Thomas likes to dress himself these days – often changing his clothes up to four or five times in one day. He chose this outfit because the stripes make the shirt a “Pirate shirt” and the pants are apparently “Pirate Pants”. And yes, sometimes I let him leave the house this way because it’s easier.

I look at this photo and the first thing that comes to mind is how grown up he looks already (and then laugh at the funny look on his face). I saw my friend Danielle’s one week old baby last week and, I know it’s a cliche, but I couldn’t believe that Samuel used to be that little.

Now he’s at an age when he is trying to sit up, loves blowing raspberries and “talking” and is watching absolutely everything going on around him. He is adorable and fun and growing up WAY too fast.