Grandpa and Grandma Lapinski bought Samantha some Sesame Street DVDs for Christmas and we discovered that she absolutely loves Big Bird. After searching all over the whole city of Lansing for a stuffed Big Bird for her, I finally just decided to order one online. The mailman brought Big Bird the other day (just in time because that day was a "grumpy day" for my baby). She was SO excited when I showed him to her!
Samantha posing in her new sunhat that she found in her Easter basket.
Samantha also got a new bathing suit for this summer. As you can see, she was excited about the cherries that dangle down from the suit!
Grammy got Samantha her very first tea party set. We didn't think that she would be ready to use it quite yet, but she surprised us by already grabbing one of the spoons and a tea cup!
Our family picture
Samantha sitting pretty in her Easter dress and sandals
Samantha was posed in this position the other day and we just had to laugh! Maybe the activities for that day were a little overwhelming?
As you can see in this picture, her hair is slowly growing. I am curious to see whether it will be curly (like her mom) or straight (like her dad). And, just look at those chubby cheeks!
We have had a nighttime routine established for a while now with Samantha that involves a bath, her bedtime bottle and then me nursing her to sleep. Because I work in the evenings, Steve usually gives Samantha her bath and is finishing up just as I am arriving home. Here she is all bundled up after her bath in her special "frog" towel. For those of you that don't know, her mom loves frogs!
Grandpa and Grandma Lapinski came over yesterday and babysat Samantha while I went to work a couple of hours earlier than normal (thanks, Grandma and Grandpa!). I had an opportunity to sub for another class and didn't want to pass it up. I came home to find Samantha laying on the bed with Grandma looking at her Sesame Street books that she got from Aunt Deb. She loves the bright pictures (Big Bird seems to be her favorite) and is intent on holding the books by herself.
I can't believe how much her attention span has improved in just the last couple of weeks! She is able to stay focussed on objects for longer periods of time and her grip on her toys, my fingers, and even my hair is SO strong ... She surprises me every day as I watch her personality develop ...
One of the things that Daddy really likes to do is read the paper. He manages to stay current on all of the events taking place, both local and worldwide. I, on the other hand, use the paper as a means for checking the weekend ads and clipping coupons. I think that he's trying to train Samantha to read the paper a little early here ... But, I was grateful for the break so that I could get a few things done. I can't help but think that Steve looks a tad bit tired in this picture ... and Samantha is WIDE awake!I taught two classes this summer during the months of June and July. I knew that as soon as the semester was over, that I wanted to go with...
