Sam is 1 ? !

When Mac turned one, I was excited for him and us. Sam turning one was more of a sad occasion for me. It meant that I no longer had a newborn Sam, but a growing toddler Sam. I already miss that little baby. I don't miss the hardships of a newborn but I do miss the baby himself, and it also saddens me to think how fast his first year went. I am going to try and take on a new attitude though and embrace this spunky little 1 year old life. Of course you know I do love him to pieces...

Here are his 1 year stats:

21 lbs (give him some credit, he was getting over a stomach bug)

29.5 inches. He was 30th % for weight and 40th % for height which was quite different from his big brother! Here is the link to Mac's 1 year post.

What he's doing:

Teeth: 8 and 1 more coming I think

Eating: Baby food, cereal, peas, carrots, crackers, bananas, apple, noodles, cheese, egg, and he loves bread!

Crawling: Yes

Walking: No

Sitting up: Yes

Scooting: Yes

Pulling up: Yes

Babbling: Yes. He doesn't say them often, but he can say bye bye, Mama, Dada, uh oh. 

Cuddler or squirmer: SQUIRMER! 

If you'd like to look at pictures and videos throughout his 1st year of life, check out this video... I've only watched it about 15 times :). 

Sam 1 Year

Melting

One of my favorite things I've ever heard...

While snuggled up in a blanket in the backyard on a chilly night, Mac says

"Mommy, I'm so happy."

4 months

16 lbs, 25.5 inches long

Rolling over to side (once to stomach)

Attempting to eat cereal from a spoon

Smiling

Laughing

Bubbling his lips

Trying to sit up

Mac at 4 months was 15lbs and 25.5 inches long so just a pound lighter than Sam and the same height. 

Father's Day Photo Shoot

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Easter 2012

More Mac/Sam

MAC/SAM

1 month

1 month

Birthday

2 months

2 months

2 months

Church boys

April 1, 2012

Sam's first time in the church nursery. 

Mac or Sam?

Fun to compare the two boys. In some pictures, they look SO much alike! Here's how they compared at their 2 month marks:

Mac 12lbs, 11oz, 24 inches long
Sam 12lbs, 15oz, 22 inches long

Mac (gained 25 lbs)

Sam (gained 15 lbs)

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The last few are Mac but I think they look so much like Sam!

2 Months

Smiling

Cooing

Rolling on his side

Eating 6 oz every 3-4 hours

Sleeping 9-10 hours at night!

Doctor's appointment today:

12 lbs 15oz! 

(gained 4lb 4oz since birth)

22 inches long

(grown 2 inches since birth)

Got 3 shots :( but he took it like a champ. 

mouth noises

Things I'm Lovin

• Crystal Light wild strawberry water packs. I must not be the only one that loves these (and the Great Value brand equivalent) b/c a lot of times they are totally out at Walmart. I don't know if it's a mental thing, but I feel like I can get through the morning once I've had a bottle (it's got a little caffeine in it). 
• Pillsbury break and bake chocolate chip cookies. This is nothing new. I've been lovin these for a while, but lately I have been obsessed! I mean, I cannot be left alone in the house with a pack of these people...
• Tin foil. I don't know why I haven't used more of this until now but I love using it and not dirtying up my cookie sheets. See above item...
• Paper plates. I used to feel bad using them but we recycle a lot of other stuff so I'm using them baby! Who needs extra plates to wash. I do enough dish washing with all the bottles, Medela pump parts, etc.
• DeLonghi space heater. I set it to 71 in Sam's room and then put the thermostat on whatever my hormonal body wants!
• Sam's Club. I just recently rejoined. That's where I got the space heater for a great price and a 48oz can of formula (Similac equivalent) for like $20! 
• HGTV. I have fallen back in love with these shows. There is not a show on this station that I don't love!
• Parenthood (the show). I can't get enough of it. Why do they torture me and make me wait a week inbetween episodes? So cruel. 
• Sam's soft and warm little head. I can't stop putting it up against my face and kissing it. 
• Pinterest. I tried not to get obsessed with it, but like many many others, I did. I love all the organizational ideas.
• Showers. I am lucky and do get to get one most nights. I feel like a new woman once I am clean and get my pjs on. 
• My iPhone. I use the "notes" part of it constantly throughout the day to make to do lists, grocery lists, list questions for doctor's appointments (mine and Sam's), jot down when Sam eats, naps, etc. And I can play on facebook and pinterest when he's asleep in my arms :). 

