Things I thought I would never do before I had children

1.  I thought my child would never go out in pjs.  This is how I took Sam to the store the other day.

2.  I thought I be one of those Mom's who always feed my child healthy wholesome breakfasts.  Yes, that would be spaghetti Sam is eating and yes, it was for breakfast.

3.  I thought I would never let the children play with dog toys, eat dog food, play with dog leashes or play in the dog's water.   All things have happened in the last few months. 

4. I never thought I would bath my children in the sink...it grosses me out.

5.  I never thought I would head over  so heals over in love  with a little boy who has changed how I think and who melts my heart on a daily basis.

Sam's 1st Haircut

Wow, it has been a long time without a post...

I am dusting off the cobwebs and getting pictures updated.  My little brother and sister in law are moving today far, far away today & I am horribly sad about it.   My hope is this little blog will keep them updated on Sam.  So stay tuned and I will update with photos soon. 
We love you Andrea and Tyson! We only wish you the best with the move and the new job.  We are very proud of all you have accomplished.   See you at Christmas!

Hee Haw Farms

Dear Sam,
Tonight we took you to Hee Haw Farms. We all had a fantastic evening.
Tonight you...

...thought it would be more fun to climb the sign then to pose

...played in the corn

...rode a John Deere

Sam is in love with his hippo!

One year old!

Confessions and thoughts of the day

* I am still in denial that Sam is turning one on Wednesday.

*Our house is a disaster with all three of us sick this weekend. And no, I have no intention of cleaning today. We are actually feeling better enough to get out of here after naptime.

* I am missing Cole and Cate today. Not unlike any other day but today I just want to go get them. Unrealistic? Of course! I am starting to forget details of their faces and my heart hurts because of that.

* Our family has used enough tissues the last three days to built a small city.

* I often wonder who reads this blog.

Beautiful letter to a wife who is battling cancer

This video made me pause and say of prayer of thanks for our health.

Rachel's Birthday Letter - Hi-res from Kristian Anderson on Vimeo.

Wating for Daddy

The boys waiting for their Daddy to come home!

11 months

We were outside trying to take his 11 month photo ( a little late as I am still in denial that you are going to be one in a few weeks), you laid down and starting talking the leaves on the tree as they blew in the wind. You are too cute, Sam.
I love you,
Mommy

What happens when you leave to fold the wash

Love between a boy and his dog

Murphy food

Fish face!

Sam throwing out each piece of Murphy's food

Picking up each piece

 

Busted!  He just realized I was there!

Once a Mets fan... always a Mets fan!

Fun in Park City!

Modeling his new hat at the Silly Market.

At dinner.  What wild hair you have, Sam.  

Daddy loves his little boy!

Daddy and Sam played in the waterfall 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Time

Sam

Dear Samuel Alexander,
You have been keeping Mommy and Daddy very busy lately so I am sorry for the lack of letters.  You are getting so big, Sam!  When I took you for your weigh in two weeks ago you weighed 18.4 pounds.  I could not believe my eyes and I still can't believe it!  You are crawling, fast, can stand for few seconds and love to climb the stairs.  You will walk about five steps in between us.  You taking two naps everyday for a hour!  Who would ever thought you would do that after all you slept only 20 minutes for a very long time.  We are planning your 1st Birthday party.  Your Aunt Boo said she would help me which is fantastic as I still do not want to believe you will be a year old.   It seems like yesterday we were flying home with you in our arms.  And look at you now at ten months! Your smile melts my heart.  When you wake up and I come get you out of your crib you give me a love, every time!  Oh, how I love that.  You are eating table foods.  Your favorites are cheese, Cheerios, watermelon, whole wheat bread, cantaloupe and rosemary flat bread from Trios.  You love to go on walks, love Murphy, love baths and going swimming. 
You just woke up so I will go get my love and we will go play!

Samuel, you are my best buddy and my little man. 
Love always,
Mommy  

Fun with new friends!

Sam and I went with Amanda and Conner to Tracy Aviary and had a great time.  It was great to finally catch up and have the kids meet.   Sam loved Conner! 

                                         
                                  Waiting for the bird show to start.  And of course, Sam was eating a leaf!

After the show we rode the Merry go Round.  I am not sure what part Sam loved more.  The birds flying over his head during the show or the Merry Go Round.  I believe it would have been a tie if he could tell me. 

  A fun filled day for all!  Thanks Amanda and Connor for the invite! 

Not me Monday

*I did not tub Sam for three days because swimming counts as a tub. Nope, not me.

*I did not lie to my Mom-in-law when she came over to the house and saw the wash siting on the chair. I told her it was wash day. Nope, it has not been sitting in the same spot for two days. I always fold and put wash away on the same day. Always.

* I did not let Sam crawl around naked for 20 minutes while I finished making dinner all because I did not want to go upstairs to get a diaper. Then wonder why there was a puddle on the hardwood. Nope, not me.

* I did not love having James gone for five days on a golf trip and having Sam to myself. Because of pampering I received when he got home I never told him that. I mean who would not want to sleep in past 5:30 am? It was bliss. 7:30 is a much more reasonable hour to start the day.

What did you not do this week?

Day 4

Dear Daddy, 
Today I...
Went to the zoo with Grandmama!  I loved the monkeys, Zuri and the giraffes but did not like the llamas or the camels.  I also loved the Merry Go Round!  I was not even nervous. It was a very fun day!

I love and miss you,
Sam

10 month

Day 3

Dear Daddy,
Today I had to work all day.  Busy day of emails and phone calls.
I love you,
Sam

Day 2

Dear Daddy,
Today I...

... played with my dog

                                                        

...climbed up the crib and chewed on the bumper ties

...climbed on Murphy