Like Father, Like Son Part 2 (Deux for the French)

J's mom found some of J's old baby pics.  I wanted to post them next to Sam's and see what you think.  I seriously could not believe it when I saw it.

Sam's new mobile

As a way to encourage Sam to sleep in his crib, we got him a mobile.  It has lights and music and hangy things and it turns.  There is really a lot going on.

Sam will only lay under it for maybe 15 minutes but it is cute b/c he just stares at it and coos to himself.

Here are some pics.

Another beautiful day

J got us a new stroller!  It's actually the same stroller that Uncle Dave and Aunt K-dog got for Sam but we exchanged it for a Chicoo travel system.  I should have listened to K-dog b/c that stroller does not do well on walks around the neighborhood.  So, we got an all-terrain stroller for our walks.  We were able to use coupons and merchandise credit to get it for super cheap.  Yay!  Also exciting was that Sam was big enough to not need the infant seat.

Here's Sam in his stroller all bundled up:

Here is by one of the lakes in our neighborhood:

My view of Sam as I'm walking:

We stopped at one of the parks and Sam got to swing his first swing.  You can tell by his pic that he was not impressed but I really think it was b/c he was tired.

Maybe when his GP and Harmony come to visit next weekend, they'll take him on a walk around the neighborhood.  He really seems to be content in his new stroller.

Hair Dilemma Part 2

Sam's hair is only getting worse.  :-)  He is now losing his hair and has bald spots all over his head.  We are seriously hoping that it grows back curly.  It is like his head is giving his hair a second chance!

Here are a couple of pics:

And Sam's pic of the day shows off his Houdini skills of getting out of his swaddle.  A little velcro will NOT stop my little man.

Bathtime with Dad!

So, since the last post was a downer, I thought I'd do a second post that shows Sam's cuteness.  My parents bought Sam a very nice bathtub but he's grown out of it.  (can you believe it?)  So, we wanted to get Sam another tub that would let him sit up and enjoy the water. 

Here are some pics:

Let's go, Sam.  It's bathtime!



Kicking back...



Daddy was having fun with Sam's hair.



Crazy hair.

 

 





Really, Sam?

Today has been a craptastic day that started with a craptastic night.  Sam did NOT sleep well and so I did not sleep well.  I shouldn't complain since we have had a few good nights and I think Sam may be going through a growth spurt but I always blame his cranky-ness on a growth spurt. 

Here's what breakfast is when you have no sleep and a baby who cries All. The. Time.

 Here's dessert when your day is spent with this baby.

And here is how Sam ended up when I just couldn't take anymore and needed him to stop flailing his arms and knocking his pacifier out of his mouth and just go to sleep.  Who doesn't love a swaddled baby?  Look at my little burrito.

Yup...that was pretty much my day.

Chatty little man

Every morning this week, Sam has his bottle and then I prop him up on my lap and we have a little conversation.  We talk about things like where his nose is and how to give kisses and what a lion sounds like.  We also practice sticking our tongue out.  This morning I attempted to get this on video.  The quality isn't great b/c it was early morning so it is a little dark and also b/c I'm trying to hold Sam up and the camera at the same time so it is a little wobbly.

As usual there are a couple of things you MUST ignore (mom!).  First, the Christmas bib b/c I still do use it.  I love it b/c it is so big and catches ALL of the spit up (thanks, Aunt KC).  Second, my lion roaring sound.  I just roar and he seems to try to copy me so I keep doing it.  :-)