tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28953115469864493222024-03-12T17:57:27.208-07:00Lil' TricksterIn February 2011, we welcomed our lil' trickster and our lives will never be same.lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14474307235868831506noreply@blogger.comBlogger657125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2895311546986449322.post-21199934944937842592016-02-19T20:35:00.000-08:002016-02-29T20:36:11.178-08:00Jack is 5 years old today!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My baby is 5 years old! The old cliche is true...they grow up so fast. Time has flown by...and yet of course it seems like Jack has been in our lives forever. </div>
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I'll write more about our first born later but thought I'd post these pics.</div>
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Jack never disappoints with an expressive and giggly photo shoot. </div>
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I just wish he was this happy all the time. ;-)</div>
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Our happy silly 5 year old. Happy birthday Jack!!</div>
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Little Sammy is 2 1/4 years old! Except I can't call him "little" anymore because he's huge! He really looks a lot older than he is. </div>
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Sammy remains a lovely, happy, mild-mannered boy. Sometimes he tries to copy Jack's angsty moods and yelling but it's just not the same. He doesn't have it in him. :)</div>
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He's started at preschool for just a couple of mornings a week and, after a brief adjustment period, he seems to really like it. He loves other people, other kids, and playing with all the toys and outdoor equipment. And, in a huge 180 from my experience with Jack, every time I pick him up from school, Sam immediately, unprompted, starts telling me all about his day, what he played with, who played with him. It's adorable. </div>
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So happy 2 1/4 birthday Sammy! We love you!</div>
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Sam is two years old! Look at that cutie pie. We just can't believe how quickly two years has flown by. Though, to look at him, people guess he's almost three all the time. He's a big boy that towers over his entire playgroup.<br />
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He's just started his two year old tantrums and insane moods. He's always been a bit feisty but now he's started his lay on the floor and scream and flail phase. But I'm not too bothered by it because at least now I know it's normal and it'll pass.<br />
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He remains entirely devoted to his brother and just loves him so much. He looks at the window every afternoon to look and see when Jack will be dropped off from school. He tackles his brother when he decides it's time to wrestle and he holds his hand when it's time to be nice.<br />
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He loves hanging with the older kids and loves a good party. <br />
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Watch out for this one because he sure likes crowds and being social. Doesn't want to read a single book but will talk to any stranger in any public place.<br />
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I just love my little guy with the feisty attitude. Happy 2nd birthday Sammy!<br />
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Sam is 23 months old today! Looking pretty old in these pictures. My blonde haired blue eyed baby is almost 2!</div>
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He continues to be a "maniac" as Jack calls him. Jumping on couches, climbing on tables, eating a ton, laughing, smiling, giggling, and throwing temper tantrums. He's got quite a boisterous personality usually. </div>
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He really loves to be out and about and with people. Sitting at home with mommy is fun for Jack but not for this one! He screams and kicks every time I drag him away from Jack's school after pickup.</div>
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But happy birthday to this cutie. Thanks for being happy and lovely, even when you're not sleeping well and throwing a fit. :)<br />
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There's our Sammy! Wearing his brother's hand-me-down shirt that Jack wore when he was 3. Sam isn't even 2 but he's a beast. Everyone always thinks he's older than he is because he's pretty tall and solid. </div>
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Not much new this month except a lot of new words and language development. I'm not sure anyone can understand him except for us but that's okay. He's not shy about telling us exactly what he wants. And his go-to move is to grab us (or any adult really) by the hand to lead him/her to where he wants to go. Sometimes it's just to play with him outside, sometimes it's to show us how crazy his older brother is being, and sometimes it's right to the fridge for more food. But he's very assertive!</div>
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He's starting typical 2 year old behavior and gets frustrated pretty easily. If a toy or something isn't working right away, he's quick to yell and throw and run around screaming. Luckily it's not that often and we aren't very phased.</div>
