Skin and Bones

Dear Henry, 

Mommy HAD to share how cute you are in this romper that our good friend Heather bought you, who is expecting to adopt a boy and girl twin set in 4 weeks or less!!!  Yeah!  Two more buddies to play with!  

So, this romper... bones in the light, bones in the dark. That's right Henry, this number glows in the dark!  I have to tell you it is the cutest thing to see your little chicken wings movin' in the dark.  Daddy felt like it was a little creepy and prefers to not see you do the skeleton dance in the dark.  Seeing baby Henry in bones was a little disturbing.  

I hope that you can wear it for a while!  P.S.  Last night you decided since you are crawling for about 3 weeks you may as well sit up on your own too.


Love, Mommy
Your biggest fan. 

Be BOOP BEEP Blatz

ear Henry, 

You are now acquainted with your new friend Mr. Robot.

 

Love,  Mama

 

Poor Little Peep

Dear Henry, 

You've been under the weather since Thursday.  Congested, sleepin' a lot, going potty a lot, and crusted booger nose in the morning.   We set up your dragon and it spouts out lots of mist to moisten your little lungs and membranes and it seems to be doing the trick.

This is how you looked up at us yesterday morning, like, "hey guys! Where have I been?!"

Love, Mommy

Beep Beep

DEERE Henry, 

Grandpa Tim came to town to attend your adoption finalization and came to spend the night to spend some time with you.  He came bearing some special gifts.  If you remember Grandpa Tim has a big oldie tyme John Deere tractor you sat on back in the summer.  He decided to get ya a big puzzle, a book with little hidden story flaps and a t-shirt with a tractor.  I suppose he wants you to know that the Thompson family has a long tradition of farmers, the Foldenauers were farmers too.  You really loved the bows.  I stuck them on your head to try and refocus your attention on tearing off the wrapping paper.  It didn't really help.  You yanked on the ribbons and chewed on the paper.  You got really excited about the book and gave your signature growl at it and thumped away at the cover.  It was fun watching the first present you've ever open yourself unfold.  I can't wait until Christmas!

Love, 
Mommy

Finally Finalization

Dear Henry, 

Yesterday was a really important day for our family.  Important day equals lots of pictures in this post but it was your adoption finalization day after all!  It really didn't mean anything as far as if we are a family or not... there is no doubt that before yesterday we were a family.  We were a family the minute J came into our lives and she made the choice to place you with us.  As she said it, "she was giving us to you."  What an honor Henry,  to have someone view Daddy and Mommy as a worthy gift to her beloved beautiful boy.  Every morning when I get you up and give you your first snuggle J's statement runs through my head.  It has become a mantra of sorts for me, "be the gift that J believes you can be."  It is a little bit of pressure but you're so special that it isn't hard to rise to the occasion.  Even if you're wigglin' around and flippin' when there is a poopie diaper to be changed I feel myself smiling.  

So yesterday it was time for it to be official in the minds of the state.  When I told J that we were going to court to finalize she thought it was a little redundant because she had already placed you with us that should be enough.  

So we got up early and Daddy put on his first custom suit with a green tie and let me tell you Henry, Papa was h.o.t!  I put you in some gray herringbone pants, a little white dress shirt, a little green tie and your cool robot vest and let me tell you Henry, you were gooood look-in'!!!  Mommy wore a green a white dress.  We decided to all wear a bit of green because we wanted J to sort of be there with us.  Green is her favorite color.  


We arrived at the court house in Indianapolis and our family was there.  Grandpa Tim, Grandma LaJean, Great Grandma Hazel, Grandma P, Crappaw, Auntie Kristi and Auntie Carrie.  Auntie Michelle and Uncle Gary wanted to come really bad but there was no way the kids could miss 3 days of school to come.  They were with us in spirit though.  


There were four other babies, and Mommies and Daddies waiting for their time in court.  We were second to last in the line up.  We entered the courtroom and Daddy "took the stand."  They asked him about 10 questions about how we came to know J, what our expenses were, if we were prepared to take care of you forever and so on.  Then Mommy actually had to walk up to the front with you and sit in the witness stand, I took you with me.  I basically had to confirm Daddy's answers and then we returned to Papa's side to hear the final judgement...That you are Henry John Carl Thompson and our petition for your adoption has been granted!  Yeah!  We all cried a little and then we took some photos with the judge.  All was done... then EEEERrKKK... 

