Happy Birthday to Daddy

Yes. There is a father in the picture even though Jim rarely makes an appearance on this blog! Lydia was super excited that today is Jim's birthday when she woke up. Too bad he had already left for work. Some of her excitement is probably a little selfishly motivated. Here is what she told me.

"Next it is my birthday then Claire's birthday then Disney World then we celebrate the Christmas tree then we go to Spain!!!!"

The first 4 items in the sequence are true although a little theologically unsound. Spain however is a left over from my parents' trip in the Spring. I showed Lydia satellite pictures of Barcelona while they were in Spain. We saw swimming pools and the beach. Since then she's been obsessed with going to Spain. It's one of her great life goals!

First Week of School

Lydia's a big girl and has joined the world of the educated. I really have no idea how school went for her since it takes about 10 minutes for her to tell a convoluted story that I could express in three words. However, this is what I know.

*"That boy tried to take my toy, and I screamed, and he pinched me."

*"We went in the gym, and I cried. Mrs. Michelle said, That's okay Lydia. We're all gonna have fun."

*"Snack was yellow and white and black and white. It's not cheese balls."

*"We don't play with our food. We eat it."

*"Somebody painted my hands, and I washed them."

*"Yellow makes orange."

A Matter of Opinion

"This is NOT a mess! This is a very clean room."

Lydia

Pool Days

Lydia has made big progress in the water this summer. Her latest accomplishments include being willing to go under water when she jumps to me and being able to swim independently using her inflatable swim suit. It works a lot like a life jacket so her arms are free unlike when she uses her swim ring that you see in the picture. Claire enjoys kicking her legs and sticking her face in the water to try and inspect what this big bathtub.

Growing Slowly

I took Claire to the doctor yesterday for a cold. She's gained 12 oz in the last 6 weeks and grown 1.25 inches. She's not blowing anyone away with her huge weight gain, but she is establishing her own growth curve. So, we're satisfied. She now weighs 13lb. 12 oz and is 25.25 inches.

Definition of a Woman

As overheard by a 2 year old:

"When I become a woman I will...

1. Wear really big shoes and watch the news.
2. Stand up and take a shower.
3. Go on a date with Mommy and Daddy, and Claire can stay home."

7 Month Update

Our sweet Claire is 7 months old! The month of June was a big turning point for her, and I am thankful.

*I don't have a current weight, but she now eats like a horse. We like knowing that she's getting enough to grow, but it sure has made the grocery bill skyrocket.

*She rolls all over our house. Multiple rolls one right after the other are her preferred means of transportation.

*Claire is not afraid to express an opinion. She screams when everyone else leaves the room. Squeals when her sister takes a toy from her, and fusses when she rolls up against a piece of furniture and gets stuck.

*She is a social butterfly and LOVES for anyone to talk to her. She cackles when I sing to her or kiss her on her cheeks. She's a lot of fun!