Big Brother Samuel

Dear Samuel,

As of November 16, 2007, you are a big brother. It's somewhat bittersweet to think that you are the older one and will somehow have to grow up because of your little sister. Yet it seems that you have stepped into the role without much of a hitch...you are loving to her and not jealous. You are such a special little boy. Part of me wants you to stay my little boy, and I think that is because little boys have a special bond with their mom, or is it the other way around? But I see you growing and learning and singing along with Super Why, Sesame Street and Word World on TV and singing your ABCs when you think no one is listening. Your 'X' is pronounced "eck", Q-R-S is "Queres" and T-U-V is "toov" . I hope to record you singing so that you can hear it one day.
You daily routine consists of Super Why, which is your favorite PBS show now, playing the computer "puter" and falling asleep in your high chair after eating lunch (rice and peanuts today).
Your Dad has been taking you to your sunday school class, and you are learning to defend yourself. "my *fill in the blank*!" I'm glad that he's doing it because I'd want to intervene and defend you.
You just woke from your nap and I had to help you get back to sleep. You ended sleeping on my arm and snoring. You were so cute, I kissed you on your cheek. You giggled and rolled to the other side of the bed. I don't know if you actually woke up or were just dreaming. I am so glad to have these days with you.

Love,
Mommy