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Happy Birthday!

Claire asked me to write a special entry today for her Daddy. It is his birthday! He is no longer a spring chicken--31 years old!! Happy Birthday, Chris! We love you even if you are getting old. Claire also wanted me to note that her Momma is still under 30 (for the record).

In other news, Claire had a big day yesterday. She attempted to climb a step a week or so ago, but until yesterday was only successful at that. She'd get on the first step and sit there, perfectly content. I decided I had better get it on video, so I sat on the landing and she obeyed like the good little kiddo that she is. She climbed up the first step, sat there for a few seconds and then began to climb the
2nd, 3rd, and 4th! The downfall is that my battery died after her first step, so we had to do it all over again minutes later. Needless to say, we will be buying another gate very soon. One hard crash off of the hardwood could put an end to our high hopes of being supported by our stellar child!!

The second big thing to report is that Claire is calling me "Momma!" It started out of the blue yesterday morning and didn't stop all day! As Chris says, now she follows me everywhere and calls me "Momma." It is the cutest thing ever. I am not 100% convinced that she is truly addressing me, but it is appropriate for the situation, etc. Her language development is on track, I am pleased to say. She should be approximating words at this point, so I think we can officially say that she says "dadda," and "momma." Chris also has the title of "ba," too. He especially enjoys that one! To date she has acquired the /b/, /d/, /m/, and the /a/ sounds.

Comments

Erin&Joshua said…
First: HAPY BIRTHDAY CHRIS (it is also my Grandma's birthday today, don't worry, she is older than 31!)

Second: I am so excited for you Claire! Words are great tools. I am a little worried with your mom risking your life to get some video...you let me know if Child Services need to be called :) (JK)

We miss you guys already!
Anonymous said…
Happy Birthday Chris!! You are one lucky guy to be included in my family!!! Trust me it is an honor!

Love ya,
Jessica

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