no idea if he is telling me the truth about what happened or what he "thinks" happened or "wanted" to happen

[somethingcleverer]

I love seeing pics of Henry, he is so handsome even when he has his grumpy face on.

Is his grumpy face mostly for show or is actually being grumpy?
What are you looking forward to doing with him this summer?

[laurski81]

Apr 3, 2015 15:00:13 GMT -5 somethingcleverer said:

I love seeing pics of Henry, he is so handsome even when he has his grumpy face on.

Is his grumpy face mostly for show or is actually being grumpy?
What are you looking forward to doing with him this summer?

The grumpy thing is about 75/25 with the majority of it actually being grumpy.  He hates when the camera comes out so that is a huge contributor to the problem. But also being that the "grumpy face" gets such a reaction anytime he does it from either my H and I (we always laugh) or anyone else that maybe will laugh or make a big deal about it, he tends to play it up and think that it is funny. 

I can't wait to take him to the beach and swimming at my parents house.  I will be out on Maternity leave all of June and my Mom only works PT so I am hoping that I can rope her into doing some outdoor stuff with us so she can help me with the baby and I can take Henry swimming and stuff.  He loves to swim and he loves the beach.

Oh and we live like 10 minutes (walking) from Dairy Queen so I am pretty excited to go for walks with Henry and the new baby there

[junkytrunk]

Love his little grumpy face!

[xanthepants]

The one of the headband cracks me up. And he looks like the devil (in a good way!) with the cookie monster bib - that has got to be my favorite hahahaha! I love how spirited he is. I always get a kick out of your stories and totally get that behind all that mischief is great intelligence. You can totally see it. He's our bad sleep partner in crime. I think of you MOTN and wonder if you are up like me- and just nod and think probably - yup.

[trixi282]

The top right spiderman one he looks a lot like his daddy. Although I usually think he looks like a blend of you both. Maybe its the grin in that one!

He's so cute, even with grump face. I remember so many of these photos from the past, and it just reminded me so much about how he looked like a little man as a baby.

I hope he really takes to the new baby when the time comes! I'm sure hell be a great big brother.

[starfishy]

He really is the only kid that I think looks the same in every picture from birth until present day. Like I would know it was him years and years from now.

He is so adorable and I think he and T would get along well (if being naughty is "well")

I think he'll surprise you and be an awesome big brother!

[origamimommy]

He is hilarious, and while I'm sure he's exhausting and a terror right now, I think he'll grow up to be a very successful man. He's just got very bold opinions and doesn't easily sway. Awful as toddler characteristics but will serve him well as an adult!

[bantyrooster]

Oh Henry! He is such a doll, I love him. Hearing how his vocab and speaking are advanced it make me wonder if he will be gifted. A thing that got me through G's devil 0-12 months of life was a lot of high needs babies are very smart.

Since he loves his bribes, just like Gage, what is the craziest thing you have bribed him to do.

[Deleted]

Yes I agree with origamimommy he is going to grow up to do amazing things! My 8 year old has the same personality. He came out difficult I swear. He has made me cry more than any other child, he has made me swear more than any other child, he has made me question my ability to parent more than any other child. He was maybe 20 months old when he told me he was going to cut me up into pieces and eat me. I called my husband at work and balled my eyes out because I thought for sure I was raising a sociopath and I shouldn't ever sleep with my eyes closed. You get what I am saying. He is also incredibly sweet and loving. I can say in all honesty that this past few months have been the best with him, now that we can reason and have more mature conversations and he is learning how to do different things with his anger and fear. I enjoy him so much now! We have always said that he is going to grow up to do great things and the same is gonna be true for Henry. Also, my other 3 are amazingly easy and compliant children so #2 could be a piece of cake!

[summergirl1211]

I'm so sorry I missed this today! Henry is just the cutest kid ever. The last one with his huge smile just lights up his whole face. It's like his smiles are a special gift that can only be experienced once in awhile .

[laurski81]

Apr 3, 2015 20:50:11 GMT -5 bantyrooster said:

Oh Henry! He is such a doll, I love him. Hearing how his vocab and speaking are advanced it make me wonder if he will be gifted. A thing that got me through G's devil 0-12 months of life was a lot of high needs babies are very smart.

Since he loves his bribes, just like Gage, what is the craziest thing you have bribed him to do.

It's hard to say what the craziest thing I've had to bribe him to do since I feel like I have to bribe him to do everything. Maybe the craziest time or situation was giving him M&Ms at 6am just so I could get out of the house because I had a huge work thing that day and my H was still working nights

[nursedesi]

Hes so dang cute!

[roo1582]

I love him. The stories you tell us about him just make me lol. He is so full of personality I think he and kayleigh would have a blast together. What are his favorite things to do right now?

[cbear]

He is just awesome and SO handsome!!! Besides you and your H who is his favorite person?

[babywinks]

He is seriously cute.

[aimeefarrahfowler]

Sorry I missed this! He is just so funny and I seriously love his grumpy face. I can't wait to see more picture of him and his baby sister!

[USCgirl]

laurski81, he is such a character! I can only imagine the things he must say these days! I love all of the photos that you have so diligently taken of him. I too love the last one with that big wonderful smile!