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He is playing well with Jack now and that is awesome. Of course, nowadays the roles have switched slightly and sometimes Sam is the aggressor, pulling Jack's hair or tackling him to the ground. Wrestling is fun when both parties are in agreement, but not so fun if one isn't in the mood. But we try to let them work it out themselves. </div>
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Jack remains one heck of a kid. Complicated, smart, sensitive...an enigma. John and I are definitely still trying to figure him out...and I'm pretty sure he has the upper hand! He is funny and cuddly and moody and there's no one like him. :)</div>
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His current obsession is numbers. Of any kind. He loves taking measuring tapes all around the house and measuring any and all things in our house. He loves analog clocks and telling time (which is really cool). Jack also loves elevators and escalators and, as he puts it, "high places". He loves to park on the top floor of parking garages and just take the elevator up and down. It's an extremely fun way to spend a Monday. </div>
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He is reading better and better every month. Not that you would know it because he's the kind of kid who clams up when you ask him to show off his knowledge. But he'll randomly read signs or pages in books so I know he knows a lot of what he sees. John and I, like most parents, have been spelling things occasionally so that Jack and Sam don't know what we are talking about. But it may be time to end that tradition as the other morning Jack leaned over and whispered to me, "Mommy do you want to go get some C-O-F-F-E-E?" Awesome.</div>
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This handsome 4 1/2 year old starts his second year of preschool in a few weeks and I know he'll do just great. He's come so far the past year. Now if we could only get him to stop saying "poopyhead" and "shut up". Sigh. Love you Jack!</div>
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There's our smiley Sam, 21 months old today! It's such an awesome age and John and I are enjoying him immensely. He's learning new words and putting together more and more sentences every week. </div>
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We can't get over how friendly and social the little guy is. He'll take anyone's hand and lead them around, showing them different things or engaging in games with them. Sammy has the cutest little voice so to hear him say "hi" or "bye" with his little inflection is really adorable. </div>
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As he approaches 2 he is starting a few temper tantrums. But they seem so short and easy to us compared to what we've seen. :) He'll throw himself on the ground for a full 3 or 5 seconds and then it's over. And back to looking for fun or mischief to get into. He loves to climb on top of anything and everything. He loves jumping and he loves running after his big brother. Really there's nothing he loves more than his big brother. It's pretty awesome. Even when the feeling isn't always mutual. </div>
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Overall we are just in awe of how good-natured and happy and even-tempered he is. What a cutie. Happy 21 months Sammy!</div>
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This kid is ridiculously cute. He really has the sweetest, cutest disposition. Sweet definitely doesn't mean mellow or calm though. Sam is constantly bouncing off the walls, jumping off tables, standing on chairs, and yelping in joy or frustration. Because he is happy as a clam right up until he doesn't get something or can't figure something out. And then, BAM. He's an almost two year old, flinging himself on the floor and screaming. But, for some reason, it's just sort of cute when he does it. And it's usually over very quickly.</div>
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He continues to learn new words every day and he can say so much now. He and Jack play so well together now. Sure, there are still times when Jack hits him or doesn't want him around, but a majority of the time they play and giggle and have a great time. Sam just absolutely adores his big brother. He tries to copy him at every turn which is both cool and frightening. Because his 20 month old body sometimes doesn't have the skills and coordination to keep up with a crazy 4 year old. </div>
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Look at this guy! He may need a haircut and he may be sweaty from playing outside all day but he is so darn adorable. Sammy is one happy dude. </div>
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He's got such a sweet, lovely disposition and is always ready to play with people and have fun. Every day he says more and more words which is so cool. He communicates really well which makes life much easier. Though he has yet to be able to communicate why he needs to get up at 4:30 or 5am every day. But luckily he's in a pretty good mood every morning so it makes the wee morning hours pass a little quicker. </div>
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As I've said before, Sam LOVES his big brother Jack. It's gotten to the point now where he just copies whatever Jack is doing verbatim. And if Jack is eating something, he wants the same thing. If Jack is playing with a toy, he wants that toy. But the main thing is just the mimicry of the actions. It's crazy and adorable and frightening all at the same time. If Jack climbs on the couch and jumps off, Sam does too. If Jack splashes water in the bath, Sam does too. When we get to preschool early, Jack likes to run around the gym and slide on his knees on the slippery wood floor. Sam does the same thing now and the two love to make it a game. </div>
