The Third Person

Last night Sam said his name for the first time. We've been trying to get him to do that for what feels like ages! He uses all the sounds necessary for other words so we knew he could do it, the little turkey just didn't feel like it I guess. Now he likes to say it, sometimes referring to himself in the third person. What a goofball. We got some video of it so I'll try and post it (along with so much else) soon. :) We took Sam to a giant train show last weekend and before that we did A Day Out with Thomas thanks to Nonnie and Bubbie. The boy LOVES his trains. I often get woken in the morning with him standing by the bed holding out Thomas and saying "TOOT TOOT" rather loudly.

Among his other achievements are being able to "read" all of his letters (U and W are causing a little trouble but we're working on it) and he can count to ten (but likes to exclude 6 and 7). Hide and seek is his favorite game, and he loves running, jumping...anything requiring movement! He's also started making sure I do not call him a "bay" (baby) he is a "boy".

All else is pretty static in our house: school, work, playing trains, occasional sleep. Sam got the kiddie tummy bug that's been going around but has recovered and is pretty much back to normal. David has a business trip this week so it's just Sam and I (and Miss Amy, thank goodness!) The next 2 weeks I've got several papers and exams so until Nov. 8th I'll be in a constant state of "AHHHHHHH!!!" and at the library as often as possible.

See you on the other side!