Got Rice?

For the past month Henry has been extremely interested in our food - putting his mouth on our water glasses, grabbing at our plates and looking quite angry as he watches us put food into our bellies. His 6 month birthday is next week, but with the craziness of me going back to work and settling into a new routine, we thought we would try out some rice cereal this weekend... The photos pretty much say it all!

All ready... time to eat!

First taste....

"Hey, this isn't so bad..."

"Nope, I don't like it.... "

"eh, I'll try some more..."

"wait, is that the same stuff you just gave me??"

"where is the stuff you guys have been eating??"

"Mom, I would rather eat your face than rice cereal!"

We had fun giving Henry his first tastes! We will try again in a few more days.... and then comes the fun stuff -- squash and pumpkin, avocado, banana.... yum! 

*Pics by Grammie -- Mom, thank you for capturing these amazing moments!

Lots of Love

Happy Valentine's Day! I know it's a made up hallmark holiday, but it's hard not to love, (chocolates, candy, sparkly things -- what's not to love??) especially now that I get to share it with Henry! Our little family had a wonderful morning before Daddy went to the office. It's a beautiful snowy day and I am enjoying a nice cup of tea and watching our little guy wiggle and move all over the place. We have a crawler in our near future!

We have been a busy family! Last week Henry visited Grandma Beach at her work and met all the "ladies!" We went out to lunch on Sunday where Henry was a great patron and then visited Grandma and Grandpa Beach in Novi. Yesterday we got out of the house and took a nice walk with Charlie in the sun and fresh air. Tomorrow is playgroup and we are visiting with friends on Thursday. Finally, Grandma Sobczak will be visiting this weekend! Good thing Henry is taking some good naps to be well rested for all these visits! 

Happy Valentine's to you and yours -- enjoy your day!

Our Sunday Morning

(To give Ryan credit, he did wake up at 5:15am with Henry and let me sleep in for another hour!)

All smiles :) 

LOVES those feet!

"Happy Valentine's Day, Mom!"

I seriously cannot get enough of these smiles!!  

Daddy and Henry 

My two favorite Valentines

(oops, I have three, Charlie is not pictured! :) 

xoxo,

Sarah, Ryan, Henry, and Charlie

Teamwork

I love weekends. But then again, who doesn't? Weekends now mean I get to have "me" time and Ryan gets to have "Daddy/Henry time." It means I get to go to yoga with my sister, a run outside or a trip to the store sans baby! It's just a few hours, but those hours really help! (I love weekends so much that it's Wednesday and I am just now sitting down to write this!)

I love that Ryan and I are a team -- and although I willingly admit that I am type A and feel the need to do everything on my own, he reminds me that he is willing to tag in at any time to help me get things done. I need to remember that I have an amazing teammate in life who doesn't expect me to do everything and is willing to pitch in where needed -- yes, he can wash cloth diapers (almost) as well as I can (kidding!) and he can take over making dinner when Henry needs to eat, or give Henry a bath, put him to bed, etc etc...

I need to remember that I don't have to do it all, that I'm not expected to, and that I have an incredible partner willing to provide me with the time where I can let go, take time for myself and know that Henry will be just fine.

Practicing his cobra pose

"Hey Mom, this is Daddy/Henry time... no girls allowed!"

Charlie was feeling left out!

Grandma and Grandpa Beach and Aunt Lindsey came over on Sunday to visit with Henry! Henry showed off his new moves of rolling all over the place and pushing up and then turning his body completely around! Grandma, Grandpa, and Aunt Lindsey were very impressed!

"Hi, Aunt Lindsey!"

"Oh, Hello Grandma!"

"Aunt Lindsey, you're still there!"

"Grandma Beach and Henry"

Daddy always knows how to make him smile!

Grandpa Beach and Henry

LOVES his bath time! 

We had a great weekend, and we are looking forward to the next one -- coming up in a few days! 

5 months!

Henry is 5 months today! I'm still trying to wrap my head around the fact that this little man who is moving like crazy was in my belly 5 months ago, (he moved a lot in there too!) but I'm enjoying every moment -- I love watching every milestone happen right before my eyes! 

I'm also in shock about the fact that I have to return to work in exactly four weeks. The good news is that we found childcare -- someone we feel so comfortable with and we know will take good care of Henry! (and Charlie!)

Last weekend, we headed to GR to celebrate Grandma Sobczak's birthday -- we went out to dinner (where Henry was soooo good!) and Henry immediately picked up Daddy's spoon - "I'm ready for that rice cereal you keep talking about!"

"I'll take some of your water too!"

Henry's Play Group! One of the Moms, Anne, made their adorable shirts -- can you believe that there are no girls in their class?! It's the year of the boy! Clockwise from Henry: Liam, Arlo, Soren, Liam (yes, 2 Liams!), and Charlie (yes, we have a Charlie in our class too!)

How cute are these shirts?? 

Just another day at the office! 

"Hello, I'm 5 months today!"

The look on his face when his Daddy walked into his room!

Wow, I can't believe I almost didn't post a picture with Charlie in it!!