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What Sam doesn’t know…
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This is what happens when Sam is away at school. Some things are better left not mentioned.
Real honesty…
Posted by: | CommentsSam just declined my offer for an Oreo. His reason? He already got one from Holly after dinner.
I just hope that kind honesty sticks through his teenage years!
Nightly ‘Why’ question…
Posted by: | CommentsEvery night when it’s my turn to read to Sam, he gets to ask one question about how something works or how it was made. Tonight’s question was, ‘How do they make my big Buzz Lightyear?’
This seemed easy enough until I realized that Sam got his Buzz from Santa. So I go through my entire answer and add at the end, ‘So that’s how they make regular Buzz’s. I’m not sure how Santa makes his Buzz’s.’
Sam sat there for a minute, digesting the new information as he usually does, and then added, ‘Well of course that’s how they make a regular Buzz. You can’t know how Santa makes his toys because it’s a secret.’ I replied back, ‘Yes Sam, yes it is a secret.’ Then I got the biggest hug since Christmas morning.
Thanks Santa for starting 2011 the best way possible.
A late bath night…
Posted by: | CommentsSam and Evan got a late start with their bath tonight. Why? Because Sam kept telling stories to Evan while they both sat on their respective potties. They must have spent 20 minutes just giggling and laughing while they sat there waiting to go.
A little inspiration…
Posted by: | CommentsBeing a relatively new parent, I still get to be amazed and inspired by the new things our kids show each and everyday. Today Sam read a bedtime story to me. I don’t mean Sam just kind of retold a book he’s practically memorized, he read the words back to me. As he was just about to finish the book I looked at him with absolute amazement. He’s gone from barely speaking at 2y old to now being part of the advanced reading group in his class. Sam has no clue the challenges he’s already faced in his short 5 years – surgery less than 24h old, the hearing, and the speech.
Makes me wonder how often we chalk up life’s challenges to bad luck instead of the learning experience it should be?
November in Minnesota…
Posted by: | CommentsSo it’s now early November according to the calendar. It’s almost Christmas Eve according the catalogs we get in the mail. And it’s mid-October according to the weather we had today. Low to mid 60’s with sun and almost no wind. So I started hanging Christmas lights and the boys did what the boys do best… having a good time outside.
Sam thinks a camera is only meant to capture pretty sunsets and his goofy faces. Case in point above.
Evan wants to be a daredevil when he grows up, or at least an adrenaline junky like I was.
Getting ready for Halloween…
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Sam was all set to blast any evil enemies while we trick or treated.
You sure you did it right…
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It’s that time of year again and we’re starting to make jack-o’-lanterns. In this case we got an early start to test out Sam’s skills at cleaning, my skills at cutting, and Evan’s skills at supervising. So for Evan’s the winner.
Great way to start the day..
Posted by: | CommentsOn school days, we drop Sam off at before school program Think of it like in school daycare. Most mornings Evan comes in too, so he can say goodbye to Sam. This morning it was a little extra touching.
Sam: I need to give you a hug before you go (turns to Evan to give him a hug)
Evan: Bye Sam
Sam: Bye
Evan: I love you Sam. You’re my best friend.
Sam: You are too (gives 2nd hug)
I walk away all choked up and nearly walk into a support column.
Future photographer…
Posted by: | CommentsSam getting a taste of using a big boy camera.