Sam's First Two Weeks

Well, it was with best intentions that I began to write the story of Sam's birthday (below), but I suppose it I want to be realistic, and get y'all some pictures to look at, I better just stop trying to finish it.  In short, we are adjusting to life as the parents of two cute little boys.  Sam is a fabulous baby - we went through some eating difficulties...a little puking, a little too much sleeping (yes, everyone, remind me of this complaint later).  Ryan LOVES his little brother.  (My favorite moments so far have included Ryan getting a pin that reads "I have a baby brother."  The look on his little face was just pure pride.  He was so proud of his button and so proud of his baby brother.  He kisses him every morning and night and all the hours in between.  It would be nice to have a little more sleep (for both of us), but I think we have a pretty good schedule worked out so far.  Sam has got to meet so many of his friends and family, and, of course, everyone just loves him to pieces.

I know, the most important part is pictures...here they are (first two weeks). 

Sam's Birthday
Sam - week 1
Sam - week 2

And should you feel the need, compare and contrast...

Ryan - week 1
Ryan - week 2


Jon, Ryan and I were happy to welcome our new addition, little Sam, on June 4.  I have to admit, that up until the day before Sam was born, I would have sworn he was going to be a week late.  The long story short, on Sunday, the 3rd, I started having regular contractions around 4 p.m. and they continued throughout the night - getting closer together and stronger and stronger.  Around midnight, I decided it was time to call the doctor, and he decided it was time for me to come to the hospital. 

The first half of our labor and delivery was stressful...I had an annoyed nurse, a silent anesthesiologist and an absent resident.  The only L&D room that was available (I think) was their supply closet.  At 3:00 a.m.  I asked Jon to come up with a way of asking when the shift change would occur, and I believe I stopped myself from progressing until I got rid of that room and that crew.  I tried to sleep (like Jon did), but every time I my eyes shut, some alarm went off - either air in my IV or my low blood pressure.  Finally, at 7:30 a.m. we got a nice room, a great nurse, and a doctor that I was happy with. 


19 hours after I first started having regular contractions, it was time for Sam to arrive.  I refused to answer the doctor when he asked me if I thought baby was boy or girl, so I was surprised along with everyone else.  Boy!  Although no one cared to ask us, which was weird - we named him Samuel Jonathan and I think he likes it.  Gramma and Grampa were there waiting for his arrival and got to meet him right away.  Uncle Mark made it there as fast as his feet could carry him (intrigued by Jon's photo text with no information - no gender, no name, just a sweet little face).  Poor Uncle Randy had to wait, and wait and wait, to see Sam while he got cleaned up.  Nonni and Papa brought Ryan.  (Ryan was most intrigued by the hospital bed and loved to move it up and down.)  Right away thought, he, gave big kisses to his baby brother and brought him an elephant luvie (and Sam brought him an airplane in return). 

After Sam's initial visitors, we decided to just hang out, just the three of us, until it was time to go home.  After all, we won't be having that opportunity again for awhile ;)

Welcome Samuel Jonathan

Samuel Jonathan

June 4, 2012

7 pounds

19 3/4 inches

Adorable!

March - May 2012

(note this post was put together before today's big event...I just had to click send)

I'll start with the most important thing... pictures.  I have posted new pictures below for each month, and also included links to albums I have posted previously that fall into this time period.  Enjoy...and read on if you're interested in my thoughts :

March 18 - 31 Photos

also check out...
Sunday at Mark and Casey's

April Photos 

also check out...
Easter Bunny and Eggs, Easter ,  Rimkus Easter, Take Ryan to Work Day

May Photos

also check out...
Logan's Baptism, Nicky's Baptism


*************************************************
I can't imagine that its going to get easier to keep up with the Rimkus Family blog as time moves forward.  But, its good to have a goals!  I can't believe how quickly Ryan is turning into a little boy - and I can't believe our "just" Mommy and Ryan time is starting to wane.  Every day of his life Ryan amazes me.  He's so smart, and has such a great personality.  The best part of all - he's giving really big kisses these days - and they just melt your heart.  I love you baby Ryan!  You're not a baby anymore...

As we get closer and closer to baby June's arrival, its getting harder and harder for mommy to chase Ryan around the house, or the park, or the store, or wherever we might be.  He loves to climb anywhere he can from the pantry or closet shelves (where he has pulled Libby's dog food container over to get to the next level), and he can open any door in the house (getting close to figuring out the locks - God help us).  Ryan thinks its fun to stand up in his car seat so its impossible to strap him in and given the choice he would rather play in the garage with daddy's dangerous tools and bigger doors to escape from.  Ryan absolutely loves to be outside.  We are taking nightly walks, sometimes with Libby is mommy can handle it alone before dad gets home.  If we're not outside for at bit each day, there are a lot of tears and banging on the sliding glass door to get out!  As the weather got hotter we introduced Ryan to water outside of the bathtub.  He loves the hose, his crab pool, and his new water table.

Is Ryan ready for baby?  Who knows - he knows "where" the baby is - he loves to play in the baby's room, throw his or her toys on the floor and empty the closet and drawers.  He also loves to sit in baby car seats (although he's mostly trying to figure out the buckle) and has even crawled into his old rock n' play. 

Over the last few months, we had some nice celebrations.  We had a lovely Mother's Day.  Ryan took mommy out for a pancake breakfast and then we spent the morning with his cousins at our favorite neighborhood park and the afternoon with Gram.  We celebrated 1st birthdays with friends Max and Hadley, and welcomed a new cousin to the world - baby Easton Michael.  We also celebrated two very special baptisms in May - for Logan A. and Nicky P.  I am honored to say I am the Godmother to both of these cute little boys and Jon is Logan's Godfather.  They are sweet little boys and we're so looking forward to watching them grow.

As for Libs - a little update on her.  We found a little lump on her jaw and it turned out to be cancer.  She had a surgery to have it removed, and that should take care of that.  It was as close to benign as it could be...but please enjoy the pics of her and her cone.  She's back to her old crazy self now...refuses to come in the house.  Loving life in the suburbs...in her gated yard :)