Today You Are Seven Months

Dear Samuel, Little boy! You are so much fun! You have grown a lot over the past four weeks. While you were six months you...

had a great six months check up with Dr. Guetersloh - you started out the month at 18.6 pounds
hung out with Mommy in the kitchen while I made baby food
tried peas and green beans (yucky), squash, sweet potatoes and carrots (yum), apples, pears, bananas and prunes (YUM-YUM!)
started creeping all around the room
began to pivot on your tummy, round and round
propped up on your knees and forearms once for about 3 seconds
took Granny Nell to McKinney
rolled under your crib to play with your toys
chewed on "Hoot" - the first toy Mommy made for you
spent the day with Gram and Pops while Mommy took her sewing class
worked your first yard sale with Mommy and Daddy
were referred to as "she" by strangers in public on five seperate occasions - which is okay with me, it's just because your little face is so beautiful!
started hanging on to Mommy like a little baby monkey
watched your first cartoon - WonderPets on Noggin - you were mesmerized!
practiced sitting up on your own - you are almost there
started wearing your doggie jammies again...two sizes bigger this time!

Thanks for making each day so much fun for us, Sam. We love you!

Today You Are Two Months

Dear Samuel,

Today you are two months. I can't believe how much you've changed! You've accomplished a lot this month. These last few weeks you...

started cooing!

smiled your first real, on-purpose smiles

had your first conversation with Mommy - such fun!

grew to love your papasan chair

planted flowers on the porch with Mommy and Daddy

fell in love with your BEARS!

got a little better at holding on to your pacifier (but only a

little

better)

went to the grocery store with Mommy for the first time - we love Target!

met cousins and aunts and an uncle

got used to your baby carrier - you snuggle in close and fall asleep

started chewing on your hand

celebrated your first holiday

sang songs with Mommy from your new CDs

"watched TV" with Mom on your Boppy

lost some hair and then grew it back again

started moving your arms and legs like crazy!!

were the star of many more photos and videos

and...

started sleeping for one 5-hour stretch a night! Thanks buddy!

Looking forward to your third month, Little Bird!

Love,

Mommy

Today You Are One Month

Dear Samuel,

Today you are one month. Needless to say, it's been a very busy month for you, little boy! During your first month of life you...

got a little stuck on your way into this world, but made it eventually

impressed the doctors and nurses with your newborn-handsomeness

slept a lot...and now sleep very little

had your first bath

visited the doctor...

three times

make that four times...

learned how to eat (and taught Mommy how to feed you)

practiced lots of faces - smiling, frowning, scowling,

had the hiccups almost everyday

went to Gram and Pops' house for the first time

learned how to follow your rattle with your eyes

met lots of people (and your doggie)

practiced grabbing with your hands - mostly grabbing Mommy's finger

took your first walks around the neighborhood in your stroller

received lots of exciting gifts

grew and grew and grew

gained lots of neck strength

spent lots of time on Daddy's lap "just chillin"

spent lots of time in Mommy's arms "just cuddlin"

brought everyone much joy and happiness!

Can't wait to see what the next month brings, little man!

*Mommy