Sick Days

Sorry for the delayed updates....I've been sick with a nasty cold since Tuesday. I knew the itchy chest was the beginning of something. Yesterday I felt a bit better but today I feel as badly as I did Wednesday. Hope I'm better for Halloween, Sam's going to be a frog and I don't want to miss it.

Sam sure has been progressing in her physical activities lately. She's found she can pull herself up on the couch (hasn't done it fully yet) and she gets so proud of herself she giggles constantly. I've also been teaching her to eat Cheerios and it's sort of hit and miss but she's managed one or two into her drooly mouth. Then she got one stuck on the tip of her finger...so she pointed it to me, offering a bite and so I chomp chomp chomped it. Well did she ever think that was a hoot. She laughed and giggled and picked up another one. Chomp I went and she laughed again, it was so hysterical! I'm trying so hard not to give this cold to her. I haven't let her touch my face and I wash my hands diligently. I only kiss her head even if it's so tempting to smooch her all over !! HEE HEE!
Another thing she does is almost get on her knees, rocking back and forth. She'll be crawling soon I'm sure. Until then she lays on her tummy and moves around in a circle to grab at things. Or if sitting up she reaches as far as she can in one spot.

Daddy's coming home tonight from Winnipeg, we both miss him very much. Will write again soon. Thank you for dropping the milk off outside my door Tracy...you're a gem! LOL!

Teething

Poor Sam. These past few days have been really hard on her especially yesterday and today. It's been a constant crank, fuss and cry all day long, which is way out of her character......and I'm not used to it either so it's driving me a bit insane. At least I know it's most likely her top teeth coming in....she's quite a drool machine. Last night I went to bed feeling under the weather and woke up with a really itchy chest, a slight cough and really tired. No matter what I do, she doesn't want to feed when I think she does, or nap when I think she's telling me so. and she won't sleep withought breast feeding so it's all a catch 22 and I've spent all morning trying to get her to nap and all I want to do is get out of my jammies and on with my day. She now has a really bad diaper rash and I've barely seen one since she was born. I just gave her Tylenol in hopes she'll settle down. She's now feeding and hopefully going to sleep.

Yesterday we bought a new car seat for her. I spent all last night reading the entire owners manual....Wayne is on a business trip in Winnipeg. Because my car is older, I have to go to the dealership to have a tether anchor installed. So I'll get that done and out of the way. The snow is going to fly soon and I have so much winterizing to do with her, the car and the house. I've been slowly buying warmer clothing for her. Hopefully we're prepared...it's hard with the fall - winter transition.
Anyway, here's a picture to smile about.....

Mirror, Mirror...

Last night Sam was fascinated by the person staring back at her from her play center. Not sure if she knew it was her little self, but she couldn't get close enough to find out. She must have sat there for a good 10 minutes. I wonder how she could see past all that drool!


She's also pulling herself up in her crib. She's almost figured out how to get onto her knees from a tummy position....for now it looks like push-ups. When in a sitting position she tries to crawl onto us. I cannot get her to sit still most of the time, she's so wiggly and determined to go-go-go! She'll be turning 8 months old in a couple of days. This time has gone by just way too fast!

Indian Summer

Wow what a beautiful start to the week! It's the first week in October and we're expected to reach the high 20's from today until Wednesday....welcoming the humidity back at 32 degrees! I've taken advantage of this Indian Summer and took a long walk with Sam and Auntie Tracy. She just moved down the street, 3 blocks away over the weekend and we're so excited to welcome them as our new neighbours!!!! Trace and I always wished we lived closer and our prayers have been answered. Now we can come and go as we please...yay!
Sam and I are really missing Granny these days. She left for Vegas a week ago and are expecting her back very soon. We hope she had a wonderful time, as I'm sure she did. Well it's too nice to sit inside so we're off to enjoy the day!