It's wild to think that I started this blog shortly after Sam as born and last week we celebrated his fourth birthday. Where has the time gone?
Sam has grown so much over the last 4 years and it has been amazing to see his personality develop. He is such a charming little boy. He loves people and is so social with children and adults a like. He is in his element when he has an audience that is laughing at his jokes, stories and antics - a long cry from the baby who used to scream if someone even looked in his general direction!
He is also such a perceptive and wise child. He is very aware of others and their emotions and is very sensitive. Although he has a fabulous sense of humor and loves to joke around, he is also quite reflective and takes his roles and responsibilities very seriously. He makes connections that seem wise beyond his age with how others might be feeling, what their experiences are or how he is feeling at any given time. Sometimes I am amazed at what he picks up. I always joke that he will be an excellent husband one day - he will be very aware of his wife's emotions!
He also loves to learn. He is like a little sponge. I know I am biased but the teacher in me really does see a natural learner. A few days ago he surprised me by mentally knowing a series of math facts that I have never formally taught him. He is curious about everything and has a crazy memory where he stores up what he learns. Sam will start preschool this fall and I am curious to see how he does in this new environment. I have found a school that I think will be a perfect fit for him and meets my ridiculously high standards so I am hopefully it will be a fabulous experience for him.
We are so thankful for Sam. He is the perfect fit for our family and is a wonderful big brother and example for Cole (and we know he will be great with his little sister too). God truly blessed us by bringing this little boy into our lives!
As we were in Florida for his birthday and were not planning on doing any theme parks, we thought it would be fitting to take him to a character breakfast. Sam loved every minute of it and was thrilled that Donald, Goofy and Minnie were all there to wish him a happy birthday. There were Mickey waffles, a birthday button and card, and a cupcake with a candle all to help make his day special. Sam was so excited that he has already decided that next year we should come back and do it again but this time for Cole's birthday (what a sweet brother). The rest of the day was spent playing with family, opening presents and splashing around in the pool. He was one pretty happy boy when we tucked him in at the end of the day.
Sam has grown so much over the last 4 years and it has been amazing to see his personality develop. He is such a charming little boy. He loves people and is so social with children and adults a like. He is in his element when he has an audience that is laughing at his jokes, stories and antics - a long cry from the baby who used to scream if someone even looked in his general direction!
He is also such a perceptive and wise child. He is very aware of others and their emotions and is very sensitive. Although he has a fabulous sense of humor and loves to joke around, he is also quite reflective and takes his roles and responsibilities very seriously. He makes connections that seem wise beyond his age with how others might be feeling, what their experiences are or how he is feeling at any given time. Sometimes I am amazed at what he picks up. I always joke that he will be an excellent husband one day - he will be very aware of his wife's emotions!
He also loves to learn. He is like a little sponge. I know I am biased but the teacher in me really does see a natural learner. A few days ago he surprised me by mentally knowing a series of math facts that I have never formally taught him. He is curious about everything and has a crazy memory where he stores up what he learns. Sam will start preschool this fall and I am curious to see how he does in this new environment. I have found a school that I think will be a perfect fit for him and meets my ridiculously high standards so I am hopefully it will be a fabulous experience for him.
We are so thankful for Sam. He is the perfect fit for our family and is a wonderful big brother and example for Cole (and we know he will be great with his little sister too). God truly blessed us by bringing this little boy into our lives!
As we were in Florida for his birthday and were not planning on doing any theme parks, we thought it would be fitting to take him to a character breakfast. Sam loved every minute of it and was thrilled that Donald, Goofy and Minnie were all there to wish him a happy birthday. There were Mickey waffles, a birthday button and card, and a cupcake with a candle all to help make his day special. Sam was so excited that he has already decided that next year we should come back and do it again but this time for Cole's birthday (what a sweet brother). The rest of the day was spent playing with family, opening presents and splashing around in the pool. He was one pretty happy boy when we tucked him in at the end of the day.
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