Friday, August 31, 2007

Mail and Sam

I don't know if all people are like me, or maybe it is an at home mom sort of thing...but I love getting the mail. Today we went for a long walk at were heading home at like 10:30 AM, and I saw the mailman on our street! My heart soared, and couldn't believe it! Mail is usually here around 3, but has been as late as 5:30. I think in our 4 years here the mail has never beem earlier then 1:00...until today. So first it was early. SEcond, he saw the letter I was mailing (sometimes they miss those) so someone can get their birthday card...well late. AND it was a GREAT mail day. I got Mothering magazine! There was also the normal ads flyer that I always quick glance through but is usually junk. TOday, it had an IKEA flyer in it!!! YEA! It is the little things that are important sometimes!




So, the picture is Sam trying out his new rollerblades. WE hope it will help with his ice skating. Yesterday we went to the doctor, and unlike a year ago, Sam was awesome. He weighs 42 lbs (with clothes) and is 41 inches (he was slouching a bit) his BMI is 17 (I know what it is, but don't really get it) and he is still in the 75th percentile. The doctor was very happy and said he seemed like a healthy normal 4 year old. (Although- Sam did tell him he plays the balloon game on the computer, which the doctor then felt the need to say a little something about too much screen time, thanks Sam!) AND, I am his mom so I have to say this- the nurse thought he seemed very smart for a 4 year old =)

Tuesday, August 28, 2007

Sammy's Contraption

Does anyone understand this picture? It looks like a pretty silly thing to me--a bike with grocery cart on one wheel and a hockey stick sticking out the back end...kinda wierd...

Sammy's 4th Birthday







Sammy had a great birthday weekend- and so did we! Thanks everyone!

Thursday, August 16, 2007

Catch up!

Sorry it has been awhile- we have been really busy and the next several weeks- and month really- are just going to be even busier. Some things that have been happening: The Peter's family visited, and while it can be a little crazy with 8 kids running around, it was a lot of fun. Josh and Isaiah are like a month apart and they were so cute, especially when Josh would say, "No, Saiah". Also, we don't go swimming very much but over the past several weeks Sam has had several opportunities to swim, and he is doing great! It is so much fun now that he swims by himself! What's coming up in our lives: Busy at work, Sam's birthday, Sam starts preschool, and I start teaching ESL every M-TH night for about 6 weeks. BUSY!