Mommy and Daddy had asked the lawyer to ask if there was anything else we would like to add so we could acknowledge J.  He forgot...so rewind, we all go back to our seats and we open the records back up to add how much we love J and respect her decision to place and we hope that our relationship continues as you grow and develop.  It was worth it.  We wanted it all in the record.  

We leave the courthouse and make it over to the Spaghetti Warehouse for lunch.  We were put into a big private room of our own decorated in grand windows and chandeliers from old churches.  It was pretty awesome.  Yesterday was also Grandpa Tim's birthday!  So Daddy had the waitress bring him some cake.  We sang happy birthday and we all ate a little of the cake.  Even you got a little bite and you loved it!  We all got a little dish of ice cream and Mommy and Daddy thought it would be okay for you to have a little.  Crappaw was enjoying giving it to you.  You'd open your mouth like a baby bird.  I think it felt good on your top middle teeth, which made their appearance yesterday.

 

It was time to go home and Mommy noticed that you were red eyed, coughing and sneezin' from time to time. You started whimpering like a sad little animal, you were clinging to me like a Munchichi... you were getting sick!  As soon as we returned from Indy I called the doctor and they were able to see you.  You have an upper respiratory infection.  POOR BABY!  You still tried to play with the stethoscope when Doctor S was listening to your lungs.  He said, "poor little buddy is still trying to play."  With a little Benadryl you'll be on the mend soon.  


Mommy was very proud of you yesterday. You were so well behaved and cute.  You bring light to all of our lives.

 

Love, Mommy

Donut?!

Dear Henry, 
 
 While crawling around on the floor you love trying to get Daddy.
Because he is so tall in his chair you will crawl around his wheels or try to sit under his legs.
You will caress his wheels and sometimes you try your hardest to give them a good lickin'.  Luckily I'm still faster than you.  What those wheels roll over! EEEK! To me it looks like you're just tryin' to show Daddy some lovin'.

Love, Mama

Blues and BBQ

Dear Henry, 


This Saturday we went to a nearby state park to support Lily's dad who manages the park. Corey was having a couple of blues bands playing and some delicious bbq.  Mommy Brook, Lily, Mommy and You sat on the pavement and we helped you two dance around a little bit.   It was a fun afternoon of perfect weather and friendship.


Mommy Brook posted a photo of you here...

Love, Mama

Farmer's Market

Dear Henry, 
Last weekend was a wonderfully warm weekend.  Crappaw and Grandma P come over and we went to the Farmer's Market and got cookies and played in the living room.  It was a good time.  They heard that you are crawling and just had to rush over!  Grandma P carried you around in the baby carrier.  Mommy is pretty sure we had you in the carrier backwards but you seemed safe and happy there.  There was a band playing at the market this week and Crappaw decided he needed to help you dance.  Grandma P and Mommy could not stop laughing it was so sweet.  

We all love you and the fun you bring into our lives, 
Mommy

Hank's Hair Hoopla

Dear Hankster,

When you were still all fresh and dewy in the world I took a series of photos of you and your many hairstyles. It was a big hit...and the other day Mommy was thinking about how long and so much fuller your hair is now so I thought it was due time for a repeat...

First off, click here for the link to the old April 1st post. Mommy is really proud of how you've mastered holding up your head with lots of control and keepin' them ole' peepers focused and working together. In the early photos you clearly are still developing such skills. Although back then I did not notice the googles in your oglers. Looking at it now gives me a little giggle. You're so cute and scrunchy compared to the new photos. You're skin is loose, waiting to be filled with a extra 8" of bones and triple the weight. I love the new photos as your emerging handsome face and personality is shining through more.

Enjoy sweets!

Mohawk, but I'm no postcard punk

Wash 'n' Go

The Waterfall
The Henry Classic

The Devil Lock or The Squigmond

The Farmboy

And a couple of new options...
The Donald Trump, You're Fired

The Alex P. Keaton Interview Look

Love, Mommy

Caddy Shacked

Dear Henry,

Here is your weekly movie pose.
Daddy LOVES Caddy Shack, Mommy not so much, but I love
you and I love Daddy... soooo Caddy Shack it is.



Love, Mama

Shadowplay

Dear Henry,

You're sure sweet when you play.
Evidence.









Love, Mommy