Learning

Two weeks ago I walked into Henry's room to find him watching Wade rake leaves through his window. He was chuckling to himself and then said "Bapa. I see you bottom." I peaked out the window. Sure enough, it was a classic case of plumbers crack. A couple of days later I asked Henry to pick up his train. "Okay Mama," he said, "but I will do it like Papa." And he yanked down his pants, turned around and starting picking up his toys with his tiny bottom hanging half way out.

Kids have this amazing ability to A) observe the world around them and B) remember every single detail. We are already getting corrected when we read his books that he got for his birthday, 2 days ago- "No Mama it's Brother not Bother." And Henry's ability to remember the beats and harmonies from music that he has only heard once or twice totally amazes me. He is singing songs from albums he has heard once or twice. Lyrics that Wade and I don't even recognize. He seems to be a very musical kid. Several weeks ago he placed all the containers in his room upside down on his tool bench, hooked his shakers and tambourines on to the plastic hooks on the wall, pulled up a bucket for a seat and started drumming on his home-made drum kit.

May we always have a roof above us, food before us, and love between us.
-Kelly family blessing, 2008

The Lip

Poor kid. He had a little bit of a rough week last week. It started with a visit to the doctor because of a rash on his head and then he hit is mouth on a toy the next day which chipped his front tooth and split his lip. So now he has a chipped tooth to go with the scar on his forehead. But, I am pretty sure his birthday party erased the memories all the trauma from the week. A big Thank You to everyone that came to celebrate with us.

Birthday Song

This is a very short video that I didn't even realize I was taking while we sang Henry Happy Birthday. It isn't much but you can hear his little voice singing along (if you can drown my voice out), see his happy face and watch him get dangerously close to hurting himself. Which, frankly, after the week we have had, I am surprised that he didn't. :)

Birthday Bean

Henry is 3! He has been looking forward to his birthday for weeks. On his birthday morning he came in our bedroom and woke us up saying "I woked up and turned 3 and now it is my birthday. Can I have cake?" Later on in the day he asked me if his feet had gotten bigger now that he is 3 and he also used being 3 as an excuse for not giving Mama the snuggles she usually gets before bed. I'll post more pictures soon.

More October

Making dog treats

That's the one!

Grandpa

Meeting a baby donkey

Playing with Bagel

Shaving

Sick of painting just on paper

Aunt Suz

Glow in the dark jammies

Funny

Aunt Susie called today to tell me about something Henry said yesterday while she was helping him use the potty-

Aunt Susie: Henry I’m so proud of you for pooping in the potty.
Henry: Aunt Susie I am so proud of you for watching me.

October

Jason & Mandy

Apple cider slushes and Jason and Mandy-a perfect day for Henry (and us too).