Such a Good Boy

Samuel really is such a good little boy. Being his mom is quite easy because he is so agreeable.
Sadly Samuel got a sinus infection and therefore he has been on antibiotics again. Antibiotics give his already sensitive bottom terrible diaper rash....really it is awful. I have never seen anything so terrible in my life and it happens so quickly. Anyway, because of this terrible rash, this evening after Samuel's nap, but before dinner, Samuel got to have some diaper-free time. He loves to watch his Baby Einstein movies. He just sits and watches and gets so excited. It was so cute to see him sitting there so I took a picture!

Samuel had speech again today. He still isn't saying any words. He understands them though which is great. I am trying not to worry. We are working with him and he is very smart, so in his own time I am sure he will say some words. Maybe he is waiting to say words until he can speak in complete sentences :)

Also, we got the lab tests drawn a few weeks ago for Samuel's testing. I am hoping that the Geneticist will call us soon to let us know the results. Why is it that the waiting is always the hardest part? I wish that they could just take the blood without any of us knowing and then when we go in to the appointment be able to tell us the results. Having to wait for the insurance to approve the testing (that took about 2 1/2 months) and then having to wait for the results (already 3 weeks) is really terrible - especially seeing as I don't really like using what patience I have.

Look Who's Walking!

Safety First

On Friday we met David's cousin and her family at EPCOT. Before they arrived we decided to ride the monorail. Samuel saw David holding on to the pole so he made sure to do exactly what Daddy does. Our little Mr. Safety. Holding on for dear life.
Samuel is getting so big. He has 8 teeth now and is well on his way to walking. Crawling is still the preferred mode if he needs to get some where quick, but he is walking pretty well. He still goes to physical therapy every other week, but that will likely be cut down to once a month at this next appointment because he is doing all of the things that a boy his age (both adjusted and actual) should be doing.
He goes to speech every week. He really has started making so many different sounds and he is doing so well and eating or playing with all sorts of foods. Unfortunately, he just doesn't want to make any sound what so ever when we are at speech. He is so quiet there and then the minute we leave the room he is back to being a jabber box. He doesn't say words yet, but he is now understanding that words refer to things (i.e. he knows binky, blankie, nose, eye, George, Mom, Dad, shoes, socks, feet, etc) which is wonderful to see him now associating words to things and responding to his name!
Samuel is doing really well. He is sick right now with a bit of a cold so we kept him home from church and have been doing breathing treatments. Hopefully he will be feeling better soon. Poor little guy - the only thing worse than being sick myself is seeing him not feel well!