Caterpillar

So something important has been brought to my attention.  Apparently, SOMEHOW, I guess I have never really told you all about Caterpillar.  I have no idea how this is possible.  I just thought it was common knowledge (Who doesn't know everything about my BOY?!?!)  that Henry has a beloved stuffed caterpillar. But then I posted this picture on facebook:


and a few very close friends commented on Henry's "worm".

 Excuse me.You have got this all wrong.  This guy is CLEARLY a caterpillar.

 Of the very hungry variety

He was discovered at the height of Henry's Very Hungry Caterpillar book obsession,

 buried in the bottom of Boo's toy chest.  We have no idea where he came from, but Boo says Henry's face lit up as he laid eyes on him.  He grabbed him up and yelled "CATERPILLAR!"

He was already growing in popularity enough at Henry's 3rd birthday to be featured in some of his professional pictures.  Now he goes pretty much everywhere with us.

He hangs out at the park...

Or just around the house in our PJs

He helps when someone doesn't feel well..

Or anytime that someone is expected to sleep


like in his own bed...



Or on vacation

Sometimes he's hiding in the background, but he is almost always there somewhere, even if it's just off camera


He works his way into family shots

There is even artwork dedicated to him.. some by Henry


Some with a little help from Mama

He is always up for a party



But sometimes the guy just wants a rest.  He is so popular at our house, sometimes he likes to go incognito, just to get a little alone time...  It doesn't work well. This disguise is considered HILARIOUS.

So yeah.  Caterpillar is a beloved member of our household, and I feel as if I have let him down by not discussing his importance up until now.  In my defense, I just thought everyone knew him.  I mean, he is so very important.