The Claranator reached the 9 month mark this week. She has officially spent as much time in this great, big world as she has cookin' in her mama's oven. 18 months of total existence. She is growing, changing, and adding new skills to her repertoire daily. I have kept the baby book handy because I just keep adding things. Recent additions include:
*tooth #2
*going from sitting to crawling position
*scooting forward on her tummy (no crawling yet!)
*clapping
*waving "bye bye"
*some pretty distinct "dada's"
*first dairy products...she LOVES plain yogurt mixed with bananas
*starting to pull up on objects
We've come to grips with the fact that our little lady is completely on her own time table. I swear I have heard parents say this before, but I guess we are still having to learn it on our own. I'm sure every parent is somewhat anxious about their child's development and wants to make sure they're hitting all the benchmarks. Yet I think the fact that Jonathan is a PT makes things slightly worse :). He has really been "setting Clara up for success" w/ crawling. Our little lady is just not up to the task right now. She's getting closer every day, but it is not a priority. Or at least it's not as much of a priority as cheerios, clapping, or talking.
Last weekend we watched our friend's little girl, Louisa, who is a month younger than Clara (pictured above). I'm pretty sure that in the same amount of time it took Louisa to roll over three times and grab five toys, Clara picked up a small piece of carpet fluff, studied it intently, and put it in her mouth. If Clara's 9 month old personality is truly a window into her personality later in life, I would predict she will be: easy-going, observant, care-free and happy. Only time will tell :).
We absolutely adore our little girl. Here is a Hook first...a video :)! I hope it works! This is one taken this last week of our little clapping girl. Especially for those friends and family far away, here is just a little taste of the Claranator. It's kind of tacky that she's laying right next to our running, shoes, huh? Sorry.
5 comments:
I can't believe how quickly Clara is growing! Thanks for posting the clapping video. I miss the Hook family and want to see them soon.
Cute video. She is so cute and growing up so fast!
Hey Amy, just saw your comment on my blog!! I actually kept a blog for two years during our adoption process and then until Summer was
2. I actually just made that blog private because it had so much personal information...including where we lived!! I had it printed on Blog2Print and it turned out amazing. So I thought I'd start a new one....and maybe print it out once a year!! I have read your blog since ya'll were in Australia! So fun to hear little tidbits about your life!
p.s...not that Jenny is pregnant, but she keeps telling me to let you know that she wants the swing when ya'll are done!! She was concerned you would get rid of it!(I figured it wasn't going anywhere anytime soon, since you want 4 kids :)
I have been meaning to comment on your cute post --- love the title! (Before I first read the blog a few days ago, I thought you were going to be sharing about a recent trip you took... driving 9 hrs in, 9 out.. of some remote place. hahaha) It would be fitting given your life of exciting adventures!! :) And then I smiled at the wit when you were referring to Clara's time in existence! LOVED that!!! That little munchkin' of yours has to be one of the cutest, sweetest, most adorable babies ever... she is darling beyond words! You two do such an amazing job as intentional, loving parents. I think it goes without saying that you deserve big kudos too for the care poured in for those 9 in & 9 out thus far!! :) Love you guys tons & heard ya'll are going out tomorrow night as a small group.... what a fun, fantastic idea! Give everyone a hug & happy hello for me please - Happy Valentine's Day (early!) :)
so so cute. love your blog. yes, i can relate to the love of dessert. must run in the family!!!
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