Thanks, Sam!

Sam says "peas" and "'scooz me" but that's about all the manners we've gotten from him. We do say "Thank you" to him often and try to get him to repeat it when appropriate. But, no luck!

And suddenly, yesterday, I handed Sam a toy and I could have sworn he said "Thanks!" Then, all weekend long, he has been saying "Thanks, Sam. You're welcome." Just like that, as if it is one word. It is precious! And he actually uses it appropriately and often. I'm not really sure where he's picked it up, though!

He's Mine!

We've known for a while that Sam definitely belongs to Scott. (Their baby pictures look exactly alike.) But I'm always looking for confirmation that he's mine, too! Finally, I have my proof and I'll stop worrying about a lab mix-up.

My child likes to keep his hands clean while he eats and reaches for the napkin often.

THAT comes from me!

:)

Complain, Complain, Complain...

Yeah! Sam can finally complain! Isn't that the dumbest thing to be excited about? But it is so hard to help him feel better when I don't know where he hurts. Scott and I have said so many times "I can't wait until you can tell me what's wrong." Well, now he can and it is as wonderful as we expected it to be!

His first complaint came Monday morning. Sammy was in his crib fussing a little but not crying. When I went to get him out, the first thing he said was "nose" and I knew exactly what he was trying to tell me. His nose was really stuffy and he couldn't breathe. Today, he told me repeatedly that his bottom hurt and he did have a bad rash. Poor thing! But what a relief that he can actually tell us what he needs!

Now if I can just get him to answer yes when I ask him a question...


(BTW, this post was for Allison whom, I think, was teasing me!)

Winds (and Leaves) of Change

Well, it's over. The big interview has come and gone. It was actually the easiest, strongest interview I've ever had. More like a conversation, really, with a great group of ladies.

And then I cried all the way back to my school. The thought of leaving my school, my team, my colleagues, my kids and my friends is gut-wrenching!!! I haven't been offered the job, but even the thought of the changes coming next year, whether I stay or go, is painful.

For my Reading Recovery friends who are facing the same decisions I'm facing, against our will, I am told that this too shall pass. I am told that change is really a good thing even though it sometimes hurts. I am told that when doors close, windows open. These things I am told and on a deep level, I believe them. But in the midst of it all, it is very hard to see that the world will be right again.

So, I lean on my two mottoes and I pass them onto my friends because together, and only together, we will get through this:

God will not give us more than we can handle.

God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.


Thanks for letting me pout! I think this will be a very long week...


And since I created this blog for the sole purpose of bragging about my family (and because I need a smile), here are my "pictures of the day". These were taken in November and are some of my all time favorites.

Past and Future

I was looking through some pictures and videos this evening, just remembering...ah...and I found this cute video of Sam made one year ago. One day he discovered the bell that Putter rings when she wants to go outside and I caught him trying to escape.



I can't believe how little he looks! I sure don't remember ever in his whole life thinking he was little! I wonder if I'll look back a year from now and think "oh, how little he was..." Nah, I doubt it!

Tomorrow (Monday) is a big day for me. I have a job interview in another district! This will be the first time I've ever had an interview that I really didn't need to get. So there's not that usual sense of urgency and nervousness. At the same time, I'm really, really excited about the job. It's for a Reading Recovery position. Yeah!!! You know that's where my heart is! I'll keep you posted...