The next day, after going to Babies R' Us and having lunch with my parents, Samantha and I headed to Ann Arbor, Michigan to stay with Ben the remainder of his time there. Samantha was really tired from being out all morning. She fell asleep before we even got on the expressway. This trip was about four hours and she slept for the first two and half hours. We stopped for a bathroom break, and Samantha played most of the rest of the way. This was probably the hardest trip for her. She got pretty fussy towards the end, partly because she was probably having teething pain, partly because she was tired of being in the car so much, and partly because she was getting hungry. We were so glad to see Daddy when we finally got there!
The family Ben had been staying with was so kind to open their home up to Samantha and me as well. We had a great time at their house. We were very comfortable there. Samantha loved playing the the play kitchen, walking around the main floor of their house, and seeing what interesting things she could discover in various places.
That weekend we first arrived in Ann Arbor, we did a lot of spending time together as a family. We went to a mongolian restaurant on Friday night, and Ben and I watched a movie after Samantha went to sleep. She did really well transitioning to yet another place. Saturday morning, she woke up too early for our liking, so I nursed her and put her back to bed and she (and we) slept until 10:45! It was amazing! I don't even remember the last time I got to sleep in that late, definitely not since Samantha was born. Even though it is different sleeping in the same room with Samantha and makes it difficult to tiptoe around when we come to bed, it's great to be in the same room with her when she wakes up in the morning. Seeing her precious little smile and tousled hair peeking over the top of her pack n' play has to be the best sight to wake up to.
Samantha's teething continued this weekend, and she was the fussiest she's ever been. It was like she wasn't happy no matter what, being held, being down, eating, playing, nothing seemed to make her happy. We were giving her ibuprofen regularly because it was clear she was in a lot of pain. She was not eating well, her sleeping was disturbed at night, and her naps were much longer during the day. Those are Samantha's typical signs of teething. Sure enough, at the beginning of the week we saw she had sprouted two new teeth, the last molar on top and her first bottom canine on the right side. These teeth have given her more trouble than any others. It will be nice when she has all her teeth in, and we don't have to deal with these teething issues for anymore!
Well, Monday Ben had to get back into his classes, so Samantha and I were left to amuse ourselves with various activities around Ann Arbor. On Monday, we decided to go to a local swimming pool that had a special toddler swimming time. The pool started as a zero depth pool and gradually deepened to two feet in the deepest part. There were water fountains and pool toys for the kids to play with. At first Samantha wasn't sure what to think and walked around the perimeter of the pool observing everyone and everything around her. I finally guided her into the pool and then she got comfortable. Our little socialite was going up to groups of kids, trying to join in playing with them. She likes to say hi to and play with anyone that will give her attention. I was holding her hand as we walked around the pool, and on one occasion she pulled her hand away almost like she didn't need me anymore. She then tried to take a couple of steps on her own, and of course, since she's not used to walking in water, she fell face first into the water. I was right next to her and helped her back onto her feet right away, expecting her to start crying, but she acted like nothing happened at all, it didn't phase her one bit. One mom that saw what had just occurred commented, "She is a little daredevil, isn't she?" Yep. That's for sure. Unfortunately, I think Samantha acquired that trait from me. She had a great time at the pool. She loves water!
On Tuesday, Samantha and I went with Daddy to the Botanical Gardens for a picnic lunch and to enjoy the beautiful weather and outdoors for the afternoon. The gardens were gorgeous, and we enjoyed walking on the paths, visiting the children's garden, and the greenhouse. Samantha loves the outdoors and particularly liked the water in the stream and the flowers that were all over the gardens.
More to come in the next blog about our adventures in Ann Arbor!
The family Ben had been staying with was so kind to open their home up to Samantha and me as well. We had a great time at their house. We were very comfortable there. Samantha loved playing the the play kitchen, walking around the main floor of their house, and seeing what interesting things she could discover in various places.
Samantha's teething continued this weekend, and she was the fussiest she's ever been. It was like she wasn't happy no matter what, being held, being down, eating, playing, nothing seemed to make her happy. We were giving her ibuprofen regularly because it was clear she was in a lot of pain. She was not eating well, her sleeping was disturbed at night, and her naps were much longer during the day. Those are Samantha's typical signs of teething. Sure enough, at the beginning of the week we saw she had sprouted two new teeth, the last molar on top and her first bottom canine on the right side. These teeth have given her more trouble than any others. It will be nice when she has all her teeth in, and we don't have to deal with these teething issues for anymore!
Well, Monday Ben had to get back into his classes, so Samantha and I were left to amuse ourselves with various activities around Ann Arbor. On Monday, we decided to go to a local swimming pool that had a special toddler swimming time. The pool started as a zero depth pool and gradually deepened to two feet in the deepest part. There were water fountains and pool toys for the kids to play with. At first Samantha wasn't sure what to think and walked around the perimeter of the pool observing everyone and everything around her. I finally guided her into the pool and then she got comfortable. Our little socialite was going up to groups of kids, trying to join in playing with them. She likes to say hi to and play with anyone that will give her attention. I was holding her hand as we walked around the pool, and on one occasion she pulled her hand away almost like she didn't need me anymore. She then tried to take a couple of steps on her own, and of course, since she's not used to walking in water, she fell face first into the water. I was right next to her and helped her back onto her feet right away, expecting her to start crying, but she acted like nothing happened at all, it didn't phase her one bit. One mom that saw what had just occurred commented, "She is a little daredevil, isn't she?" Yep. That's for sure. Unfortunately, I think Samantha acquired that trait from me. She had a great time at the pool. She loves water!
On Tuesday, Samantha and I went with Daddy to the Botanical Gardens for a picnic lunch and to enjoy the beautiful weather and outdoors for the afternoon. The gardens were gorgeous, and we enjoyed walking on the paths, visiting the children's garden, and the greenhouse. Samantha loves the outdoors and particularly liked the water in the stream and the flowers that were all over the gardens.
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