Last week, our little boy turned three years old. I can hardly believe it.
Here are some things to report about this three-year-old boy...
Henry is full of joy, extremely expressive, and actively engages everyone he is around. He simply LOVES life. I think he views every situation as though it is his duty to be the sole entertainer. He loves to throw himself on the floor or dance in a goofy way just to earn a few laughs from people around him. Or, he will run from person to person poking them (or in some cases, playfully smacking them) just to get a response. Henry loves to be chased, tickled, wrestled, and thrown in the air. And his laugh is VERY contagious and fills the whole room.
Henry ADORES his older sister. Quite literally every single day as we wait for Adele to come out of school, he stands with his arms wide open and runs up to her for a big hug. He follows her around, plays with her toys, dresses like a princess, brushes her hair, and runs errands for her. In return, she laughs at his shenanigans, and that keeps him completely content.
Of course, Henry pushes the right buttons to annoy his sister as well, like any good sibling. He stretches out on the couch just enough to touch her and bother her, and he conveniently decides to want to sit in the chair she likes for breakfast - just to bother her.
And while Henry enjoys playing with Adele's toys and her made-up games, he absolutely loves his own toys. He randomly places the yardstick around the house as a "bridge" for his cars, he can often be found playing with one of his trains or other trucks, and he yells with delight anytime he hears an airplane overhead.
Henry also loves to be outside. There is no sneaking outside to dump the compost or take out the recycling without Henry at our feet, shoving his way out the door. He has learned how to fill up the watering can and loves to water the garden, and he has recently discovered a love for playing baseball or soccer in the backyard. He always manages to find the dirt and mud, and he seems to collect rocks and sticks that we find randomly. In fact, lately I have found him asleep at night with a stick he has somehow hidden in his bed.
Henry is not only a playful little boy, but he also is the best at cuddling. He loves to snuggle in while watching a movie, and he gives wonderful hugs that I never want to forget. He is a great little companion. He loves to run errands, and follows me around the house doing chores and cleaning. And when I sit and have a cup of coffee, he cuddles up next to me with his own cup of "coffee" - milk and creamer.
I can't believe we are completely past the baby stage, in what seems to be every way possible. Henry started really potty-training in December and by the time we were back in Oklahoma after visiting family for Christmas, he went to underwear all the time. He has done quite well with very few accidents. We switched Henry to a big boy bed (bunk beds for the kids!) in the fall. Henry enjoys his big bed, though has problems falling out...I put blankets down every night and we are finally getting past the point of him falling out every other night. :)
I just love him. And I think he might be the best little boy in the whole world.
Fighting off intruders with his sword
Helping Daddy in the garden and they found this cool legless lizard!
Face painting at the museum - a scary kitty?
Concentrating hard on painting
My little helper, cleaning the mirrors
Riding bikes!
These two love each other very much!
Birthday balloons!
I love the way Henry is looking at Adele
Birthday cupcakes with a few friends - my attempt at a "Planes" cake
Cheese! Love this little boy!
