Development Central

Sam has proven surprising this week, as he does every week. This week there were three new behaviors that made us laugh. Unfortunately, since they all have to do with crying, the laughter was short-lived.

1) While in the car, Sam spontaneously erupted in loud, very very shrill crying. Reason? Unknown. He goes crazy until he is out of the carseat, which has meant stopping in the middle of a trip for a cool-down period. In the process of crying, he heats up a LOT.

2) Apparently the concept of manipulating parents is ingrained in babies. Sam has started sticking out his lower lip and giving us a "whiny cry" whenever he wants...of course, we're not sure what he's trying to get, but one of us will pick him up and he calms right down.

3) By far the funniest thing that Sam has done started at Costa's wedding (see pics below) this past weekend. While in the church lobby drinking a bottle, one of the other babies in the room started crying. A second later, Sam's eyes welled up and he cried rather loudly...but then settled down quickly. When it happened once it was no big deal, but after 3 or 4 times, it got old and we started pre-empting Sam's crying if another kid lost it.

Four generations of Abels. Pretty cool stuff.

Sam is comfy with Ellen.

The hand tastes gooooooooooooooood!

It's hard to keep that excitement bottled up!

Hmmmm, what to do next...?

What's up dude? I can sit up!

Dad and Sam are stylin' at Costa's wedding.

Is there a disco nearby?

Sam and Mom looking good.

Mom gets a chance to congratulate Costa!

Auntie Athena is happy to see Sam and Mom.

Lucky groom Holger is excited to finally meet the little man!

Sam I Am is back with Sam, and they get along great!