Samuels Mommy: 8 Months Old!

Dear Lukas,

You are 8 months old today, or 2/3rd of a year!!!! My how time passes so quickly!!!! This month you have grown SO Much! You have said your first word, roll like crazy, can "crawl" backwards and have learned to wave! Yes you heard me right, you can wave!!!! I was determined to have you crawling by the end of Spring Break...I have 1 more day! One of your favorite things to do now is to sit at the computer, listen to music and watch all of the pictures. You wave to Mommy, Daddy and Lukas. You get most excited when you see recent pictures of yourself. You are such a sweet baby with an adorable personality. You will give anyone a smile and such that thumb constantly. I am sure we will have many struggles over the thumb in the future.

Over Spring Break one of the my favorite things we did was lay in Mommy and Daddy's bed together for about an hour each morning. Just you and me snuggling and talking. It was so relaxing and all my attention went to you. It is those times I wish I could stay home with you each and everyday. But then I wonder, would I really cherish the times I have with you as much if I were with you each day? I guess this summer will give me a little more insight!:)

This month we went swinging at the park, swimming at Grammi's pool and house hunting. So many experiences. I believe it is so important to enrich children to the max. The more you see and do the more intelligent and well rounded you will be. Building a schema is so important for being a good reader...yes all that money for grad school is paying off:)

You LOVE to eat. You have your 8 month check up Tuesday and I am SURE you will be out of the 10th percentile. You are eating stage 3 foods and loving each and every bite!!!! You are just so sweet and lovable, Mommy and Daddy would not know what to do without you anymore. Get ready for an exciting month with a big move...you get a new bedroom and a nice big backyard!

We love you!!!!!
Mommy and Daddy