The stars have aligned and both of the kids are napping, so I thought I'd take a moment to visit this much-neglected blog of mine.
Claire is 15 months old!
And, as time seems to be racing past me with no regard whatsoever for my protests or maternal sentimentality, I wanted to record a few things about her at this age before I forget them!
Stats:
21 pounds (25th %tile)
31.7 inches (90th %tile--she did not get this from me!)
Claire is a sweetheart with a strong will and fun personality.
She is starting to run everywhere, and has a distinct way of walking...it's hard to explain but very cute!
She loves her Daddy and gets so excited to see him when he walks through the door.
She's quite wary of strangers, and has a hard time being left with a babysitter, or even with family--something we never experienced with Luke.
She continues to love to eat...
Still doesn't have a lot of hair, but we finally managed pigtails!
I've found that this makes her look suddenly very grown up!
She is learning a few words, including 'mama', 'dada', 'all done', 'night night', 'shoes' (pronounced 'ssssss'), and 'ball ('da').
Used to say 'woof woof' and 'meow' for dog and cat, but ever since she learned to 'rawr' for a lion, every animal seems to make that sound.
Gives very wide-mouthed wet kisses, hugs, and high-fives.
She is VERY ticklish.
We have been so grateful for what a good sleeper she is; she usually goes down for naps and at bedtime with a smile, giggling when we hand her a blanket.
Really enjoys looking at books--we love to listen to her 'ooh' and 'aaw' at all of the pictures.
Dances and twirls to music, and usually gets very dizzy to the point of falling over after just a few turns.
Oh, and she has Daddy absolutely wrapped around her little finger. (:
We love our Claire!