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Sammy John Update - Summer 2023

    I always enjoy my summers off with Sammy, and this summer has been no different. He and I have been spending our days together since May 31st and it has been really lovely. With all of the blog posts about Mr. Jack, I figured it was only fair to write one about Sammy John, too. 


    This summer he seems to be going through a huge growth spurt. He will eat anything and everything in the kitchen. Immediately following a meal he goes to the pantry, opens the drawer and looks for a "yittle snack." His favorite things to eat right now are: tortillas with cheese (think quesadillas), chocolate donuts, cheese sticks, and berries. For dinner he really loves grilled meat and he will flex his muscles after eating to see if they have gotten any bigger. :) For years his food of choice while eating out was chicken nuggets, but he's recently switched to preferring hamburgers. He wants them to be totally plain, but then he likes to dip it in ketchup. I love seeing him try new things! If you ask him what his favorite restaurant is, he will respond "Goldies." It's one of my favorites too! 


    Sammy has really leaned into his role of "big brother." He is constantly kissing on baby Jack and loves to be involved with his care-taking. Since Jack is breastfed, Sammy has obviously been exposed to lots of feedings this summer. In an action of solidarity, Sammy will often pretend to "nurse" his stuffed animals. It's absolutely one of the funniest things I've ever seen. :) 



    Sammy participated in a soccer camp this summer at the YMCA and really enjoyed it. It was his first experience in an organized sport, and we learned that Sammy has a competitive spirit. Hmmm...wonder where he could have possibly gotten that from. ;) He will play soccer on a team this fall and I can't wait to watch! 

    I have really loved all my time home with the boys this summer. Sammy will start going to preschool 3x a week soon and I know he will be so excited to see his friends again! In the meantime I'll enjoy him at home with me. 


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