12 Weeks Today

Two Year Check Up

I had a feeling our 2 year check up would be difficult for Sam today but I really had no idea. It was a total of 35 minutes of screaming and kicking and trying to climb under the only small table in the room. He was petrified. He was trembling. He cried so hard his face turned bright red, he was sweating and I thought he was going to throw up all over me. Thankfully he didn't. It started with him crying when I laid him down on the table to undress him and then I knew what I was in for. It sounded like we were trying to tear off one of his limbs.

The nurse told me the 2 year old check up is the hardest and next year will be easier. It could not be any worse.

He is 30 lbs. 14 oz and 35 inches tall. That puts him in the 75th percentile for both weight and height. If you only knew how much energy those measurements took for us to get.

At the end of the appointment the doctor and I looked at each other, both covered in sweat, and laughed. I learned today he is a very strong little guy...and he hates going to the doctor.

My Baby Girl

11 Weeks Today

Laughing...

2 Years Today

I was in labor with you two years ago today. Labor that came on hard and fast once my water broke 3 days past your due date. At 3:05pm you were born, and in that moment my life was redefined. My first born son, Sam. You will always be the one who ushered me into this wonderful journey of motherhood. I was unprepared for the deep love I would feel for you. I had never felt anything close to it before.

You are kind and gentle and steady. You take every moment of every day in with such joy. You are so silly and your laugh is contagious. Your love for trucks and cars runs deep. You adore your baby sister and are protective and gentle with her always. You are all heart, and your feelings get hurt easily. You give kisses out generously. I am lucky to spend my days with you laughing and playing the hours away.

I have spent some time this morning looking at old pictures of you. I can't believe how big you are and how fast the time has gone. There is not a trace of any baby fat left- you are long and lean and such a big boy. It makes me feel sad and sentimental that you are so big and the time has gone by so quickly. I will enjoy every moment and remember it all.

Happy Birthday my boy. My love for you runs deep.


July 20, 2006

July 20,2007

July 20, 2008

Birthday Boy!

We celebrated Sams' 2nd birthday today with Mum Mum and Pa Pa. I wasn't up for planning a big party with our new baby girl so we kept it small. We took Sam to the Kangaroom for some bouncing, and then back home for presents, pizza and cake. He had a great time and stayed up an hour later than usual!

I love my new clothes Aunt Janis and Uncle Rich!

Ten Weeks Today

Big Boy

Sam has recently taken an interest in using a regular cup instead of his sippy cup. He has been practicing which means a lot of juice down the front of him and on the floor. He has finally gotten the hang of it. When I was unloading the dishwasher he grabbed a mug, asked for juice and proceeded to watch Caillou on the couch with his mug. As you can see, he is a very proud boy!