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So we are FINALLY getting to see the two of them be cute together and it's a pretty nice payoff. The other day after Sam had gone to bed Jack told me "I love my little brother." And when they are playing and Sam wanders off, he laments his absence and wants him to come back. Today at the park there was a giant twisty slide and Jack was flying down it over and over. Sam was interested so he sat down right next to Jack at the top and the two of them went down together, side by side. Wasn't long before Sam was flying down himself. Pretty cool. </div>
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<br />lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14474307235868831506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2895311546986449322.post-84192485706822327772015-05-18T20:27:00.003-07:002015-05-18T20:31:45.063-07:00Sam's 18 month doctor's appointment<div style="text-align: center;">
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This cutie had his 18 month check-up today. Sure, he climbs up on tables, jumps off chairs, and is generally a handful, but he sure is adorable. And, per the doctor, Sammy is in great physical health and is hitting all his milestones. </div>
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The only thing we talked about is his apparent dairy allergy. Or maybe not full on allergy but intolerance. I guess they usually do the full dairy allergy test at 2 years so, until then, we've switched to almond milk. We tried Lactaid but he threw that up too leading the doc to believe it may be a real dairy (milk protein) allergy rather than a lactose intolerance. </div>
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Anyways, it's not that fun avoiding cheese and all dairy but we are making do. Sammy certainly doesn't seem to mind though. He's as happy as can be. </div>
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And now, his stats:</div>
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Weight - 26 pounds, 9 ounces (60th percentile)</div>
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Height - 34 inches (90th percentile!)<br />
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It's crazy because he seems so much heavier and bigger than Jack was but it turns out he's only about 1/2 pound heavier and 1/2 inch taller. Crazy.</div>
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And, for good measure, a little video of Sam saying hi to you. (Sorry about the vertical alignment!)</div>
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lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14474307235868831506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2895311546986449322.post-55323272841872320382015-05-13T22:38:00.003-07:002015-05-13T22:38:51.852-07:00Sam is 18 months old today!<div style="text-align: center;">
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Sammy is 1 1/2 years old today! Such a big milestone. So big and yet I almost forgot that today was his 18 month birthday. The poor kid…stinks being the second child. But look at him! Does he look like he's suffering? Definitely not. </div>
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He continues to be a fairly happy-go-lucky little guy. He does get frustrated but he generally is quick to smile. Except in the mornings when he is grumpy because he's up at 4:30 or 5. When will the early mornings end?! I can't wait. But he gets up that early every single day and it's just exhausting to wait for the sun to rise. Luckily we have our little routine down which I'm sad to say includes some episodes of "Curious George". Oh well. Second child.</div>
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I love making this kid laugh because his giggles are adorable. He understands everything I say now which is so fun. I tell him to throw away a piece of trash and he goes right for the trash can. He loves to eat with silverware (with some success) and try to blow his nose himself. He's starting to say some words which I'm not sure everyone would understand but I definitely hear bubbles, bottle, inside, outside, up, down, again, TV, cheese, and more. </div>
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That's his serious face. Do you like it? Makes him look more like his older brother. :)</div>
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He's constantly moving and exploring. It's exhausting but he's a hoot. Sam's a curious guy…like he was curious what it would feel like to smash his face against this clipboard. I gather it was pretty cool. </div>
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His relationship with Jack remains the same. Sam adores him and when we drop Jack to preschool he cries and screams and I have to drag him away. Why, I don't know since 90 percent of the time Jack just hits him or pushes him or yells that he doesn't want Sam to play with us. It's kind of sad and I get so upset when Jack hits him for no reason. But there is that 10 percent when Jack is great with him and is showing him how to do things and proclaims "I think he likes fountains because I like fountains!" Pretty cute.</div>
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This hug though was totally for show. Don't be fooled. Because it turned from a hug to a pretty hard headlock that ended with this tears. </div>
