Two Months

It's hard to believe Claire is already two months old. In some ways, it seems like Claire has always been a part of our family. Her birth seems so long ago. In other ways, I feel like the days pass too quickly. Claire is no longer a squishy, snuggly newborn. She is full of smiles and coos. She loves looking out at the world around her. Claire found her hands and loves stuffing her mouth full of fist. She spends a lot of time wiggling on her activity mat, beginning to roll on to her side and swat at hanging toys. We brought Claire to Dr. J for her two month check up. She currently weighs 12 lbs, 11 oz and measures 24 inches long. While it is amazing to watch Claire grow and learn, I want time to slow down just a little bit. Babies do not stay babies for long.

Caitlin's Ramblings

Now that Caitlin is almost two and a half, she makes me laugh everyday with her random assortment of questions, observations, and opinions. I need to write them down so I will not forget this awesome stage. Here are some recent gems:

Caitlin: Mama, my heart feels good (said while holding her hand over her heart, a look of wide-eyed sincerity on her face).

Mama: Why does your heart feel good?

Caitlin (sighing): Because I love Beauty and The Beast.
(we've been watching this movie a little too often lately)

While watching a video of sharks swimming,
Caitlin: Look, Mama! Sharks! They have a tail, like me.

Mama: You have a tail?

Caitlin (shaking her head and laughing) Oh, no. I don't have a tail. I have a hiney butt.

While reading Eric Carle's My Very First Book of Numbers,
Caitlin: Nine cherries?!?! Holy shnikeys!!

Introducing Claire

I'm back! Between work, the aches and pains of late pregnancy, exhaustion, some bed rest, the holidays, sleep deprivation, and oh yeah....giving birth and caring for a newborn, the blog slid way, way, way down on my list of priorities. Now that we are somewhat settled at home, I am finding more free moments to briefly share our new adventures. Hopefully I'll be back to writing long, incredibly witty and wise posts in the near future.

For now, I'm excited to introduce Claire Elizabeth. Little Claire was born on December 9th at 9:32 pm. She weighed 7lbs, 10oz and measured 21 inches long. Labor and delivery went exceptionally well-much, much quicker and less painful than the first time around. She is growing and thriving at home and we are enjoying getting to know our new munchkin. Caitlin has adjusted very well to being the big girl around the house. She loves patting Claire's head, "helping" Claire get dressed," and rocking Claire in her bouncy seat.

As for the blog, I am looking for a new title. Please feel free to share any suggestions, as my creativity is currently hibernating.

Enjoy some pictures of Sweet Claire!