Sam's getting big

Can't believe our baby is already nearly 8 months old. Oh heck, I can't believe our first baby is 5 already.

Sam is generally very easy going and always full of smiles. Lately he is particularly fond of his dad. It surprises me because this time of the year Curt isn't around much at all and sometimes with little ones, that makes them more scared. Not Sam, he always had a huge smile saved up for Curt when he comes home.

He's starting to self feed some - loves those Puffs! Most of the time they actually get in his mouth. For the most part he's still eating baby food - I tried small bits of banana but those cause strange concoctions of the face!

The last 6 weeks were very up and down with sleep. We tried Zantac, seemed to help for a bit - then he caught a cold, then he had an ear infection, then he was just plain old uncomfortable all the time. I think we are back on track now. He certainly does not sleep through the night but at least he sleeps in between waking up!

Sam has had his first 4 Wheeler ride and seems to enjoy that. We've been going for walks to the shop more often so that Ben and Jake can ride their bikes. He's just OK with the stroller and manages to put up with it for his brothers' sake. His favorite thing to do right now is to be on the floor maneuvering around - his hands are constantly busy reaching and searching for whatever he can get.

Everyone says how chubby he is but I still think he's the 'thinnest' of the 3 of them. Sure, he has a nice round belly and a few rolls in his arms, but what's that?

Thoughts from a 2 year old

Here's another interesting thought and it doesn't have to do with the weight of his mother!

Ben wanted more milk in his cup tonight. I said, "how about I just give you half." He looked at me and said, "You're going to cut it?." The slow mom I am was a bit confused and asked him again. Same response. Ding ding - "No Ben, I won't cut your cup, I"ll just fill it half full." "Oh."

Oh my Jake

Here's another one from Jake (note: he said this with a complete straight face and with total honesty).

I was giving the boys a little more food tonight and there were just a few small pieces of carrots left in the pan. I ate them while I was putting the other food away. Ben was asking why I was doing that. I simply said I thought I'd just eat them rather than waste them. Jake's contribution to the story, "Well, I guess it is better to get fat than to waste." Hmmm....

The Boys in their PJs

The boys in their PJs that Grandma Linda gave them for Christmas.