Over the past 3 weeks Jiji (Ben's mother) has been staying with us to take care of Samuel while I transitioned back into work and Ben closed out his school year. We were so lucky to have her come and help us out. This was a great bonding time for her and Samuel and gave her the opportunity to see him grow at an age when every day something new is happening. Samuel not only had his Jiji here his Aunt Jess and Great Aunt Bibi also came down for a visit. Each day they took Samuel for walks outside (when it wasn't raining), sang their favorite songs and even tried to get him to say his first words. The transition back into work has been harder than I thought, but each day I got multiple updates on how Samuel was doing and all of his activities. While Bibi and Jiji were here together it was non-stop laughter and smiles. Ben and I joked that it was two teenage girls with a crush on a boy. Samuel could do just about anything like wrinkle his nose or give a little smile and they would go nuts. It is so wonderful to know Samuel has such great people that love him unconditionally in his life. He was really sad to have them leave, but can't wait to go to Seattle in 6 weeks to see them again.
Samuel practicing his kicking with Jiji
Samuel working on standing and playing some music.
Samuel with Jiji and Bibi going on their daily walks.
Ever since Samuel figured out he had a tongue he has been trying to figure out things to do with it. Now for the past month or so he sticks it out at everyone and anything, and it couldn't be cutter. After he does it he smiles and then laughs. Its amazing on how the novelty of such a simple thing never wares off. Here he is in his favorite bouncer/play gym sticking it out for the camera.
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