How quickly he changes...

My son is becoming a very social being. And it's amazing to see how aware he is of when attention is turned to him, and when it is turned elsewhere.

Lately Sam has been showing an increased interest in snuggling, in being held and snuggling up to people. And not just myself or Tim, but others as well. He wants to be held and snuggled. Maybe it creates an increased sense of security, I don't know. But it's neat to see the change. When he was younger, he was content to lay on the floor and play, look around, smile at you. Now he plays for a limited amount of time before he looks up at you, and reaches up to be picked up. (He just started doing that this week, and I have to say, it's pretty cute! However, I can see how it could make it harder to get anything accomplished...)

And just this afternoon, I was sitting on the floor with him, right next to him, and he was playing with one of his favorite toys. I had my laptop off to the side and I was checking something online. Not once, but twice when I was trying to do something online, he reached over with his hand and grabbed my arm, as if to say "Stop that mommy, I want you to play with me." Of course, he was thrilled when I pulled him to me and nuzzled his neck - one of his favorite things which always gets a few giggles. I love being a mom. :)