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Sigh. Happy birthday Sam. We love you so much…even the crazy older brother.</div>
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lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14474307235868831506noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2895311546986449322.post-12789779798828967032015-04-20T20:46:00.001-07:002015-04-20T20:47:07.859-07:00Sam is 17 months old today!<div style="text-align: center;">
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Well, I realize today isn't April 13th…but my computer has been down for the count so this was the first time it would allow me to load pictures. But, rest assured, these pictures were taken on his 17 month birthday. :)<br />
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Of course, he really wasn't in the mood so I didn't get many good ones. And big brother Jack wasn't home so, sadly, no sibling photos. But still…isn't he a cutie!?<br />
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A fidgety, active, curious, crazy cutie. Who never stops moving and loves babbling and meeting new people. Lately his favorite two things to say are "bubbles" and "it's stuck" or "I'm stuck". Referring of course to anything and everything. When he can't get a lid off a bottle..."it's stuck". When he gets tangled up in his own legs in his little car…"I'm stuck." It's adorable.</div>
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He really has such an happy cheery disposition. He is so fun to be around…when he's in a good mood. And he will let you know when he's not. :)</div>
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Happy 17 months Sammy!! </div>
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Little Sammy is 16 months today! Still cute, still a maniac. The kid is constantly moving and active and wants to be out and about. He is growing every day which isn't surprising since he eats as much as a 10 year old boy. Seriously, he eats at least three times as much as Jack. Today he had three bananas along with his normal three meals and snacks. Crazy.<br />
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I truly believes that he understands everything I'm saying. I can tell him to go get something and he comes back with it, he knows what I mean when I say it's bath time, and he because visibly upset when I tell John I'm leaving. He points, cries, smiles, and therefore gets his point across at all times so I'm really enjoying the communication. </div>
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Sammy is such a happy, good-natured kid. Crazy and active, but at least such a sweet disposition. He currently loves building towers with duplo blocks, playing trains, and shooting squirt guns outside. </div>
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There's no doubt that he loves his big brother. Still trying to copying him and keep up with him at every turn. </div>
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It's so fun to watch them together. Especially during the 25% of the time when Jack is nice and sweet to him and they are just adorable together. </div>
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lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14474307235868831506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2895311546986449322.post-10457716934171127282015-02-21T20:18:00.000-08:002015-02-21T20:18:52.221-08:00Sam's 15 month doctor's appointment<div style="text-align: center;">
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Sam had his 15 month check up yesterday and all went well! The doc didn't really have anything to say because Sam's pretty much A-OK on all fronts. He's physically healthy, he is saying some words, he's starting to use utensils, he's sleeping through the night and napping pretty well, and he's just a cutie. She wants me to cut out the bottles and switch entirely to sippy cups for milk but, what can I say, I'm lazy. <br />
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Length - 32 inches (80th percentile)<br />
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<br />lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14474307235868831506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2895311546986449322.post-36681210296944322582015-02-19T06:09:00.000-08:002015-02-19T06:09:04.372-08:00Jack is 4 years old!<div style="text-align: center;">
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Jack is 4 years old today!! Holy smokes. I can't believe it. He's a real kid. </div>
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I will try to write a "Year 4" post so I won't go crazy here, but suffice it to say, Jack is a special kid. A little bit off the beaten path for a 4 year old if you know what I mean. He can be thoughtful, extremely focused, detailed oriented, and likes the oddest things (i.e. fountains, tons of nonfiction books about space, nature, etc.). But he's also your typical 4 year old boy in so many ways…loves his bike, loves running around with friends at parks with a stick in hand, and loves pizza and cupcakes and dinosaurs.</div>
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He's an enigma this one! Happy and giggling one minute…grumpy and frown-y the next. </div>
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He certainly wants to do things his own way and wasn't thrilled about this photo shoot. He even attempted to give me his frown face but I think he was on the verge of laughing.</div>
