Category Archives: Samuel

The little dude is four! Weight: 39 pounds (75%) Height: 41 inches (70%)

Sam celebrated in style during his airplane-themed birthday bash.  We kept it small and enjoyed visiting with friends and family, who all managed to spoil Sam rotten.

This  has been sick month for poor Sam.  He’s been coughing and wheezing, but that hasn’t stopped him from becoming an avid puller-upper and cruiser.  He’s finally decided to crawl on all fours here and there as well.  Put him … Continue reading →

Happy 1/2 year to little Sam!  This guy knows how to turn on the charm at 6 months.  His smiles are free-flowing and his eyes always bright. This kid has been eagerly drooling over our food for the past couple … Continue reading →

This was a big month for Sam.  He has really come into his own, as far as babies go.  He smiles, he laughs, he coos.  He rolls over both ways.  He loves to sit and stand as we hold him. … Continue reading →

Sam started day care right around the 3 month mark and I went back to work.  I had realistic expectations this time around, so it wasn’t shocking emotionally, but it sure was time-consuming logistically.  My work’s move across town has … Continue reading →

Today was an exciting day for Sam because he got his first hearing aids.  It turns out Sam has severe/profound hearing loss in both of his ears.  He can hear loud, low sounds, but not every day conversation and other … Continue reading →

Samuel is just a joy.  I’m sure Hailey was too, but I’m not all bent out of shape trying to figure out what to do with a baby.  I really enjoy Sam without the stress of second-guessing many of my moves … Continue reading →

I couldn’t keep up with the blog before Sam was born, so I don’t know what made me think I could do it after he was born.  We are at the 2-month mark and I am trying to write about … Continue reading →

Dan was back to work this week and I learned what it’s like to spend a whole day home with the kids.  It takes some energy, creativity, and patience, but it is doable.  I really enjoyed using day care for … Continue reading →

Sam’s second week of life went by in a blur.  Dan was home from work again and Grandma CeCe and Gramps came for a midweek visit. Lot’s of friends have asked about the origin of Sam’s name.  We knew from … Continue reading →

Everyone says the second kid is so much easier, and that’s exactly what we found during our first week with him.  The kid barely cries, he only feeds every 3-4 hours at night, and he doesn’t need to be held … Continue reading →

We enjoyed the chance to have a quick photo session at the hospital with Samuel. 

Dan summed it up well: Samuel John Hart arrived two weeks early, and if  he lives up to the Hart name, it is the first and last time in his life the kid will ever be early for anything. I … Continue reading →

This pregnancy was still a breeze compared to what many women experience, but being pregnant and chasing a two-year-old does offer a different experience than just being pregnant.  Everything pretty much went as it did last time, but with the … Continue reading →

It sure is different being pregnant the second time around.  Difference #1: this is my first post about the pregnancy, and it’s coming in at about 24 weeks (and I didn’t even finish it until 31 weeks).  I’m not even … Continue reading →