Smile!
How did I miss posting these? Here are a few more of the kiddo: Continue reading Smile!
Feelings
Claire’s newest phrase is: “Oh! This makes me so happy!” I took this series of photos after she told me how her “tu-wip” makes her so happy. I asked her how does she look when she’s happy, sad, silly and mad. See the hysterical results below. Hopefully all the cute mugs make up for my tardy post and unannounced blogging hiatus. Continue reading Feelings
Evolution of Claire’s Art
I’m reading a great book right now by Susan Striker called, “Young at Art.” It’s all about educational and developmental theory behind art experiences for the under 4 crowd. There’s a lot of great (if overwhelming) information in the book, a lot of it geared right towards toddlers. I’m fascinated with her diagrams of the evolution of children’s scribbles and agree with her adamant support … Continue reading Evolution of Claire’s Art
A Breath of Spring
Our state might have gotten hit with a blizzard but Claire and I are enjoying just a little bit of spring in the house. About 3 weeks ago I grabbed some clippings of our forsythia bushes and then, just in time for a whole pile of snow they decided to burst into bloom, what a treat to see these flowers as we look out onto … Continue reading A Breath of Spring
Do it MYSELF!
Persistent, obsessed, manic…these might be the words to describe Claire’s new found insistence on independence. Any attempt to help is met with foot stomping, eyebrow scrunching and an adamant – “I do it myself!!” The latest battle of wills is over zipping up the coat. I’m doing my best to leave time before outings so Claire can work it out herself. Most of the time, … Continue reading Do it MYSELF!
Window Seat
I love photographing Claire while she gazes out the window (exhibit A and exhibit B amongst many others on the blog I’m sure). Today is no exception and I enjoyed her narrative to her toys all about the things happening in our backyard. “Yook! Huggy Baby, ‘dere’s my playhouse! My bike! I ride my bike outsiiiide!” She lines up all her softy friends and Huggy … Continue reading Window Seat
Patience…
is a virtue and since I have now charged up my camera battery I will soon have new pics to share. Don’t worry Grandbob, the wait is almost over! 🙂 We’re off to the library (and LI to drop Caca off) and I’m super excited to pick up some Valentine’s themed books for this week. I LOVE the online reservation feature at the library, it’s … Continue reading Patience…
Chalk In My Pocket 