9 weeks & first real run

Look at those chubby legs!!

Today I decided I wanted to do something about these 5 pounds I need to lose to get back to my pre pregnancy weight. So, I loaded up Henry and we went for a run. AHN gals : I wanted to use the jogging stroller but this is how far I got (Kit will have to help me! :))

So instead, we ran with this stroller. Henry was such a good running buddy and afterwards gave me a smile...which was sweet because I thought I was going to die! . I think I stopped at about 16 weeks of pregnancy and just walked the rest of the pregnancy.

Oh, it's been too long...I do love running in the fresh air. There's nothing like running shoes, your iPod and a good run.

Quirky...just like me!

So, Kit got me my favorite flower for valentine's day...tulips! I just love tulips. They are quirky...just put them in the sunshine and watch them pop open and twist all about.
I just had to share such a pretty picture...

THINK SPRING :)

Our 2 month old

Henry is now 2 months old...time is flying by too fast! It seems like just yesterday we brought home the little floppy headed, slept all the time, fell asleep eating little boy. Not any more! I shouldn't say that...Henry has always seemed very alert to me, even in the hospital; he was born at 2:05 pm and didn't fall asleep until his 9:30p feeding. He's the type that when he's awake, he's awake! and when he's asleep, he's asleep! He is becoming alot more interactive and starting to be okay with Poppa too! Saturday, I was able to go out and run some errands and enjoy myself while the boys stayed at home...sounds like they had a great time!

Yesterday, we went to both Sunday school and worship and Henry was in nursery the whole time (I just had to feed him in between services) and they said he's a sweet, cuddly lil' guy. The old ladies said he is a very pretty boy (but we won't tell Poppa they mention "pretty" and "his boy" in the same sentence!).

He's beginning to stay awake at longer periods through out the day and I'm wondering if he really needs his first morning nap...we'll see.

He still has beautiful blue eyes...I'm so curious to see in the coming months if they stay or change. His hair is starting to fall out but it continues to look auburn to me.

His appointment isn't until next Monday, his Ped is out all this week and I really didn't want to see the other guy, I'll wait thank you! I can't wait to see how much he weighs. He was 11#7 at one month, I'm guessing at least around 14#...

Well, Mr. Serious knows to turn off the smiles when the camera comes out because he was SO cute this morning until the black thing is in front of his face, he stopped it altogether and just stared at me!

Video seems to be more his thing...(please ingnore ME!)

Henry's First Valentine's

We had such a great Valentine's Day! Kit & I found this great little restaurant that was close to home, the atmosphere was awesome with dim lighting, our table was perfect in a corner by the fireplace, great music playing, fabulous food and...free babysitting! What's this place called you ask?!

Our Living Room!

That's right, we had to get creative about having a good Valentine's dinner and were weren't about to try to get to a restaurant...they are always crazy busy! And, with no Grandma or Mamaw around we decided to stay home.

We decided to fondue...our favorite restaurant is here but it is very expensive and this way we saved money!! It was super yummy. We fondued steak in a red wine base with vegetables. Dessert was yum with milk chocolate and we dipped pound cake, graham crackers, bananas, and marshmallows. (We had to skip the cheese round...none for me while breastfeeding!)

Anyway, Mr. Henry did such a great job...we waited until after I fed him in the evening and got his bath. Then, we put him in his bouncy seat in front of the fire to watch the flames...he was quite taken with the flames (It wasn't too close mamaw ;))! Then, he took a power nap while we had dessert and coffee. It was then one more feeding and he was out for the night :).

And, a good time was had by all!

So, What did YOU do?!

Poppa Time

They are looking more & more alike!

It is really cute to see Kit & Henry interact! They are so cute together and Henry is really starting to look around when Kit talks!

I don't want to ruin Henry's surprise...

BUT, if you aren't in Henry's immediate family you won't be getting a personal Valentine in the mail from him but I did want to show you what he made this year and share through the web:).

I don't think I'll have time to post tomorrow so I thought I'd share a day early...

Speaking of Valentine's Day...my husband did something TRULY romantic for me! He decided to give me my gift a week early and I couldn't be happier! The man really does know my love for cleaning and it's pretty sad that I could be so excited over...
my VERY OWN carpet cleaner! That's right, I LOVE to clean and have clean carpet...it's amazing! Thanks Kit...I LOVE IT!!! :)

Sizes & Sleep

Don't even think about asking me to smile...
I've got more than one chin going on...

"Mom, did you see those squares move?!"

I am finally coming to the realization of just how big Henry really is. Yesterday, the outfit in yesterday's picture was 3-6 mo and I know it is a little "tight" on him. So, he has some 6 month things in the closet and thought I would try and see. Today's outfit is 6 month both in shirt and pants. WHAT?! He's only 8 weeks old! I filled up a box last week and put all newborn, and 0-3 in there. Everyday I try to put him in a 3-6 outfit just "one more time" but the majority are too short that I can't snap them or too tight in the waist for his big belly :).

