Playin' around

Claire had her 12 month check up with the pediatrician on July 1st. She weighed 21 lbs 12 ounces (50-75%) and was 29 and a half inches long (also 50-75%). She is finally starting to thin out a little bit. She still has those cheeks though (she gets them from her Daddy!). She was such a trooper that day. She had to go through getting 4 shots and a finger stick. She didn't even start to cry until the second shot and once the shots were done, she only cried for another 15 seconds or so. I was so proud of her!

We have such a blast watching Claire explore and learn new things every day. Today she figured out how to put toys into a plastic container, put the lid on the container, and shake it to make noise. I find myself just watching her and wondering how I got so lucky to be blessed with such an amazing daughter. I am in awe of her and find myself in situations that are bitter sweet. I love to see Claire learning new things, but that also means that my baby is growing up. Thankfully she still loves to cuddle with her Mommy. Her big thing is to lay her head on my shoulder, suck her right thumb, and play with my hair using her left hand. I love it! I have also found a good way to keep her calm in the car. I ask her if she wants Mommy to sing, she will say "yes" (at least that is what I believe it sounds like!), and all I have to do is start singing Rock-A-Bye Baby and she will instantly stick her thumb into her mouth and play with her curls using her free hand! It is adorable.