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So happy birthday Jack!! We love you!</div>
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lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14474307235868831506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2895311546986449322.post-87828879303139075252015-02-13T15:19:00.001-08:002015-02-13T15:22:12.643-08:00Sam is 15 months old today!<div style="text-align: center;">
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Look at this smiley kid! He's 15 months old today! Little Sammy. I wish I had the time and energy to blog about him every day because he's such a cool kid. Except for the fact that he wakes up at 4:30am every. single. day. Hence the no time or energy to blog because I'm putting Jack down to sleep at 7:30 and going to bed at 8:30. But it's all a phase and it's hard to be mad at him when he's usually quite chipper and adorable at 5am. </div>
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I had thought that this age was so great with Jack and I remember why. Sam learns new things every day and says new words every day. He can communicate now with pointing, grunts, and words if he really wants too. "Milk", "crackers", "kitchen", "cookies"….of course. Because he's brother is obsessed with junk food. He also tries to sing the ABCs which is so cute. He's FINALLY into a book or two…the alphabet board books. I am rejoicing that he will sit through one whole book! Unfortunately what he's truly obsessed with is TV. One bad week with two sick boys when the TV was on a lot and now Sam wants it on all the time. So we will see how that goes. But one day soon he'll be able to talk and it's going to be adorable.</div>
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Sam loves going to all of our social outings whether it's play dates at someone's house or a playgroup park outing or a holiday party. Just yesterday he went nuts at a Valentine Cookie Decorating party with like 25 kids. He was so jazzed just to be around all those kiddos. (p.s. the opposite of his older brother.) </div>
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For better or worse, the boys seem to be getting along a little better. Jack pushes him down and yells at him less and Sam follows after him like a little puppy. They play together after dinner and I thought it'd be awesome but now it's just TWO boys climbing on chairs and jumping and banging on things. So not sure I'm happy Jack is teaching Sam all of his terrible habits. </div>
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Sam doesn't seem to mind though because he thinks his brother is pretty cool.</div>
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Even when he smothers him in a wrestling match.</div>
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Happy 15 months Sam!</div>
lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14474307235868831506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2895311546986449322.post-500519522917547272015-01-13T11:14:00.001-08:002015-01-13T11:14:16.655-08:00Sam is 14 months old today!<div style="text-align: center;">
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Little Sam is 14 months old today! I don't think I can say "little" anymore because the kid is huge! I'm sure one day soon he'll catch up to his older brother who is pretty darn skinny. Sam loves to eat and seems to love almost every type of food.<br />
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He's good-natured and loves people and an audience. He loves chasing after his brother, picking up everything he sees, and asking "what's that?" He uses that phrase all the time and it's pretty adorable. He's trying to say a lot of words these days and is somewhat successful…mama, owl, chair, etc. It really is a neat age as he learns so much every day. </div>
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I think with all of the recent cuddling from Grammy and Grandma, Sam has gotten used to being held so I'm doing a lot of that lately. Which is fine with me most of the time. But the kid is getting heavy! </div>
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His blonde hair and blue eyes are as cute as ever. He loves playing with Jack…though Jack doesn't really love playing with him. At least the hitting and pushing seems to have diminished slightly. With a long weekend away for John's birthday, we had to do this photo shoot on the fly without Jack here. So no cute sibling photos this month. :-(</div>
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Happy 14 months Sam!!</div>
lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14474307235868831506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2895311546986449322.post-6317534154367126702014-12-17T20:58:00.000-08:002014-12-17T20:58:25.448-08:00Sam is 13 months old!<div style="text-align: center;">
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Well, a few days late BUT Sam is 13 months old! Look at that blonde, blue-eyed cutie. <br />
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What can I say about Sam? In some ways he is easy. He's good-natured, extremely outgoing and social, loves meeting new people, and is completely easygoing about me dragging him all over town every day. Then there's the other side of it. The side that is hard. The side of Sam that is an insane frat boy maniac. The toddler that continuously climbs up on tables, dances on chairs, scales ladders, and runs around the house squealing. He exhausts me every day.<br />
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But he's definitely adorable and so lovable. So much fun.
