7 months

Still trying to catch up on my blogging….

Sam is now 7 months old and everywhere. He started off with a great army crawl that was pretty entertaining to watch but is now full steam ahead, crawling! And boy is he quick! I turn my back for a second and he’s gone. I feel like this month, he’s changed the most. He’s personality has really come through. He’s a calm, funny little guy. He can go from a crawl to a sit and a sit to a crawl in no time. He’s also talking all the time saying “ba-ba” and “da-da” and all other kinds of sounds. I’m still waiting on the “ma-ma” sound. We practice a lot!

Stats:
We did not go to the doctors this month so we do not have official stats. I’d guess though he’s a little over nineteen pounds. Believe it or not, he’s slimming down a little bit, must be all that moving!
Likes:
Moving around, Sam is so quick! He loves to stand and does not like to be in one place for long.
Loves his sweet potatoes and squash. Sam sometimes cries if you don’t feed it to him fast enough.
Playing in the bath tub, still a fav! He splashes now!
Pulling up on his toy basket to see what’s inside
The baby Einstein music toy can keep him occupied for quite a while!
Singing “Old MacDonald” or “ABC’s” with mommy!
Jumping and dancing with daddy!
“Helping” mommy with the laundry

Dislikes
Taking naps and sleeping in. It is getting a little better, still not great. We’ve managed to get him out of our bed at least. Some nights are worse than others. I would like to blame it on teething but who knows!
Sitting still, whether this be getting his diaper changed or getting dressed. Sam likes to MOVE!
This month flew! I feel like he grew up to much and is getting to big too quick. We are in 9 month or 12 month clothes and now pulling up on everything. My favorite part though, is that he definitely knows who momma is. He crawls up to me, and raises his arms up to be picked up!

6 months

It’s been awhile…. Well over a month.
We’ve been busy at our house, that’s for sure. I feel like I have so much to write about!
Sam is almost 8 months and I am just now writing about 6 months, whoops!

Sweet Sammy is 6 months! A half a year, where did it go? He seems like such a big boy now. We are starting solids now. We did wait until he was six months. His first food? Sweet Potatoes! Making your own baby food is really pretty popular right now and very easy. I have been a busy lady making Sam sweet potatoes, squash, carrots, peas, green beans, pears, apples, peaches and plums. So far he loves them all!
Stats:
We went to the doctors this month so here our Sammy Joe’s official stats:
Height: 26 3/4 inches
Weight: 18 lbs 14 oz
Likes:
The jumper is still a favorite, it is one of our favorites to watch him in this.
Moving around, Sam is almost crawling, just army crawling now, it’s pretty funny to watch but boy do you have to watch him, he is quick!
Loves to cuddle with mommy and “wrestle” with daddy
Playing in the bath tub
Dislikes
Taking naps and sleeping in his crib. Sam has a major case of separation aniexty. We’ve tried everything and nothing is helping except sleeping in our bed! I love the extra snuggles but this momma desperately needs some sleep. I’ll gladly take any advice!

I can’t believe that Sam is a half year old! He is such a joy and I feel blessed every day and can’t thank God enough for him! Happy Half Birthday little Man! Momma and Dadda love you!

Vince's Graduation!

I know this is a little late.....

Vince finally graduates! Yeah after 3 years of hard work, we got to celebrate. Vince's parents and my parents along with my brother got to come up to enjoy the day. We ate at M and S grill. Afterwards, we all got to hear little Sammy's giggles. It was truly one of the best days!

A nursing tradition is if there is a family member that is a nurse, then they give them their pin.

**** Update, Vince passed his boards!! Now he truly is done*****

Happy Birthday Kevin Arnhold!

Happy Birthday dear brother and uncle! I am so lucky to be your big sister. Here's to another wonderful year, love you!

5 months... give or take a week

Little Man is five months old! I know this is such a cliche... but time is really flying! I just can't believe that a year ago, Vince and I had just found out that we were going to be parents. It is amazing and wonderful how our life has changed!

Sam's Stats:

Well, since there was not doctor's appointment this month, so we are going by my rough measurements. Weighing Sam on our scale, he's a whopping 18 lbs!?!?! My little boy is not so little. Every where we go, we hear, "Look at those cheeks" or "Look at his thighs" and yes he does sometimes get stuck in his bumbo chair! He is almost 27 inches long. I can't wait to see how big he is at his six month appointment later this month.

Likes:
-Eating (hello, look at him!)
-loves to play, his favorite toys are his stacking cups (thanks Catherine) and Mortie the Moose


-Stand! he has to stand or sit up. we are getting better at sitting up

-any kind of moving, this child is nicknamed Squirmy Sammy. We rolled over from back to front the other day for the first time, so all that squirming is getting him somewhere!
-water bottles and cups, he wants to drink out of them all the time! So I got him a sippy cup thinking he'd love it. Nope, not interested at all!
-loves to giggle and smile, Sam is a happy boy!
Sam and Daddy

-Dislikes:
this is a hard one, Sam is such a good baby. I am truly getting spoiled. The first few weeks of work were rough sleep wise but (knock on wood) we are on a good routine. My major dislike is not getting to be with Sam all the time. Sam doesn't seem to mind at all. He loves his days with daddy and is so happy to see Missy, Jay and Katie!

I am loving every minute of being a mom to my sweet little Sam!

trying to be positive....

Well it is here.
The day I have been dreading for almost five months.

I go back to work tomorrow and have to leave my little Sam.

I'm going to try something new here and be positive. Will it help? Hopefully. Will I still cry? Most definitely.

I am so lucky to have spent as much time with Sam as I have. For the last twenty weeks, I have been living the dream. Most people only get eight weeks, twelve if their lucky.

Sam is also a healthy and happy little boy. I could not be more blessed.

I also know that Sam is going to be in great hands with our daycare provider (blessed again).

I also get to go to work and do a job that I love. I get to help children express themselves and be creative everyday. I love my students and the people I work with. I am truly blessed.

I have a wonderful support system in my husband, who tonight helped me get everything ready for my first day back and has assured me that he will help every night (blessed). I also have a wonderful family that loves me no matter who much I whine (blessed) . I have wonderful friends that are always there to listen (blessed).

I write this really for myself and for my poor coworkers, who will have to put up with me tomorrow. I am sorry. Just tell me to remember this post.

So tonight I go to bed a little sad but also feeling very blessed....

The Top ten things I will miss about Summer....

10. Playdates with friends and Sam

9. Sleeping in (well sorta, not really)



8. Cuddling with Sam

7. Not having to get ready or do my hair in the morning, Sam doesn't care what I look like

6.Taking naps with Sam

5. Stroller Strides with Sam. I love you girls, what great friends you are! I need to get a picture of the group

4. Getting to see my mom and dad, I am so glad that they moved closer

3. Spending some QT with my hubby and Sam, I love our little family

2. Not having a care or worry in the world unless it's about Sam

1. SAM, Of course this little guy is my biggest reason- Gotta love that smile