Claire is Miss Mega Independent lately (cue Kelly C)! She has always been close and clingy to me, which (to my surprise) I have actually loved. But you still want your children to hold their own, you know? That’s why this emerging side to her little soul is stellar. She…
View PostWhat a good day. I cleaned my bedroom early this AM, drawers and all. Claire was by my side since she woke up earlier than Olivia. She walked around, jabbing jabbing jabbing, and then she tried to jump on my bed (she’ll get the hang of the jump one day)! …
View PostAt 7:49 this morning, Claire finished her 365th day of life. If a birthday marks the end of a chapter, then Claire’s first just closed with a very happily ever after. Claire has been a gift. And to think that our our blessed time with her is just beginning!! Nervous…
View PostClaire had a perfect-for-her birthday. Because she stayed awake through Church – by the grace of some commandeered Goldfish – she got to come home and really nap. Like a 12:00-4:00 nap (yes, that is the longest nap of her life; no, that is not normal for her). After waking…
View PostAt the moment, I’m feeling particularly thankful for one thing: that tomorrow is another day. Really, nothing went awry today until tonight. We’ve been working hard (and generally doing well!) at living our family rules around here: to be peaceful, joyful, gentle and clean (I need to write a whole…
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