You amaze me

Samantha, You amaze me. I have been watching you every day for four months. I was there when your little head bobbled from the weakness in your muscles. Today you hold your head up high for all to see. I was there when you sighed and had tiny grunts to express your feelings. Today you coo, laugh and smile at the sight of me. I was there when you first opened your eyes just a tiny bit to see the world. Today your big beautiful eyes light up my day. I love you so very much my dear. You are the most wonderful little creature I have ever known. Keep growing my little girl, I love watching you learn.

Teething

She is definitely teething. Hee hee.

Teething and Sophie

Samantha has been drooling a LOT lately. When I hold her upright so she can see, she licks my hand. When I pick her up she has drool puddles around her mouth. I think this little girlfriend is starting to teethe. She seems happy go lucky right now. I guess we will have to see how she feels in the coming months. I think poor little Sophie the giraffe will finally be getting some action.

Isn't she the cutest! Sophie has been part of this household for a while now. She has appeared in a few pictures too. I look forward to seeing her being a fun little buddy for Sammie.

3 month pics!

Rolling over and new pictures

My sweet little girl rolled over yesterday. She was on her belly and suddenly she began rocking back and forth. Her little arm got wedged under her and she was pushing with her feet. Sure enough, she was on her back a few moments later, staring up at the colorful toys on her playmat.

This event was after another fun and exciting event. Me, my mom, Samantha and Nana all went to Portrait Innovations for some pictures. I wanted to get a few shots at three months. She cooperated and we were able to get some really cute pictures.

Thanks baby girl for the great day. Now, If I could just shake this Stomach bug...

Month 2 for Samantha

It's picture time!!

Here is a pic of the fam. 

and here is a pic of my little beach babe.

Hello there world!!

I'm back!!

Hello Hello!! It's been over a month since my last post. The transition from maternity leave to work was very strenuous on me and Samantha. I am just now getting over the shock and exhaustion that comes with such a change. I kept thinking about my little blog and missing the fact that I haven't looked at it in what seems like an eternity. I want to start updates again so you can all follow what my little girl has been up to lately. I've got pictures galore covering months 2 and now 3. She has been such a doll (despite the inevitable nighttime fussing) and I have been enjoying her immensely.

I started working from home in the middle of May and took a much needed vacation to Emerald Isle with the fam. Samantha had a blast. She is regular beach babe! On June 7th, Samantha started daycare. We had been preparing for several weeks before, offering her bottles and coaxing her to finish them despite her distaste for them. Needless to say, she did fine. I didn't though... I left a blubbering mess and backed right into a telephone pole outside of the nursery. Oh well, at least it didn't leave to big of a mark!

For the past 4 weeks, it has been a whirlwind of activity and exhaustion. The best part of the day is when I pick her up from daycare and settle into my comfy armchair for our afternoon snuggling. She has changed so much in the past month. She coos and laughs at me every day. Her big blue eyes follow my every movement and she reaches out her arms as if to say "pick me up mom!" She is so funny during our nightly tummy time activities. She makes a deep gurgling sound and laughs at the bright colors on her mat. She can't turn over yet but she can squirm her way all over her crib. It reminds me of Curly from the 3 stooges, kicking himself into a circle on the ground. Silly girl...

I hope to keep this blog better updated in the future. Forgive my absense. It was a crazy time for us all! Pictures will be posted later!

Love Em