Emerging smiles :)

In the past week and change Sam has started to figure out how to smile :) It really is adorable and makes you feel like he kind of enjoys being around here ;) Geoff took the above photo a few days ago when he was watching him - we will try to take some photos of him smiling, but my attempts to date have not been fruitful - I think it is really a 2 person job.

So today I am heading to CVS to pick up a case of his prescription formula. It kind of stinks that he has such a sensitive stomach and needs hypoallergenic formula - but the bonus is that we can now get it for free bcs our pediatrician called in a prescription for us - after having successfully tried it over the past week. The main good news is that he is feeling better. He still has some crying spells, especially between the hours of 6-9pm, but he is at least not in agony any more all day.

Also on the good news front - Geoff got a promotion at work on Monday and Lauren will be arriving in about a week! Geoff's promotion is really wonderful - the fastest anyone has made the transition from inside to outside sales was 18 months and he did it in 6 months!! He is really excited :) On the Lauren front - she is planning to leave within the next few days to drive cross country. She is forecasting it will take her a week or so to get her, so she can take her time and enjoy the sights. It will be so wonderful to have her here! We are so thrilled - it will be so nice to be able to spend some quality time with her and for her to meet and bond with Sam. I think they will get along famously :)

Tomorrow I am planning on bringing Sam to Geoff's work so we all can have lunch together. We have had this planned for a few weeks now, but now it will be extra special in light of his promotion :) I am just hoping Sam's feeding/nap schedule works out for us. Funny, I will need to shower today during his afternoon nap bcs I will not have a chance to tomorrow morning. Kind of funny how it can take a few days of planning to do a relatively simple outing.