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Saying Goodbye

Last Saturday, the 6th, Sammy and I had to say goodbye to  Daddy as he was leaving for a week (!!!) to a conference at Oxford. We certainly missed him, but we got plenty of help from Meme, Sean's mom, and Grandma Shack, my mom.

Our days were filled with walking, cooing, standing, tummy-time, smiles, a good bit of fussing, and lots and lots of love! Of course, we would much rather have Daddy than no Daddy, but we couldn't help enjoying ourselves.

Talking about Church

On Saturday night, Meme came by to keep me company and help out.  She stayed for church; during church, Sammy slept from the first hymn to the very end of the fellowship meal. Unbelievable! He was on his best behavior for Meme, of course.  Good boy.

Sunday night was our first night alone.  We survived.  That's all that need be said.

On Monday, Grandma Shack came. When Grandma Shack comes, Sammy can never properly finish his nap because she can't help but nibble on his sweet toes, kiss his tender flesh, and squeeze his tiny body.  Oh well.  I suppose I have to have something to do; I might as well  put him back to sleep.

Grandma Shack: The Babysitter

This biggest excitement this week for me was the arrival of my BumGenius cloth diapers on Monday.  I love them!  Grandma Shack helped me to set up my new system: clothes lines in the shower, and new diaper laundry pail, and changing table organization.  I'm going to enjoy these new diapers immensely. And the biggest plus: no more poop blow-outs!

On Wednesday, Sammy received two vaccinations and recovered wonderfully.  He was only a little fussier than usual that night and his temperature never broke 100 degrees.  Praise the Lord!

On Friday, we even ventured on a daytrip to Tampa to see Grey, Sammy's uncle, don his "white coat" at a ceremony initiating him into USF's med school.  We were so happy to see him and Charity celebrate his achievement at this new stage of their lives, and Grandma Shack was happy to watch Sammy during the ceremony for me.  I love free babysitting.

Tomorrow morning we get to see Daddy again. I can't wait.  I know Sean can't wait.  There's so much new to show him.  I'm sure he'll be proud of us.

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