This weekend we fiiinally took Sam to church, a.k.a. Baby’s First Church Service, because we were feeling all sorts of brave. I was riding the high of my-baby-is-no-longer-a-newborn-and-can-do-anything-like-a-rock-star because really, I’m convinced that he can. You know the feeling. I’m not scared to take him places anymore! This is huge, it’s really really huge, because the first few months, I was like nahhhhh I am staying inside in our house with my baby and that’s that. Because of FOPM (Fear of Public Meltdowns) and such. But now? Oh, now I’m taking him everywhere. So! We brought him to church! And he slept the entire time! Oh, this baby gets all of the kisses and squeezes for forever because he really is just the best. And so. I’m just feeling really good about this whole parent thing, you guys, and I wanted to share. Go us!
Also this weekend, we went on another little road trip. And can I just say, I know that not all babies do so great in cars, but our little Sam? Oh, he is just an angel baby all around, and especially in cars. He loves himself a good car ride. Like mother like son. This little road trip was to the bay area (and yes, I just typed “baby area”) for my great aunt and uncle’s 50th wedding anniversary party! Fifty years! Can you imagine? Gosh, what an amazing milestone to reach! It was such a sweet celebration of love and happiness and there was wine and delicious food and we took lots of pictures, because that is what you do at these sorts of things, don’t you know. And afterward we drove on home and crashed pretty hard. It was a good time.
What was the last road trip you went on?
Other parents, do you ever experience FOPM?
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I just came back from a road trip, actually! We stayed over at Niagra falls and visited the water park. which was fun.
What a fun trip! I LOVE Niagra Falls! It’s so gorgeous.
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Love the pictures of little Sam, he is just too cute! And you two are just the sweetest, so how can he not be the sweetest little thing??? I remember when we celebrated my Grandparents 50th wedding anniversary, seriously just crazy! And I think just a great thing that they stayed together for that long! But ahhhh! I can’t remember the last time I went on a road trip. I know next summer might be a possibility of one!
Awww Chelseaaaa! YOU are the sweetest!! :) I hope you get your road trip next summer! They’re so fun! Even if this “road trip” was only like 2 hours… still counts, right? haha
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Such a gorgeous little family and I’m so happy you’ve decided to brave the outside world and take him places!
GIRL, me too! No more hermit life! ;)
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Yay for another successful first and happy anniversary to your great aunt & uncle – 50 years is so amazing!
Thanks! We’re pretty pleased with Sam and his awesomeness in all situations! Definitely feeling lucky! :)
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i love the second picture of you and Zack holding him. little Sam is like, “hey! what’s up?!” you are so lucky to have such a calm little guy! i have friends who practically became hermits because of major FOPM. i can only hope my future little ones will be just as calm. gosh, it has been an eternity since my last road trip. last christmas. unless you count driving 1.5 hours to go camping.
Haha I love Sam’s face in that picture!! :) I was basically a hermit for the first month or so of his life! I’m glad to be over that stage and ready to take on everything! And hey, this last “road trip” was 2 hours, so I totally count that!
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I’m convinced you are one of the cutest little families I’ve ever seen-seriously ;)
I never really had FOPM when Avery was an infant.. but now that we are in the toddler years, I feel like I’m starting to avoid going places with her a little more. I tell myself not to because it’s better to just go with it to teach her how to behave in public. For the most part she’s really good. But you know, she gets bored, hungry or whatever else.. and yeah :) Toddler tantrum aren’t always fun!
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Aww you’re so sweeeet! :) I can only imagine how difficult those tantrums can be- especially in public! Something to look forward to, ha! ;)
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Yay! Glad another road trip was a success for you guys and little Sam. We just got back from road tripping to San Diego! As Hunter has gotten older, it definitely makes for more challenging car rides, but we survived! Hallelujah. :) xo
HALLELULAH, you survived! That’s all we can ask of ourselves sometimes, right?? ;)
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So sweet! We did Church for the 2nd time this weekend! Both times successful…but I can’t imagine what it will be like with a one year old! Enjoying this sleepy phase while we can!
http://happilyevermock.blogspot.com/2014/08/new-car-and-weekend-fun.html (our first time at church)
So sweet! We did Church for the 2nd time this weekend! Both times successful…but I can’t imagine what it will be like with a one year old! Enjoying this sleepy phase while we can!