Personality coming out...

Claire - you are starting to turn into the cutest little girl ever! You've always looked so adorable, but your little personality is starting to come out in little bits and pieces. You are all smiles and you make the cutest sounds now. You cue and copy the sounds we make with our mouths and you are gaining new skills. About 4 days ago I watched you roll over all by yourself from your tummy to your back and I was so excited to show dad.... but you haven't done it since. Might have been a fluke, or you are just taking your sweet time in rolling over. There's no hurry. You have also started reaching and grabbing for toys, putting them straight into your mouth. It's so cute to see your eyes light up when we bring out a bright toy for you to play with.

Yesterday I was so sick! Sicker than I've been in years. I couldn't do anything all day but lay in bed and occasionally get up to go to the bathroom. I couldn't eat anything all day. Dad took the day off from work and stayed home to help me take care of you. I couldn't get up to get you in and out of your crib and I couldn't even play with you. Dad saved the day and we had some fun bonding time together with me just laying there watching the two of you play. And for the first time, you laughed for dad. You laughed for me several weeks ago, but haven't done so since. Probably another fluke, but yesterday you giggled for dad while we were all playing on the bed. Cutest sound ever!! I can't believe how big you are getting. I tell dad everyday - can we just freeze time and let Claire stay this little? I'm excited to watch you get older and gain new skills, but at the same time, I sure will miss my little baby. :)