Five Month Home Portraits

Just an update:

It's been a little hectic for us around here. Clara is transitioning to a different schedule, and she is too interested in everything around her to take naps. Mom has resorted to settling her in the pitch black bathroom. It's not fun to pace around in a small space! Mornings are still her favorite time of day when she is all smiles and so excited to be awake.

Chris has finished his softball season playing with William and Mary's alumni team. They played six games this past weekend for the tournament, and made a good run of it.

First Play Date

Clara and I went to my friend Sarah' house for a playdate with her two boys Benjamin (4) and Ethan (1). We were also joined by Katherine and her son Gabriel (2). Clara enjoyed all of the many new toys at Sarah's house, and she definitely kept tabs on the bigger boys by watching their every move. Benjamin and Gabriel tried to entertain her with funny faces She also had some time with Ethan and the two of them seemed to enjoy playing. Ethan imitated Clara's noises, danced to the musical toys, and even offered to share with Clara. Of course, he also tried to take her pacifier out.

Benjamin and Clara

Gabriel

Clara and Ethan

A new view of the world

Who knew that there was more to see of the apartment than the ceiling or the floor? Sitting up can be so much fun!

Mom? Dad?


I'm all by myself!

So proud!

Now what?

Solid Foods 101

Getting used to the idea of a spoon in her mouth.

She's a quick learner and soon wants to do it herself, and she also thinks mommy's too slow.

Either she's learning to master balancing and eating, or she's gotten word from the tower that she's fueled and cleared for take off.

Mmmmm ... oatmeal cereal.

Finally, something familiar, and I can hold it all by myself!