Henry and I are getting better at napping and sleeping. I include me in that because I truly believe if I want him to sleep better at night, I need to put him down for naps BEFORE he fusses, otherwise he is too tired and it takes him about 5 minutes to fall asleep and wake up about 45 minutes into it, needing to put himself back to sleep. On the other hand, if I lay him down before he shows signs of fussiness, he'll fall fast asleep and stay asleep for the whole nap. For him, sleep = more sleep. Last night he broke his record of 7 hours and went 7 1/2 hours. Also, it was his first night in his big boy crib in his room. I wish I would have gotten the 7 1/2 hours of sleep, but instead I still kept waking up every 3 checking on him!

Some of his outright screaming in the evening has proven he is just exhausted and I think he has gotten himself "sleep deprived". If he is too tired and doesn't take good naps and follows that pattern all day (more than 1 or 2 naps), then he'll have a meltdown at night and just crash but won't sleep any longer...maybe only 4 1/2 or 5 hour stretches.

We are having alot of fun with him and while I know I obsess over his schedule at times, Kit keeps assuring me that it's only part of the fun! haha.

When Kit comes home in the evenings, he gets Henry from his nap, and is always assured a smile! I feed him and then that is just Poppa & Henry time while I am able to get a few things done and finish up supper.

Well, Happy Friday and hope ya'll have a great weekend :)

Me & Henry

I think my new little sidekick sure is cute! Today we went to a friends house from church for a play date! It was good to get out of the house and of course show off Henry!
His hair sure has lightened up and this picture shows it's not really dark brown like mine anymore!

Happy Wednesday

8 weeks

Here's our big 8 week old! He has become alot more animated and last night we heard a quick little laugh! Of course, we tried everything to get him to do it again...Henry just stared at us like we were crazy! He's such a good listener and loves to watch your mouth when you are talking to him.

We went to MOPS again today and he was a big boy and went to the nursery. They said he did great! ;)

Blue- Eyed Cutie

Looks awfully big in his striped hoodie!

Cuddle Bug

I think a little somebody caught my cold and I've had quite the little cuddlebug on my hands today.

If you can't tell, he's holding on for dear life onto my shirt...

Just a little changing table talk...

Look how far he's come...

LiTTle FaRmEr

Kisses?!

Henry wasn't sure about getting a kiss from his little cousin!

Look Familiar?!

This is how Henry likes to walk around in the evenings during fussy time.

One day I wondered where I had seen that before...

Guess Who's 7 weeks...

Henry has been such a blessing to Kit & I! He sure is growing fast and we enjoy seeing him smile and have alot of more control over his arm movements. He holds his head up really well and likes to stand with assistance. He's becoming quite the talkative boy when he wants to be...especially in the morning. We sure do love you, Henry! (I like to call him "Hen" for short...but Kit doesn't like that...maybe one day he'll be our little Hank! ;)).

Pretty Blues

"Chubs"

Henry's First Indiana Trip

Well, a GREAT trip back to Indiana was had by all! We left late Thursday Night around 9:30p after Henry's last feeding and bath. He did great and slept the whole time except for feedings. He gave us another 6 hour stretch which got us through Nashville. We arrived at my parents at about 8:30a in time for his morning feeding. Then, Kit and I promptly laid down for a quick nap. Friday afternoon we drove to visit Grammie & Grampie and it was so nice as Kit's parents and Gima came, too! Grammie & Grampie
Mamaw & Papaw

Saturday was alot of fun. My mom, sister and sister-in-law hosted an Open House for friends and family to come meet Henry! He was passed around and eeewwwed and aaaahhhhed over :). He did really well and pretty much slept the whole time!

The Roberson's & Cadwallader's
Me, Marney, Amy, Mallory & Henry
Great Grandma Berninger

Me & Alex and Dawn & Henry

Mom & Henry
Dad, Henry & Great Grandpa Berninger

Sunday we got up and headed to our old church for Henry's baby/parent dedication. It was great to see church family again and we are so thankful Pastor Ted & Sue were able to perform the dedication!

Our Little Family!

Pastor Ted & Henry

Henry & Paisley (They are 3 weeks apart)

Me, Henry & Amy

After church we went to Kit's parents house to spend time with his family. The Auntie's finally got to get their hands on him!! :)

The Cousins
A. Kenlyn & Henry
Henry & A. Shana

Gima

Poor Henry hardly slept very well on Sunday and probably from sheer exhaustion went 7 hours on Sunday night!

We got up on Monday morning and I fed Henry while Kit packed the explorer. Granny ran over to see how much Henry has grown(sorry, I didn't get a picture)! We left about 9:30a and arrived home about 8:45p. Henry did great; Kit and I weren't sure how the day drive would go but he was really good. We couldn't ask for it to go any smoother.

Of course, it wouldn't be Indiana without me getting a sinus infection. Today Henry and I have pretty much sat of the couch as I can't stop sneezing, my eyes won't stop watering and I can't stop blowing my nose. My loving husband brought me home a new tub of Vick's!
My FaVoRiTe :)