Gregg and I had a great anniversary yesterday! It is hard to believe it has been 4 years. We actually got a night out to dinner with Sam at home with a babysitter and all. It was nice to catch up and talk without having to tend to Sam's every need (not that we didn't miss him a little too).

I am proud of all that we have done in our 4 years of marriage: traveled and had some fun before we decided to have kids, had a beautiful son, live in a great house and wonderful neighborhood for Sam to grow up in, while both holding down demanding jobs. Most importantly we still love being together especially with our family and friends. Here is to another fun filled year and lots more adventures in the coming year.

The start of a bad habit

Sam has over the past week been a little more difficult to put to bed. He tries to extend how many books we read, doesn't want to get out of the bath tub, wants to go say goodnight to everyone again. In other words, he tries to find ways to push back his bedtime. On top of that over the past few days, he keeps calling out "Mommy, Daddy" after we put him to bed. I know I probably should just ignore it and let him just to get to sleep. The last few times he has done this have been when Gregg is not here, and I am just not very strong on my own. I need Gregg to give me the moral support to ignore Sam and let him go to sleep on his own. So, anyway I have been going in there to check on him. As soon as I get in there, Sam says "Mommy I need to cuddle you". How do you turn that down? Than of course I end up rocking him and cuddling for way too long. It is so cute, but I know I am probably starting a very bad routine. I just look at him cuddling with me and know he won't want to do that forever so it is sure hard to put him back to bed. Oh well, I am sure this will also pass but I think I might enjoy for a little while I can.

Happy Birthday Mama!