12 months old
Sun 18 Jul 2010
Henry, Henry Benry, Huckleberry, Big Boy, Brudder. These are just some of the names that Henry will answer to.
On his birthday he officially had 6 teeth at various stages. He also had 2 others that were just cutting through his gums.
He’s had 2 haircuts. His hair grows really fast. I think we’ll be cutting his hair with clippers soon as it could get expensive going to the hairdresser every 2 months.
Sleeping has been a struggle this year. Since we’ve been back from NM we’ve made a big effort in this regard. He gave up his dummy/pacifier very easily, in fact he didn’t miss it at all. However he wasn’t happy about giving up his bottle of formula in the middle of the night. We started with just giving him water (he knew what we were doing and squealed loudly) and then he realised we weren’t giving in. Then a week later he had his first night with no disturbances. He’s had a few nights through but he’s still hungry at one point or another. The latest strategy is that we’re waking him at 11pm and feeding him some fruit.
He has stopped using bottles and now he uses sippy cups. Also he is now drinking cows milk.
He loves lamb (but did you expect anything else?) He likes most food.
He is starting to get clingy and doesn’t want Andrew or I to leave the room without him.
He gives the best cuddles especially when he is waking up.
He points.
He can sign fan. He is learning lights and more.
He has fabulous smiles.
He is sensitive to loud noises. If sissy shouts at him he will cry.
Loves dirt. Loves to play it in and eat it. Same goes for sand, grass, and gypsum.
Talks alot but we can’t understand anything except ‘dad’ and ‘bo’ (bottle)
He crosses his feet when he sits in his highchair.
Loves being chased (esp. when he is running away with something he’s not supposed to have)
If he sees an open door/gate he runs as fast as he can to get through.
His favourite stuffed toys are Tim (monkey) and Rupert (dog)
He can climb steps and anything else he puts his mind to.
He loves to pull towers, blocks and lego apart.
He LOVES his big sister Lucy. He wants to be with her and do what she is doing. He wants to pull her hair. Henry gives some of his biggest smiles to Lucy. He loves to be silly with Lucy.
He loves to drive the car with Dad down the driveway when Dad comes home from work.
He is such a happy easy going boy. We love having him in our family.
