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9 Months

 
 
 
Claire is nine months old. She is such an active kid, always on the go. She no longer lays nicely when we change her diaper. It is quite the challenge. She is getting rather quick at crawling, so we have to move just as quickly to keep her out of where she doesn't belong--the fridge, cupboards, etc. Developmentally, she is right on track or maybe a bit advanced in our biased eyes. She crawls, pulls herself up, is beginning to move from one piece of furniture to another, mostly eats table food, and imitates us (both in the noises we make or actions--knocking on a door). When we hold her hands, she is beginning to take steps without much guidance. On Saturday, she made her first attempt to climb a step. Sadly, it ended with her sliding down. She has three teeth--two on the bottom, one on top with another coming in on top.
Ten things we love about her:
1. her smile
2. her curiosity
3. the way she holds our hands or her own hands when she sleeps
4. her easy-goingness
5. her kisses
6. the way she wrinkles her nose
7. her laugh
8. her clapping
9. her love of outside
10. EVERYTHING--this kiddo is the greatest gift we've ever received!!

Her stats:
height--27 inches (50th %ile)
weight--17.4 pounds (25 %ile)
head circumference--44.5 cm
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Erin&Joshua said…
Claire, we can't wait to see you. It's been way to long. Last time we saw you it was apple season and you were barely doing anything at all.
Dan Lavigne said…
You know Kara, I wish the internet was more user friendly befor all my kids grew up. I love how you have made this blog a running diary of not only your adventures into a new life but also a diary and sort of baby book if you will, that Clair will be able to visit when she is older to see not only her strides and bench marks through her early years, but yours and Chris's aswell. It is certainly easier than lugging out the photo albums and boxes of pictures.
Kara said…
I agree, Dan. It has been nice having the blog thus far and Claire is only 9 months. I can only imagine looking back a year from now. It will be even better for Chris when he is deployed. He can at least feel some sort of connection through the pictures and narrative. Thanks for the offer to help by the way. I really appreciate the support.
Kara said…
Oooo, look at chris' dirty shoes. We were about to go clean the garage--can you tell?
Dan Lavigne said…
NP, if there is anything we can do, just let us know. Jen, I and the kids are here for you and it is like I always tell the kids,"When we can, we do and if we can't, we try anyways." Jen has a website for you to check out that may interest you. She will send you the address.
Erin&Joshua said…
when is Chris being deployed?
Kara said…
We don't know for sure, but it seems between sept. and dec. We are praying for some sort of miracle at this point.
Erin&Joshua said…
Well, we will pray for a miracle too :) and if that doesn't work . . . you can come hang out with us every weekend!
Anonymous said…
Kara is moving to MONTANA if Chris leaves!!! You should--I am serious!
Love ya,
Jessica
Anonymous said…
Kara is moving to MONTANA if Chris leaves!!! You should--I am serious!
Love ya,
Jessica
Erin&Joshua said…
She is not moving to Montana . . . we will adopt a baby to keep her here if we have to :)

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