The most common question we get about Sam these days is: "How is he adjusting to being a big brother?" All in all, Sam is doing quite well. He likes to give Andrew kisses and give him his blanket or pacifier. He alerts us when the baby makes noises and says "uh oh" when Andrew loses his pacifier. He's learning the art of gentle one finger strokes of Andrew's hair and to leave the baby alone when he's sleeping or nursing. However, Sam is pushing up against boundaries more and I feel like I'm saying "No" much more often. He's reverted back to biting when he's excited, experimenting with standing on the arm of the couch, climbing the back of the couch and head-butting. Some of it is also his age and the excitement of having Grandma and Grandpa come visit. I try to be sure we have some good one-on-one time and that he knows sometimes the baby has to wait while I finish taking care of him. We'll see how things change as Andrew becomes more interactive and also demands more of my attention.
-Christine
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