Last week was Samuel's first day at daycare. Up until this point Samuel has been at home with grandparents. We were so lucky but the time has come for him to go to daycare. I spent hours the night before getting everything ready...my pocketbook, my school bag, my lunch, my clothes, the car seat, baby bag, Samuel's clothes, the pump, and the cooler with milk. We got up extra early to make sure we had enough time even though I have been practicing for a week. You know to make sure I could get all of this done and get work on time. The morning went off beautifully. I got ready and got Samuel ready. I got to daycare a little before 7:00. Oh, did I mention that it was pouring down rain and I had to walk through 3 inches of water to get to the car. :) I drove the tenth of a mile to daycare and got out with a heavy heart. I walked in a little excited and a little sad. Keep in mind I had to do all of this by myself. John had to leave for work at 5:30. I walked in to see that Samuel was the first baby in his class to arrive. I unload him and his stuff. I gave all the direction I could think of...like they had never taken care of a baby before. Just as I gave Samuel a kiss goodbye I began to cry. I walked to the car and called John. I am not sure that John even heard anything I said through the tears. I got to school and emailed the center to see how he was doing. I continued to email all day. Needless to say...Samuel did fine. Oh yeah, John picked him up at 1:30. He got off early because of the rain.
I have to say I have made my load smaller. I now leave the pocket book in the car and I dont bring home any work. I never did it anyway. I dont carry a cooler for the milk because I can see the center from my house. I dont think the milk is going to spoil on the 2 minute drive to the center.
Poor Samuel had to sleep in his seat part of the time. We did not have room for his portable crib.
Ssmuel got to go to the playground for the first time. I dont think he knew what was going on. 
Cale and Kayla worked hard all day building this fire pit by the lake. They were so excited to build a fire. Their fire was really better than ours. Sorry John!
I was very proud of their pit!
Samuel went to the pumpkin patch with daycare. He got to "pick out a pumpkin". This was the pumpkin he picked. It was a little heavy for him to hold so Dad had to give him a little help. I must say I was very proud. Wow, being a mom is so much fun.
Samuel was a horse for Halloween! He was so hot in his suit. I had to take it off of him early. 
The girls were dressed like Indians. They were so cute. How fitting... a horse and Indians!!!!! It was not planned....I promise!
I must say this is a sweet picture. I took this picture the other night while we were cooking supper. John was sitting on the floor talking to Samuel. Samuel fell asleep holding John's hand. Too Sweet! Sorry I could not turn the first picture.
Samuel has been busy at daycare. He painted his first picture last week. He went to the pumpkin patch today and he is going trick or treating the Friday before Halloween. I think John is going to be one of the parents who goes to help out. I have to work. :) I will get him to take pictures. It should be cute!
Samuel and I (and John when he is off) have been going to church. The first couple of Sunday's I kept Samuel with me. I decided to put him in the nursey last Sunday because he was too much of a destraction. I am really enjoying my Sunday School class. Several of the ladies I work with are in the class. 
I guess it is true. Most of the time moms are never in pictures. John's parents made me take this picture. I look terrible. What can I say...I am busy from sun up to sun down........no time to fix myself up. No not really but I do shower once I get home before I pick up Samuel. I am trying to keep the germs away from him. I am glad to have the picture. This is one of the two pictures we have off the whole family. I most start taking more pictures of the three of us.
Samuel is now 9 weeks old. He went to the doctor last Friday for his 2 month check up. His doctor says he is perfectly healthy. Samuel now weighs 11 lbs. 10 oz. The doctor guesses Samuel will be about six feet one inches when he grows up. We have a big boy on our hands. Samuel is holding his head up very well now. I am so glad. I worry about him getting a flat head.
Samuel loves to be talked to. The more you talk to him the more he smiles. He is beginning to make little soft sounds. It is so sweet!
The weekend even included a great cookout. Samuel had a blast meeting all of his mom and dad's friends. He now has more "Aunts and Uncles" than he can count. Hope to see all of you again soon!!!!!!
Now I have two Clemson fans!!!!!
Hangign Out!
Samuel loves to hear music. He really likes to hear John play music for him.
First Family Picture
First visit with Grandma and Granddaddy Hunt
Hanging out with Grandmama
1 Week Old Picture
First Walk with Aunt Jill
This picture was taken this first night we were home. He slept all day until we put him in the craddle. As you can see, his eyes opened wide and he began to cry. He was up every 2 hours either eating or crying. 
This picture was taken the second night in the hospital. John and I were both VERY tired. 
