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A woman from Sam's preschool called over the ...

February 26, 2001 by Adam in Sam

A woman from Sam's preschool called over the weekend. The kids were being asked what they wanted to be when they grow up, and Sam had missed that day. I asked Sam what he wanted to be when he grew up. He said he didn't know, but his helpful cousin Josh suggested, "a pilot!" Sam turned around to me and replied, "a pirate!" So, if Sam turns out to sail the seven seas in search of treasure, we'll blame his cousin.

I took Sam to Amazon park yesterday

February 25, 2001 by Adam in Sam

I took Sam to Amazon park yesterday. He had a great time jumping through the puddles and getting mud everywhere. He had to ride home with no pants.

A few days ago, Sam saw Jamie sitting in bed with a Crossword puzzle. She was tapping her finger under her nose in thought. Sam asked, "mom, what are you doing to your philtrum?" Too funny.

I told Sam I was sick today

February 22, 2001 by Adam in Sam

I told Sam I was sick today. He replied:
"Please may you . . .
Some toys will make you feel better!"

Jamie got Sam some educational goodies - book...

February 21, 2001 by Adam in Sam

Jamie got Sam some educational goodies - books, stickers, and puzzles with a Farm theme. I think Jamie liked it almost as much as Sam. They spent a good chunk of an hour counting chickens, applying stickers, and having a good time.

Sam continues to amaze us. Not only did he remember the name of the person who cleaned out our sewer line last Fall, but Sam remembered that he had tatoos on his arms too.

Last night, I awoke to tiny hands trying to b...

February 19, 2001 by Adam in Sam

Last night, I awoke to tiny hands trying to burrow through my soft underbelly. It turns out Jamie had moved Sam to our bed, then left. Sam was trying to find his binky, and he must have thought I'd swallowed it or something.

The photo is from the birthday party yesterday. Sam and Hanna sat for quite some time playing with home-made playdough. Sam would periodically turn to Hanna and say "Goopy, goopy".

The other day, Sam layed down for a nap with ...

February 18, 2001 by Adam in Sam

The other day, Sam layed down for a nap with Jamie.

"Mom, there's no air in space."
"That's right Sam."
"Mom, there's no gravity in space."
"You're right Sam."

Jamie picked up an antique school desk for Sa...

February 09, 2001 by Adam in Sam

Jamie picked up an antique school desk for Sam a couple days ago. It's pretty nifty - probably pre-1940's, but hard to tell. There's a little drawer in the seat for storing books. When Sam saw it, he know that right away it was for sitting and drawing. As you can see, it also fits his gorilla just fine.

Sam is quite the character these days

February 03, 2001 by Adam in Sam

Sam is quite the character these days. He's very much into rockets, space ships, and astronauts. Sam turned a little basket into a helmet, and he's been blasting off all around the house.

This morning, he decided that mom was really "Space Mom" and the puppy was some sort of alien. We added green food coloring to his milk so he could drink weird alien milk with his pancakes.

I've been rereading the Lord of the Rings and...

February 02, 2001 by Adam in Sam

I've been rereading the Lord of the Rings and summarizing some of the tales inside for Sam. He'd sit at rapt attention as I talked about the hobbits and their encounters with orcs, Black Riders, and other Tolkien creatures. Hey, I thought, he's getting an early start at fine literature. Unfortunately, I got in trouble with Jamie when she reported that she spent an hour putting Sam to bed. Evidently, she had to convince Sam that the Black Riders weren't coming to get him. Ah, the joys of fatherhood.

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