Very Lazy Weekend......

We had a very lazy weekend, mainly due to a week filled with excitement we didn't want - the flu!  Sam came down with the flu early Wednesday morning - think 12:30am - vomiting.  Dad had to put him in the bath and then every hour or two he woke up again sick - it may be the most sad thing in the world to see a baby sick and scared! :(  Mom stayed home with Sam on Wednesday - he was very chill - just hanging out on the "bed" mom made on the couch.

He even got to watch his new DVD's - Yo Gabba Gabba - in the afternoon when he was feeling a little bit better!  Sam was better on Thursday and back to daycare where we found out he wasn't the only victim!  

Mom and dad thought they had escaped, until mom came down with the same flu bug exactly 48 hours later - not a fun night when you are 28 weeks pregnant - or ever for that matter!  Dad escaped - the only one of us who DIDN'T get a flu shot - go figure!

SAM'S NEW FAVORITE THING - HIS CHAIR!

Sam LOVES the chairs at daycare and is always sitting in them with books and playing in them - we were excited to find one for him at Big Lots!   We were debating the purchase at Big Lots as Sam proudly sat in the chair squealing - screaming when we were going to leave without.... maybe a little spoiled but it's been a good purchase as it's his go to hang out spot!  It is definitely his throne :)

The only issue is it created a discipline situation - he loves to stand in it and dad is determined to ensure that never happens :)

Think Sam has enough TOYS???

Sam loves to play in his piles of toys - I can't believe how they've exponentially increased!

The best thing lately is getting HUGS from Sam - he now comes up and hugs me and it's the sweetest thing ever!  He knows how to work his mom :)

Halloween 2011

Sam made an adorable little skunk for Halloween! 

Pictures from Daycare

Class photo - feel the excitement!  I am impressed they are all sitting still at one time (although one of the twins is MIA???)

Lil' Stinker hanging out! 

I just think this picture is funny as Sam is notorious for pushing our barstools and side tables and anything, really, all over the house!  Looks like he also does this at daycare!

Stopping by to see his friend Isaiah!

It was a fun HALLOWEEN!!!



14 Months this week!

I believe we are just on the edge of the 14 month mark!  Sam had a big month 13, mastering his walking - now he is unstoppable and confident on his feet.  I was happy to see the tip-toe walking is gone and he is on the move.   He does have a few battle wounds to show for these new skills as well - some bumps and bruises - he gets a little brave somedays in his new skills.

 

Sam still loves Mr. Monks more than anything - He often squeals and tackles him to the ground for a hug/love fest....  I'm not sure what it is about that monkey!

Sam loved his floatie so much this summer in the pool that I figured he might as well play with it year round!  Sam spent the weekend lounging in his Mickey inflatable, "Honking" the steering wheel and often needing help getting out of it!  As you can see, he found dad's pile of Reeses peanut butter cups as well!

Sam is talking more now - we hear a lot of "Ma-Ma" and a mixture of "Ba-Ba, Da-Da, Pa-Pa" - he does the "Uh-oh" and "all done" as well.  He is getting good at his sign language too - it really is cute to see him do it.  His newest thing we are teaching him are animal noises - he is best at the Bear noise, followed by monkey and then a tie for the dog/pig - both of which are just a heavy panting :)  We'll have to get a video.

 

Friday, mom and dad had their first "parent - teacher conference."  We weren't sure what to expect, but it was just a topline of Sam and what things he is learning at daycare, what things they will be working on (eliminating bottles, utensils, etc..).  His teacher said he is well-liked by all the kids and a very happy baby.  She did say he had a "new thing" of shrieking at the top of his lungs and will get all the other kids going - had we seen this?? - Yes, we have :) 

 

We are getting a glimpse of toddlerhood and the "Terrible Twos" to come.  I brought Sam to the toy store while out with our friend Kelly on Saturday - I let him play with some of the toys and anytime he had to leave a toy, he would scream, arch his back, and make a scene - a lady walked by and said, "I'm guessing he's almost two." Uh.. no, we got a 10 months to go!!!!  I am seeing some stubbornness starting to come out and am a little worried about what's ahead of us....or more, how to handle it!

All in all, every day is a joy!  The laughs certainly outweigh any of the frustrations or challenging moments!

....Tomorrow - Halloween!  We tried on his costume today..... can't wait to post pictures tomorrow!!!

Look what I found -

Vaseline!!

Sam loves sliding!

 

Monday night we decided to take a quick walk to Sam's favorite playground on the east side of Lake Calhoun.  You can see him wiggle to get going down the slide!

Maybe it's time to childproof more cupboards.....

Sam loves to go grocery store!

(Mom finds it easier to go to the grocery store with only one of her babies in tow, but she does like the extra help carrying!)