Sam & Amelia

We had such a busy, but fun, day today! We started out meeting “Aunt” Wendy for lunch at Dixie Cafe. Your carrier fit perfectly in the the booth, so we didn’t have to perch you on a highchair. I have this fear that someone will run into the high chair and knock you over – I’ve never seen it happened, but I still think about it everytime we go to a restaurant. Weird, I know…

It’s been nearly 10 weeks since you were born and we still hadn’t been to the Capitol to see my former co-workers. I decided that today was the day and they probably wouldn’t let me in, if I waited much longer.  They were so excited to see you and really didn’t notice me! James met me at the car and carried you inside, which I was so grateful for because you’re getting so heavy for me to carry! Debbie took several pictures of us and nearly everyone got to hold you! You were so good and smiled for Debbie and LeighAnne. This picture is where I posed every week when I was pregnant…Debbie was my pregnancy photographer – not missing a single week of taking a picture of me and my growing belly!

After our visit at the Capitol, we went home to rest and eat before heading to Danielle’s house for your first playdate. We saw Ava, Juliana, Maggie and Mimi and got to meet some other babies and their moms. You were the youngest baby there, although you probably don’t remember it because you slept most of the time.

It was such a fun day and I’m so glad we’re getting out more to see your friends and mommy’s friends.

Sam,

I want to remember all the things that you are doing at two months old, before you start changing and growing even more. In the past two weeks you’ve started a lot of new activities. You’re now cooing and making noises other than crying. It’s fun to hear you wake up and “talk” to yourself. Sometimes you can soothe yourself by sucking your thumb – if you can find it! You’ve started smiling in response to mom and dad – a wide grin that makes our hearts melt. You are more content for short periods of time in your swing or on your lilly pad play mat. You love to swing on the front porch, stare at the ceiling fans and your mobiles. You almost always fall asleep in your car seat, minutes after getting in the car or stroller. During the night, sometimes you can go 4 – 6 hours between feedings, although not on a consistent basis yet.

Can’t believe it’s been 2 months already….we’re so excited to see what’s in store for you (and us) in the coming months!

Sam had his first round of immunizations today. He had a good check-up and weighed in at 14 lbs, 10 oz . We knew he was growing but didn’t realize how much! He’s also grown 3 inches longer! He’s in the 97th percentile for weight and 90th percentile for height! Way to go, Sam!!!
The shots were pretty painful for Sam, but he only cried for a few minutes in the doctor’s office. He took his pacifier and fell asleep on the way home. The rest of the afternoon was rough, as Sam would wake up from a deep sleep in a lot of pain. His little cries were so heartbreaking. This picture was taken as we were leaving the doctor’s office – his eyes are so sad and he’s still clinching his fists. Grandma and Grandpa Sproles came up for the day to go to the doctor with us – they were a big help in comforting him after his traumatic doctor’s visit.

After Sam started feeling better, we were playing with him on the floor and Robert noticed the little animals on Sam’s outfit. When I bought it, I thought they were turtles and ladybugs, however, the turtles have antennae. Robert named them Snurtles – a cross between a turtle and a snail. Recently another mother that I was working with realized that her son was wearing an outfit with the phrase “The angry fish jumps out of the water.” It was a very small phrase that was repeated all over the outfit with cute little fish. Do fish really get angry? It’s funny how we didn’t pay attention to the little details on these outfits.

We gave Sam a pacifier for the first time about 2 weeks ago and his reaction was so funny. His eyes got so big and his brow furrowed, as he tried to figure out what it was. He was sucking on the pacifier so hard that it would fly out of his mouth.

Sam has recently started sucking on his thumb. Sometimes he tries to put his whole fist in his mouth, if he can’t find his thumb. Both the pacifier and his thumb really calm him down when fussy.

Sam looks so adorable after his bath, wrapped up in a hooded towel.