Growing too fast

It's been 10 weeks since little Henry entered this world and we can't believe how fast time is zooming by. My days are so busy and I can't believe how much there always is to do with 2 children. I used to get so bored being at home with Will and yearned to be back at work. I definitely don't get bored now and I really don't miss work all that much. I absolutely love being a full time stay at home mum. I'm lucky that I don't have to go back to work. Although it would be a tremendous help financially we don't feel it is quite the right time yet. Because time goes so fast I don't want to waste these precious early years at all. 

As you can see in the pics below Henry has done lots of growing!

                         Henry - 4 weeks old                                                      Henry - 8.5 weeks old       

He is long and lean. I love his long dainty fingers and gorgeous long feet. He definitely hasn't inherited my wide and ugly feet :-)

He may be little but Henry is developing such a gorgeous personality. He is so cheeky - He loves being up late once Will has gone to bed and coos and gurgles and smiles away at us. It is so gorgeous but tiring. He just looks up at me and grins and grins :-)

He is so placid and easy going. Will gets a bit too enthusiastic and although Henry cries out occasionally he calms down quickly and continues to smile at his big brother. Will has taken to rolling Henry over if I look away and he sometimes drags him off his mat. I reckon I've aged a lot in the last couple of weeks!

Henry loves laying on his mat and having a big kick around and whacking the dangly objects and he LOVES looking at himself in his little mirror. He's not that keen on his swing or the bouncer thing...at least when I put him in them. He's fine for his daddy!

He seems to like baths but tends to ball when I take him out and dry him. I think he hates being wet and naked. Once he's dressed and cuddled he calms down instantly.

He sleeps on the go so well. I have been constantly out and about and am so relieved he's so portable. However, he is growing out of his capsule so fast. I've loved having one this time around and am not looking forward to giving it up in a couple of weeks. 

 See what I mean about dragging his brother around!!

A name and a blessing

"Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom or God.... And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them. 

Mark 10:14-16

On Sunday 10th November we were joined with beloved family and friends to witness the blessing of our son, Henry. 
The purpose of a baby blessing is to give a baby an official name and to provide an opportunity to give a blessing for the child's spiritual and physical welfare. Peter, together with other Priesthood holders amongst our family pronounced a blessing upon him. It is a special occasion and whilst it's not a Christening like in many other Christian churches, it has some similarities... In our church we don't get baptised until we are 8 years old. 
A friend once explained that when she witnesses a baby's blessing she feels that henceforth, she is connected to that child and takes an interest in their life. I like to think that all who gathered for Henry's blessing will be his lifelong friends, and many of them will influence him for good. We are so blessed to have wonderful family and friends in our life. I'm so grateful to everyone who came. 

It's not necessary but I think it's lovely to dress our babies in white when they are blessed. This is the blessing suit Will wore on his blessing day. Henry doesn't fit into it quite as snugly as his big brother did!

Will on his blessing day

Nana and Grandad Jones with their Grandsons

Grandad Jones looking very proud!

Henry got a bit sleepy and fell asleep in my arms right up until his blessing when he started crying. He stopped crying when he was blessed luckily.

Grandma Watt enjoying snuggles. Pete's dad was so unwell after a trip to Mexico for work that he couldn't be there with us. We hope to see him in a few weeks when he is up to traveling again.

We had to bribe Will with a cookie to get him to co-operate with photos. These are the best we could do but at least we have some family shots now!

 Our family almost 3 years ago. I still can't get over Will's amazing smile at 5 weeks old!