Dear Sammy,

You were due April 10th, 2011, but you were born April 15th at 9:40am. It was a Friday, which is usually tax day, but this year it was the 18th. You weighed 6lbs 8oz and were 19 inches long. You were the most amazing thing I had ever seen. Ever. I still can't believe it, really. I tell your Dad often how well we've done by having you. He's over the moon, by the way. We both are. Your Grandmother (Uno) keeps telling me to write things down, but I get so distracted by playing with you that I forget. So, in an attempt to not forget the little milestones, I've created this; a little blog dedicated to you.

You are almost two months old and have quite the little personality. You absolutely hate to lay flat while awake, you must sit up and look at things all the time. Your smile is absolutely infectious. You've been cooing for awhile now, and it lights up our life. Grandma Uno came over on Tuesday and was holding you up, and you were taking steps on the couch to get closer to me. It was amazing. Soon enough you'll be crawling and walking on your own, but for now, we just practice. :) You have also been able to put the pacifier back into your mouth on your own (although your Dad hasn't witnessed it yet) and you can kick your legs up high and over the travel bassinet. This doesn't surprise me, however, because you used to kick me all the time while I was pregnant with you. No worries there, I loved it, even when it was sometimes uncomfortable.

We've taken you home to Illinois for the first time over Memorial Day weekend and you got to meet all of my family. Well, Grandpa and Uncle Nick for the second time around, since they were here the day you were born. Everyone absolutely adored you, but I knew they would.

This Monday you'll go for your doctor's appointment and we'll get a new weight and length. I can't wait to see how much you've grown! But for now, I must go feed you.. You and your Dad were napping and you just woke up!

Love, Mom