Claire has begun to make the kissing/fish mouth. She especially likes when I make a fish face; she laughs.

She crawls all over the room chasing the cat, who is determined to hang out with the rest of us. Stella moves about four feet away, and Claire just turns and heads forth. As soon as she’s close enough, Stella moves again. This doesn’t discourage Claire; she laughs and thinks it’s part of the game.

Claire waves hello to nearly everything (water fountains, decorations on her bedroom walls, mirror images).

Another tooth is coming in on top, but it’s taking its sweet time.

Claire wants more cuddle except at nap time; she wriggles a lot then, and I have to stand up and rock her that way while singing her lullabyes.

Her naps are more regular lately – usually the morning is 45 minutes, the afternoon 90 minutes and 30 minutes (late afternoon if she needs it). She still sleeps from about 8 p.m. until 6:30 a.m.

Claire pulls every book off the bookshelf that she can reach.

She crossed the threshold from the carpet to the parquet floor in the kitchen and entryway. Last weekend I cleaned them very well, and I’m glad I did. A few hours later she decided to lick the floor, and she’s done this several times. (We don’t wear outside shoes in the house.)

Just this morning, she sat up from lying on her tummy. One minute she was on her stomach, and I turned my back. When I turned toward her again, she was sitting up! This has happened several times today. I’m amazed at how much preparation there is and then, *pop* the milestone is reached!