Nam boy

Nam boy is Sam's name in Gracie speak. She has a hard time with "s" and we have no clue where the boy part came into play, but he may not be stuck with the moniker "Sam boy"; no matter what you call him, he's such a stinker and just thinking about him brings a smile to my face! We named him after my grandfather, Samuel (Sambo), as he has been such an outstanding son, brother, father, grandfather and now great grandfather in his life. We pray that some part of his characteristics are passed down to our little Sam. So not only is he special in our eyes, but my grandmother, especially, thinks that Sam Greer is best baby boy born since my 15 year old cousin Russell!

Jason and I certainly could not have imagined that 14 months and one day after the girls were released from the hospital that we would be back at the hospital with the same team of doctors and much of the same nursing staffing, celebrating the birth of our baby boy. I had a c section one month before his due date to save me from the trauma of labor, but as a result, Sam had to spend the first 6 days in the NICU. Since we became very familiar with that place during the girls 4 month tenure, it felt comfortable despite my unhappiness of not having the opportunity of being wheeled out of the hospital, precious newborn in my arms. Oh well, I'm over it now, thank goodness! Once he came home, life in our family became even more hectic but in such a good way!

Sam is all boy...curious, rotten, at times rough, and at other times so gentle and loving. Tonight as I carried him to his room for bed, he put his arms around my shoulders, laid his head down and gave me the biggest hug. Talk about a heart melter! My mom calls him a true mama's boy and I don't mind one bit! Despite his obvious favor for me (ok, maybe exaggerating!), Jason is already discussing where he'll go to college and play football. On this one we slightly disagree because I think he'd make a better baseball player and he is not allowed to go to Auburn because it is entirely too far away!! I guess we better get through elementary school first, but his daddy is excited to share his passion for sports with the boy.

There are too many stories to tell of Sam's antics but part of the reason for this blog is to have the opportunity to share those stories as they come along (which is daily it seems like). Anyway, H & G have had their time to shine in cyber world and tonight was Sam's turn. How I love that baby boy!!