Sam & Amelia

Sam,
Once again, it’s hard to believe you’re another month older. These past four months have flown by and in the last month you’ve changed the most – being more aware of your surroundings and interacting more with people.

My favorite thing you’ve learned to do is giggle. Dad and I have each heard you laugh once – the first time dad propped you up on the pillows in our bed, while I was in the shower, and you thought it was so funny. I couldn’t believe I missed it! Then last week I had my turn, you and I were swinging on the front porch and Jinx was flopping over on my feet. You let out several hearty laughs when you saw Jinx flop over. Every day we wait for you to do it again, but you must be saving them up for something truly funny!

You’ve discovered your hands! You’re learning that you can use your hands to bring things up to your mouth. You have a duck toy that is very easy for you to grasp and put in your mouth. If that’s not available, you will chew on your bib, burp cloth or even your fist. We think that you might be teething soon because you’re chewing on everything and drooling a lot. You’ve learned to stick your thumb through the loop of your pacifier and pop it out of your mouth, but haven’t mastered putting back in the right way! That makes you upset when your paci comes out, but you never want to let go of it so I can put it back in your mouth! Another cute thing you do: extending your arm straight out and resting your hand on the side of your carrier. We’ve also seen you rest your hand on your knee – it’s too cute! You’re our little man.

You’ve discovered your voice! You like to shriek when your happy and excited! It’s so fun to watch you make noises and then listen to yourself. You like to see how loud you can get and sometimes I think you surprise yourself with you vocal abilities!

We go back to the doctor on Monday for more immunizations. I know you won’t like that, but I am anxious to talk to him about starting you on rice cereal. I initially thought we’d wait until around 6 months to give you solids, but I think you’re ready!

Love you so much,
Mom