You've probably noticed that the bulk of my posts in recent weeks is of the photographic variety. This is no accident. Henry, newly one year old, requires constant attention. This is certainly normal baby-becoming-toddler behavior. He wants to engage with me, point at things, try out words, read books of his own choosing, play with Evelyn in ways that require a little physical help, and practice walking. Oh yes, and he also wants to be outside as often and for as long as possible. Henry is avid grass/pine cone/ dirt eater. And,
like his sister before him, he has reached the stage of the Car seat Olympian. Back-arching and ear-piercing screams are his specialty when Henry does not want to do something. This little guy means business! Bribes rarely work (I've tried handing him toys, books, snacks while buckling him in, but he is no fool).
Henry is now twenty pounds and about twenty-nine inches tall. He has eight teeth (four on top, four on the bottom) and he loves using them to eat all manner of food (and outdoor objects, see above). Recently, Henry has discovered that blueberries are scrumptious. He also likes coconut yogurt, peaches, pears, brown rice pasta, kidney beans, and chicken. Avocados are still a favorite. For his birthday, he enjoyed a fruit tart topped with blueberries and he thought it was quite good-- we also got one for Evelyn and she told us that it was delicious. The cutest sight: Evelyn and Henry "blowing" out candles together. Henry just learned to blow and he does it the same way his sister does. . . he tucks in his lower lip and makes an exaggerated "fff" sound. Happy Birthday, Henry!
