Thanks for Claire

We headed to Grandma Joanne and Grandpa Jim's for Thanksgiving. This was the first family event away from the house since July and Claire had a rough go. We think she was overwhelmed and out of her element. Cranky and distracted she didn't nap well and didn't eat well. She didn't even calm down when Grandma picked her up (a rarity). When we got home she zonked out after a crying jag and slept like a rock. Friday she was still recovering but seemed to be doing better.

Lately she has been grabbing onto her toys when offered. Yesterday, while watching some football, she actually held onto one of her animal friends for several minutes. Well... chewed on one of her animal friends is a better description. She's like a little billy-goat, this one.

Mom swears Claire is also singing. She has noticed that when the music is on or when mom is singing to Claire, she begins to babble. And when the music stops or if mom stops, Claire stops not long after. It's a hoot ~ she just babbles along, whether she knows the song or not. Last night we spent some time singing old Schoolhouse Rock Songs.

It was a busy weekend with many pictures but mom hasn't had a chance to do anything with them yet. We'll post this 'old' one of Claire with Alex to hold you over.