Sam- 1 Month

Sam was one month old on Christmas Day! Here are some quick updates on little brother:

• We have switched strictly to bottles, although I'm only having to supplement with formula once a day. Bottle feeding just seemed to work better this time around.
• Speaking of eating, he usually takes 6-7 bottles a day, usually around 3-4 oz each.
• Not sure about weight, but I'm guessing around 8 or 8 1/2 lbs- this little one loves to eat!
• Still wearing newborn clothes- we've tried 0-3 months, and 1 outfit works right now. 
• Newborn diapers, but moving to size 1's in the next week or two
• Goes to bed around 9-10, sleeps until 1-2, and then wakes up again between 4-5. There have been a few exceptions (last night he slept from 9:30-3:00)
• During the day, he is awake for 1-2 hours at a time, and then sleeps for 1-2 hours, sometimes longer. Right now, I swaddle him at night and he sleeps in his crib. During the day, he naps out in the living room on a blanket or on the couch. I'm doing really well with not holding him while he sleeps, although it's hard sometimes :)
• He really is a pretty laid back baby, and used to lots of  noise! His big brother never stops talking! Will is still doing great with him- no signs of jealousy yet.  
• His umbilical cord stump JUST fell off today. Finally! Maybe this sweet little one will finally get a bath!

Jeff and I are leaving next Saturday to go to Pasadena because Auburn is playing in the National Championship! I'm feeling a little guilty about leaving the boys, especially a newborn that is not sleeping through the night. My parents are going to stay at our house with them for a few days. Bless them! We are so thankful for grandparents that live so close and are willing and able to help us.

Here are a few more pictures from Christmas and this past month:

Tucker's Christmas party

Will's Christmas party at school

We love his sweet teachers Ms. Kay and Ms. Dana!

Seeing Santa at the mall- he was so excited!

A little carousel riding

I went to my class Christmas party at school and brought Sam. It was so good to see my kids after being gone for 6 weeks! While Same stayed in the office with my mom, Santa and Mrs. Claus stopped by!

Christmas at the Weathers' house

All 6 grandchildren. This picture took a lot of work!

I got some new boots for Christmas, and Will thinks it is especially fun to walk in them

Sleeps with his arms up, just like his brother did

 

A little comparison- 

Will at 1 month:

 

Sam at 1 month:

 

See any similarities?