Visit to newborn Parker

We had a busy weekend. I had to take Friday off because the campus childcare place was closed to train their new people (they do that every semester). We went over to Texoma and visited my mother's cousin. She is in a care facility. Henry was very friendly with everyone there, and it housed people of all ages. There are also several dogs and cats and birds to help keep the residents company. It was a very bright and colorful place. We also visited my second cousin Rebecca and her new husband--hopefully we can go back when we have more time and check out their pool

On Saturday we drove down to my friends Buddy and Jennifer's house. Henry likes to play with their children--they are really patient and gentle with him. They had an large inflatable pool in the backyard--about the size of a bed and two feet deep. Henry wasn't very comfortable playing in it because I didn't get in with him, I tried to just monitor him by walking around the sides. I think next summer he will be more comfortable moving around in the water. I guess I want him to retain some of the reticent about water at least until he can swim really well.
My friends Chase and Jennifer's daughter Parker was born a week ago Friday--nine days old. Henry and I went to visit yesterday. It is exciting to see them start out their life as a family.

Henry wasn't entirely content to pose with Parker. I'm not sure if he knew that Parker is a little baby--he's never seen a baby that small before. He does know about other toddlers--because he throws a fit if I hold one.

I had never held a baby so small before. It is nice to have friends who have young children for Henry to grow up with--both the friends I have had for some time and new friends I have met through the adoption experience.
Last night Henry was having a good time splashing in the water while he took his bath.
He doesn't want his head in the water but he likes to splash water up onto his face.
Henry is such a good baby. He is so easy to love and take care of. I enjoy every day so much more because of him--watching his excitement when he sees me when I go into his room in the morning or when I'm pushing him around in a shopping cart and he reaches out and hugs me.