Henry is still often a happy little boy, although he was sad when he was sick earlier this month. He still looks at each member of his family like they're the best mom, dad, sister. He's very alert and attentive to what's going on around him; Emma is probably his favorite person to watch and she receives especially big grins. He's a friendly soul who loves attention from others and will give anyone a smile.
He has been rolling onto his tummy since the day after his 4-month appointment, sometimes trying to do so during diaper changes and without fail after each change. He enjoys time on his tummy when he can reach for and grab toys or try to eat a colorful play mat. Since hitting the 6 month mark he has begun almost-crawling (toe pushing, body wiggling) and is getting faster by the day. He loves this new-found skill and I continue to be dumbstruck by it.
We got him a Jumperoo (second-hand) after visiting family in Oregon where he got to use theirs and LOVED it and has loved using one at home. I set it up next to Emma's small trampoline and they are too adorable when they jump simultaneously and enthusiastically. Emma usually shouts "we're jumping!" and will jump big or little depending on how Henry is jumping.
The 4-month sleep regression that came when Henry was 4.5 months old ruined nighttime sleep for a couple months. His naps became somewhat regular, though, and he usually takes 2-3. Just in the past week or so he has started sleeping better at night which is a huge relief. He must be wearing himself out with all the moving around he does.
We sure love our Henry boy. Emma has begun playing with him more lately and seeing them together melts my mommy heart.
Pictures to come. I want to get this posted while it's still February. Ha.
