November 2007 Archives
No photo today. You don't want to see it.
Tuesday night, Samantha got up at 2:30 am. Carl got her to sleep for about 1/2 hour from 5:30 to 6 am. She didn't sleep again until a 30 minute nap at 4:15 (15 minutes before we were supposed to leave for her swimming lesson). Then, she was up until 10 pm, with a massive vomiting event at about 9.
Needless to say, her physical therapy appointment was less than stellar, and we didn't make it to swimming or the play gym. Argh. So we go back to therapy again next week. She wouldn't roll over on her own. In fact, she just laid there, face down on the mat, for a substantial portion of the session.
Even on a day like this, she lights up my world. After she got sick in her pj's,we put her in her little bathtub in her diaper just to hold her somewhere while we cleaned up, before we could get her bathed. She sat there, in the tub with no water, kicking her feet, giggling and squealing. I think she has a sense of the absurd. The idea of being in a bathtub, dry, in a diaper, just cracked her up.
It finally got cold enough for Samantha to wear this owl sweater she got from Grandma for her "first" Christmas - last year! Thankfully, it's still plenty roomy. She's wearing it with a miniskirt from Auntie Carolion. And socks from Gwen. Heaven help me when she finally outgrows her baby gifts. I have no idea where to shop.
I can't believe I forgot to mention Samantha's advances over the holiday weekend.
First, she got her 2nd tooth (the front lower left, next to her first one). And, she rolled from her back to her tummy several times. This is a big relief. We were scheduled to double her therapy frequency until she made some progress in her upper body strength and activity. I am hoping this new skill means that she will be able to forego the increased physical therapy. It really does help, but I think we both find it a little stressful.
We put up the Christmas tree last night - just the tree and lights, so far. Samantha seems delighted, if mystified. She just beams while she plays with the branches. Tonight I will add the ornaments. I can't wait to see how she responds tomorrow!
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Looks like Sam and Papa G weren't expecting the photo opp. Papa G is the BEST about holding Sam no matter the hour. Last visit, he even got up and hung out with us in the middle of the night. What a cool granddad, huh?
They'll hate me for saying this... but don't they look right at home with a baby? :-)
A great visit was had by all! Thank you, Farmor and Papa G!
This is a long-overdue entry. In late October (while I was re-doing the site), my parents came to visit. Carl and I were planning to go to San Diego for a long weekend, but that plan was pre-empted by the wildfires out in California.
That dildn't stop our quest for a good night's sleep, though. Oh no. We -- really, now -- spent the weekend at the Woodlands Waterway Marriott, about 20 minutes from the house (max). It was a fantastic experience for everyone. Samantha got some dedicated time with her grandparents without Mom (who tends to hover), and Carl and I got some dedicated time, too.
While we don't have pictures from the whole visit - since we were lounging on the Waterway - we did have an extensive photo session while Miss Samantha opened the presents Grandma and Grandpa brought.
On Saturday, we took Samantha to the Texas Rennaissance Festival. I have been looking forward to this for such a long time. Last year, while I was still pregnant, I bought Samantha's dress for the festival. It was a little bit loose, but it worked. Next year, she gets wings!
She was so sweet and pretty -- complete strangers were complimenting her, taking her picture, and even asking to hold her. Samantha's eyes were like saucers the whole time -- just taking everything in. She didn't fuss at all, even when the girls below passed her around. What a great photo opp - Three Princesses.
And at the stroke of midnight -- or actually, 5 pm -- Cinderella left the ball and collapsed in utter exhaustion.
Courtesy of J Fudge. If you can't read it, the red circle says "Press Here to Burp". When she arrived, we could have used something like this. The nurses had to teach us to burp her. And diaper her. And bathe her. Really, those birthing classes get you through the first 12 hours and that's IT.
I can't believe it was the big 1-5 for Carl and many of our friends this year. Seems like we were just there, although those students really do look pretty young.
Samantha got to meet many of her long-distance friends for the first time. Here, she's getting to know Mel and Ali while Danielle and I look on. Sherry, note the hat! We still put it on her anytime we get the excuse. We missed you guys!
Well, it's come to the moment of truth. Carl had to make a choice, and fortunately for him, he chose wisely. That's right, he gave the car to Sam.
No, really, it's on the lot now at Star Motors. If you know anybody looking for a really fast car with no back seat, send them to the website below and help us build Samantha's preschool fund.
http://www.starmotorcarslotus.com/CarDetails.aspx?VIN=SCCPC11106HL30569&companyname=StarLotus
After dropping off the car, we went out to Cyclone Anaya's to celebrate, where Samantha struck a favorite pose.
Grandma bought me 3 new Halloween outfits. Mommy was so glad there were so many, because she still had to wash them in the middle of the day. I just don't make neatness a priority.
Here I am hanging with Truffles the Pig. Good times.
