Time's Running Out

Next week will be my last full week at home with mister Sam. Although I am ready to join reality again and go back to work, I am going to miss him immensely. I am glad that I took plenty of time to stay at home with him because it's given me extra time to fall madly in love with the little guy. There are so many things about him that I am enjoying as much as I can, while I still can. Like... I love it when he falls asleep on my chest. There, I can listen to his little breaths while I periodically breathe in deeply his perfect baby smell. He will lay on me for hours and be perfectly content...and the feeling is mutual. I love watching his face as he falls asleep. If I watch carefully, I will catch a few giant, gummy smiles. Ahhhh, he melts my heart. I also love his little baby grunts. He does it all of the time, whether he's eating his bottle, passing gas, or simply waking up from a nap...and Brandon and I do it right back at him! Haha.
I am going to be so jealous of his babysitter, Marty, since she will be the one getting to watch him grow from day to day. I remember how sad I was the day that I showed up at her house one day after work to find Caden walking across her living room. I missed his first steps. I don't look forward to possibly missing Sam's. Maybe I won't have to, but the thought still crosses my mind. It's tough being a working mama. On a happier note, just yesterday I was able to witness one of his first milestones. During "tummy time" he turned his little punkin' head from left to right several times all by himself! And here he is!

LEFT...

AND RIGHT!

I was so proud of him! What a big boy. I can't believe how fast he's growing. I got a great picture of his cute little face the other day that I have to share...

Isn't he just the cutest little guy you've ever laid your eyes on? Goodness! I can hardly contain myself from squeezing him as hard as I'd like to. One day he'll be able to handle mama's bear hugs and he won't be able to get away from them!