4 Weeks Old

Wow, time sure does go fast these days. It's hard to believe that Sami is a month old. It feels like just yesterday that we were bringing her home from the hospital. But let me tell you, in this last month Nick and I have learned so much and our lives have forever been changed! (But for the good, of course.)

Samantha is a great baby. I'm sure her worst days are some babies best days. She is not that big of a crier (and I hope it stays that way!) For those of you who have not had the pleasure of meeting Samantha or hearing her on the phone when you are talking to me, you are missing out on some crazy noises. Samantha has an underdeveloped windpipe which makes her squeek all the time. Sami has been told she sounds like a doggie squeek toy or Canadian geese. This sound is really one of a kind. She makes this noise when she sleeps, eats, basically all the time. But the good news is we have just found out that she is gaining the appropriate amount of weight and she will just outgrow this instead of having to have surgery. We are so thankful for that because surgery is a big word for such a little girl!

Some more good news, Nick got a new job. He will be a personal banker with Wells Fargo. He starts the beginning of September. He is very excited. And for the next week Nick gets to be home with Sami and I. He is turning into quite the Mr. Mom! It's such a great help having him home for awhile. I too, have started a new job. I am going to start my own freelance court reporting business. I've got a few things lined up, but hopefully business will take off. I must say, being laid off from the State was a huge blessing. I love being at home with Sami and I love the fact that I can now be my own boss. Everything happens for a reason!