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Sam's relationship with Jack remains volatile. But when they get along, it's downright adorable. Then it's back to wrestling.<br />
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Happy 13 months Sam!lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14474307235868831506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2895311546986449322.post-31155485007087975562014-12-04T21:08:00.005-08:002014-12-04T21:08:49.551-08:00Sam - Year One<div class="MsoNormal">
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Well, this post is a few weeks late but it seems appropriate
since every Sam post this year has been a bit delayed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Second child syndrome I assume.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But let’s dive into this past year,
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A little over a year ago I was a week from my due date and
cockily thought that I would be overdue again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So I was pretty shocked when my water broke and I had to
head to the hospital in the middle of the night.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was so much calmer this time around though.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ll never forget driving with John on
an empty LA freeway at 2am through downtown LA.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We were relaxed and chatting and couldn’t wait to meet our
new little boy. The labor was better because I knew what to expect and, in what
I would learn was true Sam style, he slid right into this world without much
fuss, ready to party even though the doctor wasn’t in the room.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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The first few weeks, even months, are a blur.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I just remember being on the go those
first four weeks when Sam was still asleep most of the time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He hung out in the Ergo on my chest
while I went to Jack’s play dates, led my MOMS Club meetings, and at every
preschool pickup and dropoff.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While
I had been scared to death to go to Target with baby Jack, I took Sam
everywhere and anywhere.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sam sadly
wasn’t the greatest sleeper but he was better than Jack so it seemed like an
improvement.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And besides, by the
second kid, your sleep is totally screwed and you’re conditioned to wake up
often so it’s just not as hard.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Nonetheless, I wouldn’t have complained if I had gotten a good sleeper.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sigh.</div>
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I guess I would sum up those first six months with Sam as
hard, but actually a little easier than I thought it would be.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Jack was just so so tough that I had
psyched myself up to expect the absolute worst…so Sam seemed easier.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Plus it helped that I now had a great
support system of fantastic mom friends who were always there to hold Sam while
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Sam immediately showed us that he was going to be way
different than his brother.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even
now, while he doesn’t talk, he is just the opposite of Jack in so many
ways.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>From almost birth, Jack
loved hearing us read to him and would devour books.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sam has read about a total of 3 books in his 12 months of
life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Jack was so clingy and upset
in most new situations or big groups.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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hanging on a blanket on the grass.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Meanwhile Sam can’t wait to be put down so he can go toddling off to strangers
to say hi.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s such a different
experience doing things with him…whether it be music class or trips to the zoo
or anything.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He’s just a happy,
smiley, social kid.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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While Sam’s outgoing personality made for an easier infant, I
think it’s made him a harder toddler than Jack.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Just when I thought I had survived the hardest part (the
first six months), life went and laughed at me and gave me a challenging
toddler and a harder second half of the year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Where Jack was content to be at home and, even from a young
age, could play quietly and get engrossed in a book or toy, Sam was and
continues to be the opposite.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He
hates just hanging at home, is bored by just my presence, and wants to be out
and about and entertained.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>“Where’s the party?” is his motto I think.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you know me, you know this is not my lifestyle!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So it’s been exhausting trying to keep
him entertained and happy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But
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Sammy does have one thing in common with Jack though…he is
stubborn as hell.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Those two
brothers….<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I feel like I’m Sam’s
bodyguard most of the time, just trying to keep Jack from hurting him.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Jack wasn’t pleased when we brought Sam
