Samuel - 5 Months

You had your 4 Month shots the day after your 4 month birthday.  Mommy got to take you to the appointment by herself because Daddy had class.  You cried for a little while after your shots, but overall you did great!  Your measurements at this checkup:  14 lbs 2 oz (45%), 27 inches long (95%!!!), head circumference 16 cm (45%).  I can't get over how long you are!  My little tall fella!

Waiting to see the Dr and get your shots, you were

obviously so concerned!



A couple days after your shots, you stopped sleeping through the night.  We had really gotten used to getting 9+ hours of sleep every night, so going back to 4 hours in a stretch, then waking every hour after that for several hours was no fun at all.  I feel certain you were going through a wonder week though, because after about 5 days of sleeplessness, you started sleeping better again.  You also seemed so much more aware of your surroundings and seemed to be able to hold your focus on things for longer periods of time.  It's still so incredible to me to watch you discover this big world around you!! You started eating baby oatmeal this month and taking an extra oz in your bottles at the beginning of this month, and by 4 months and 3 weeks old we started you on solids.  Your first solid food was carrots and you loved them just like your mommy does :).  You love to eat your oatmeal for breakfast and supper.  Mommy is making your baby food and we will slowly add more veggies and then fruits to your diet!  

First food!  Yummy carrots :)

You are still staying with Angie, and get to spend a lot of time with her outside on blankets when the weather is pretty.  I know you are just soaking up all the new things in the world around you, and that is priceless to me.

Hanging out with Angie while she plants flowers

We had our first cool weather this month, and you seem to like wearing your long sleeve outfits and your little hats.  On the day of Bren's 4th birthday, you were all bundled up!  Your great great Aunts Emma and Nell loved on you most of the time.   

Aunt Emma and Nell loving on you

Just too much excitement for a little fella!

Other things that happened this month:

 

Holding your bottle for the first time!

First long sleeve shirt!

Who is that super cute baby in that mirror?

Talking to Mimi at lunch



Mr. Blue Eyes!



Samuel - 4 months

We celebrated a couple milestones this month!   The first, Daddy started back to college!!  He is attending Mississippi College, so he is a CHOCTAW now (like Mommy!).  We celebrated his first day of school with a surprise outfit that Mommy made just for the special occasion.  I think it made Daddy happy :).

Hurricane Isaac came through this month, leaving us without power for two days.  For some reason any time the wind blows hard we lose power.  I guess that is the down side to living in a neighborhood that is full of old, beautiful trees!  We spent the first day and night of no power at Mimi's house.  You had a good time hanging out on your pallet in the floor!

Football season started this month!!!  Mommy is super excited when football season starts, so we had to dress you accordingly...

We celebrated Labor Day at the begining of the month, and that night was your first night to sleep in your crib.  I loved having you right there beside me in your pack and play at night, so I could make sure you were ok, but it was time for you to be in your big boy room!  The first couple of nights I swear I checked on you 20 times, but you sleep longer and better in your own room, so that has been a blessing!  You actually seem to love bed time (HUGE blessing!).  We have a nice little routine down, and you are usually asleep within 5-10 minutes of being put into your crib.



Work got super busy this month so we decided to let a good family friend keep you during the day while Mommy works and Daddy goes to school.  It's a true blessing, and Angie takes such good care of you!  Every day when I pick you up you are smiling and happy.  It definitely took some getting used to and a good bit of letting go on my part, but I truly feel like this is best for you right now.  I have a feeling that as you grow older, you are going to learn the best parts of being in the country while you are with Angie!  One thing is for sure, I figure you will grow up with a love for blueberries, since you will be able to run right outside her house and eat as many as your little heart desires!   

You discovered the wonders of a play seat this month.  The play mat no longer holds your attention, but you just LOVE your new seat!!

 

Other things that happened during your third month: