What's new with Sam

 What's new with Sam these days......

1.  MOVING - Sam is always on the move and cruising around the house now... (still no crawling) He prefers getting into cupboards and drawers than playing with his toys.

He also seems to have a knack for finding any glass or can in the house and trying to drink from it - we have to be careful where we set them down.  

Toilet paper is another one of his favorite targets.

 

2.  SLEEPING - Sam sleeps on his stomach a lot now and it's always cute to see him with his butt in the air - it just doesn't look comfortable but he seems to like it!  Bedtimes have been a little more challenging with him learning to stand up in his crib - especially when he throws his paci on the ground!  I feel like i'm on an episode of SuperNanny some nights when i repeatedly have to go in, lay him down, and say, "Time for bed" and leave - it eventually works!

 

4.  EATING -  Sam and food are still one of our bigger challenges - I feel better knowing that daycare has the EXACT same challenges with him and it's not just me!  He is getting the finger foods and has them at every meal but he is picky, and he tends to throw more than he eats.  Mealtimes require patience and lots of clean-up.  Some finger foods he loves right now are blueberries, shredded cheese, graham crackers, cheetos/cheese puffs, ice cream, LOVES blueberry muffins, and, of course,  Mac N Cheese.  He seems to only like his vegetables pureed so far so he always gets those at the end if he doesn't eat them in pieces.

5. TRICKS -  Sam is now waving goodbye and hello, which is very cute.  Dad has also taught him to give fives and to clap.