home and nowadays he isn’t much happier about the situation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They will have nice moments together
where Jack will hug him and say something loving.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But most of the time Jack is hitting him or pushing him down
or yelling at him not to touch his toys.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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pushed around all day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I feel bad
for the kid because he’s become conditioned to wince when Jack runs up to
him.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And yet he keeps going back
for more because there’s no one he loves more than Jack.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think “Jack” was even Sam’s first
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This first year was more challenging than I could have ever
imagined…and in different ways that I could have imagined.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The sheer emotional and mental frustration
that comes from juggling a baby and a preschooler…it’s enough to send you over
the edge some days.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>John has been
my rock this whole year and we’ve had some days that were great and some that
were fairly terrible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When he’s
having a hard time with them I can try to cheer him up him and vice versa.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(or we just keep each other from
killing the kids.)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thank goodness
for having a partner who is totally invested in Jack and Sam and who is here
for me all the time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I really feel
like I barely survived the year and I only did because of John.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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over-tired baby tugging at my leg while I’m cleaning poop off my preschooler’s
legs and hands.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I laugh about the
fact that I used to have a career and take a shower every morning and get
dressed to look presentable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And
now I’m cleaning vomit off of my pants because I have a toddler who is prone to
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dinner and he chases Jack and me around the house, giggling like a maniac.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I love that his favorite thing to do is
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lights.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He’s a little character
that kid and I can’t wait to see what happens with him this next year when he
starts talking and his personality comes out even more.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And who wouldn’t want to stare at his
little face all day?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Happy
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<br />lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14474307235868831506noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2895311546986449322.post-62430158112411463952014-11-19T02:00:00.000-08:002014-11-19T02:00:03.416-08:00Jack is 3 3/4 years old!<div style="text-align: center;">
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Look at that handsome kid. I've always loved his smile. As his teacher says, he doesn't smile all the time but, when he does, you know you've earned it. </div>
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But don't be fooled by that smile. He can be charming one minute and an utter terror the next. There's lots of talk of "three-nagers" in our playgroup and I totally subscribe to that theory. When he's great, he's great. Fantastic. My buddy. But when he's not....he can be moody, angry, aggressive, insane, and just a ball of emotions that he doesn't know how to regulate. Sometimes it's so disheartening but thank goodness I have lots of mom friends who are in the same boat. Their sons are crazy and hard to manage too. So it's all just a phase and I enjoy the good times and try to survive the throwing fits and temper tantrums. :)</div>
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I will say that this kid has really come out of his shell. Our playgroup friends who have known him since he was 6 months can't believe the change. He used to be so quiet and serious and now he can be so animated and happy with his friends. It's so fun to see. Some of it must just be his age but another part of it is definitely his preschool. He really likes his new preschool and it's really made him more outgoing which is cool. Not sure he learning much on the reading and writing front...but that's okay. ;)</div>
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Jackie remains my cuddler while his younger brother HATES to be held or cuddled. Which is why, now when he's going through a co-sleep phase, we indulge him. He usually wakes up half-way through the night and wants daddy or mommy to come in and sleep next to him. He just wants a warm body but John enjoys the sweet time with him. </div>
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Sam remains a friend sometimes but nemesis often. There are brief moments of adorable happiness between the siblings during the day. A half an hour after dinner, 15 minutes in the morning. Time when they chase each other and giggle and have fun. But then the rest of the day I'm pretty much a referee. Jack seems to just be angered by his presence. Even when he's not touching his toys. </div>
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Unfortunately there's a lot of hitting and pushing and none of my preventative or discipline methods seem to be working. I'm hoping it's just a phase but worried it's a decade-long phase. Yikes!</div>
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Regardless, my first born is one heck of a kid. A fountain-obsessed, planet-loving, crazy kid. Who is 3 3/4 years old! </div>
