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!!