What are you lovin??

Samuel James Beverly

A little late on the post but, HE'S HERE!

Sam was born at 7:21am on Jan. 23rd via c section (due date 1/24). He weighed 8lb 11oz and was 20 inches long. He had to spend a brief time in the NICU because his oxygen level was subpar at 85% and he was breathing slightly fast. He was back with us 4 hours later and doing great. My recovery time in the hospital was manageable and I had some FANTASTIC nurses at Saint Vincent's. He had some trouble with increased bilirubin levels and weight loss but after a week at home he was back to normal and gaining weight nicely.

We've been home now for about 3.5 weeks. Sam is such a sweet baby. He spoiled us with a few nights of sleeping 6 hours at a time but now he's back to an every 4 hour eating/sleeping schedule. He's eating 5 ounces of milk/formula at a time! He has dark blue eyes and just a little bit of brown hair. He looks a lot like Mac did minus some hair and chunkiness :). And like Mac, he looks just like Patrick's baby picture.

Just born

Big guy

Happy parents

My 1st time to hold him

Mac meeting Sam on day 2 in hospital

Baby burrito 

Opening his eyes

8

8 days until we meet this guy...

This is Sam at about 19 weeks. 

I am scheduled for a c section on January 23rd.

I can't wait to SEE his sweet face , HEAR his sounds, FEEL his skin and hair next to mine, and SMELL his sweet baby smell.

Come see us Samuel James.

Things I'm Lovin

In no particular order...
(mostly food of course)

Crystal Light Wild Strawberry drink packs
Diet Dr. Pepper Cherry
Milk and lots of it
Dark Chocolate Granola Thins
Collard greens or turnip greens (I don't know the difference)
Watching Mac play contently by himself
Our nanny
Being with family
Indoor fires
Seeing Sam's little face on ultrasound
Good country music
Words with Friends!

Things I'm NOT lovin:
The time change.

Granny

Elizabeth Gaultney Etheredge
October 11, 1919 - October 30, 2011

Granny went to be with the Lord on Sunday morning October 30. We are sad to not have her in our lives, but thankful to know that she is with the Lord. Honestly words cannot describe this amazing woman of God and I won't even try. Her obituary is very well written. Please read if you have time.


http://m.legacy.com/obituaries/nwfdailynews/obituary.aspx?n=Elizabeth-Etheredge-Betsy-Gaultney&pid=154414101

I have cried tears of joy every time I think about the Lord welcoming her into his kingdom. I also like to think of these two together again.

This was the sunset on the night that Granny died. Mom said she has never seen a prettier sunset.

We are heading down to Fort Walton Beach tonight to attend her services tomorrow. Prayers are appreciated for our family as we grieve together. Nonetheless, it will be a special time for our family to be together.

Poo Poo Nightmare Part II

Read at your own risk.

So... all day Mac had the "poop" look. A few times I caught him running off to a corner (to poop in peace, I'm sure). We made him sit on the potty numerous times today with no luck. It's so frustrating when we KNOW he has to go, but he refuses to. Well tonight I decided that to take Mac on a date. We went to see Puss In Boots and then to Chickfila to eat and play. He was very excited when we got to Chickfila b/c he knew he'd get to play in the play area. While I ate he was making very funny hip action movements in his seat. Then he laid down in the booth for a good 7 or 8 minutes. By this time I knew what he was doing. But if he had to go all day, then I knew he needed to get it out. He confessed to what he'd done and we went to the bathroom. I put him up on the baby changing station to make things easier. I started to clean him up and then a look of terror came over his face. I knew he had to go again so what else could I do but tell him to "just go". I turned away for a second to give him some privacy. When I turned back around there was not only a huge terd laying there but a lot of pee on the floor and on his bag that was also on the floor. I forgot that pee pee usually comes simultaneously with poo poo. So I cleaned him and the bathroom up as best I could and we walked out of Chickfila with what dignity we had left. A couple stared at us while we left. I think the girl must have been in the bathroom during the fiasco. Home we went and in the bath he went.