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lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14474307235868831506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2895311546986449322.post-39156777881383366432014-11-14T02:00:00.000-08:002014-11-14T02:00:01.168-08:00Sam's 1st Birthday<div style="text-align: center;">
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So, proving that second kids often seem to get the short end of the stick, I decided that I didn't want to have a huge party for Sam's 1st birthday. I mean, I'm confident that Sam won't remember his first birthday so why go to a giant expense? We decided to just invite Jack's friends over for a play date. And serve cupcakes of course. Because all I really needed was a picture of Sam stuffing a cupcake into his mouth. And, guess what? I got it. :)<br />
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<i> (Birthday hat courtesy of <u>Jack's</u> 1st birthday party if you can believe it.) </i></div>
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Sam had a great time chasing after the older kids, as usual. It's his favorite activity. And he seemed to enjoy his first cupcake. Though I can't say that he devoured it with the same speed as Jack. So maybe I'll be lucky and have a kid that's not a giant dessert fiend with an insatiable sweet tooth.<br />
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Here are some pictures from our fun day!<br />
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Happy birthday sweet Sam! </div>
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lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14474307235868831506noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2895311546986449322.post-13203937314446691292014-11-13T01:00:00.000-08:002014-11-13T01:00:10.277-08:00Sam is 12 months old!<div style="text-align: center;">
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Well, it's been a whole month since my last post but I wouldn't miss this photo shoot for the world. Our little Sammy is 1 year old! Absolutely crazy. It went by so fast! (Except for some of those days...yikes.) </div>
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Sam is a seriously active little guy. He's got a twinkle in his eye and is ready for fun at all times. His favorite thing to do is chase his big brother. (Here's <a href="http://liltrickster.blogspot.com/2012/02/12-months-old.html" target="_blank">Jack at 12 months</a> if you need a refresher). Sammy just loves watching Jack, imitating Jack, and playing with Jack's toys. He loves it when Jack's playgroup comes over and we've got 12 three and four year olds running around. Little Sam is always there in the mix trailing after them. </div>
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At 12 months, Sam is <i>finally</i> sleeping a little better. He goes to bed early (6:30pm) and, if I'm lucky, sleeps until around 5:30am. He's definitely a morning person but that's not terrible since I am too. He's a great eater so far too. He eats most things and is incredibly adventurous compared to Jack who currently eats about 5 things. </div>
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Love this kids smile! And his scream! </div>
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And his crazy face!</div>
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These two brothers. Sigh. If only Jack would stop beating him down. Because when he stops, they are pretty cute.</div>
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Happy 12 months Sam!!</div>
lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14474307235868831506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2895311546986449322.post-35345253921997880522014-10-13T01:00:00.000-07:002014-10-13T05:59:09.313-07:00Sam is 11 months old!<div style="text-align: center;">
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Sammy is 11 months old! I think the poor kid has been sick for about 4 weeks but this cold just won't seem to go away. But look at that cute blondie. He is so big now...just solid...probably due to him being an eating machine. The kid loves to eat anything and everything and that's so refreshing since Jack eats like three things. And speaking of Jack, <a href="http://liltrickster.blogspot.com/2012/01/11-months-old.html?m=1" target="_blank">here he is at 11 months</a> in case you were wondering. :)</div>
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Sam is a SERIOUSLY active little boy. He is walking now (though still crawls when he needs to get something fast). He climbs on everything from kitchen drawers to step stools to strollers to rock climbing walls at parks. Sam watches Jack's every move so he's learning fast. </div>
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He does crave attention though and that's exhausting sometimes. I suppose since I'm often preoccupied with Jack's activities but, man, he will let you know when he wants attention. Screaming, shrieking, even biting until you give him your undivided attention or take him outside or do whatever he wants. Tricky little kid.</div>
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Poor Sam though does take quite a bit of abuse from his brother. One minute Jack is sweet and the next he's tackling him, wrestling him, pushing him down, etc. But, darn, when they are cute they are cute.</div>
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Happy 11 months Sam! You're almost to the big one!</div>
lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14474307235868831506noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2895311546986449322.post-80586707393958124582014-09-18T20:15:00.000-07:002015-01-30T20:15:57.463-08:00Sam's 10 month doctor's appointment<div style="text-align: center;">
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Well, I'm ridiculously behind at posting this but I want to have a record of little Sammy's weight and height so I'll just backdate it. :)<br />
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At his 10 month appointment his stats were:<br />
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Weight - 19 pounds, 15 ounces<br />
Height - 28 1/2 inches<br />
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