Funny thing about changing your kid’s diapers – it’s always an adventure! There have been some interesting discoveries in Claire’s nappies – the raisin that escaped my salad fork, bits of hair the cats donate, and today a sneeze was unearthed! Well, not really. But I needed a funny opener to tell the story. Usually, I rope Dan into changing Claire before he leaves for … Continue reading Ha! Hee! ACHOO!

White meat or dark? Do you have a preference? Claire certainly does. Here’s a funny sequence of her chomping on the legs of her bug toy. But lately, the thing she’s most interested in is chewing on is her own hands. Thank goodness! If you recall there was time when she preferred her mother’s forearm. Claire’s newest trick seems to be “gathering.” She reaches for … Continue reading White Meat or Dark Meat?

When it’s warm outside (and I define that as over 32 degrees) I strap Claire into the bjorn and trek to the mailbox with her for a little fresh air and exercise. I know you Long Islanders must be laughing because your mailbox is ON your house, but mine is a block away and is down a HUGE hill. I’m not exaggerating…it must be a … Continue reading Smiles for Mommy

I know I’m late posting this, the masses (especially my sisters) are screaming for new updates and photos. This weekend we made the trek to Long Island to visit with the Greats. Amongst the comments of how cute, smart, strong and beautifully dimpled Claire was, Nan and Pop managed to sneak in a few tidbits about how COLD this baby must be! “Where are her … Continue reading "Where are her socks?!" And other musings of the Greats…

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For a while now Claire has been pushing up on our legs trying to “walk.” Every time she stands, she gets this goofy grin on her face. Since her head control seems really strong, I put her in her jumpster and it’s apparent that Claire LOVES it. I guess it’s so long to the days of her peacefully cooing at her reflection in the swing…and … Continue reading Bounce Baby, Bounce!

Sorry the blog hasn’t been updated in a while, our kitty Jack died Monday morning and obviously I havne’t been in the best mood. Thank goodness Claire is around to cheer up her parents! Here’s a short video of Claire chowing down on her bug toy. I think because of its crinkly wings and flower petals Claire finds it irresistible. Raymond, the fatty, doesn’t seem … Continue reading Chow Time!