So our big girl is 17 months old now, just shy of a year and a half. This past month has marked a lot of growth for Claire. Physically she just seems enormous suddenly, but I know a little of that has to do with the change in perspective that comes from having a tiny infant in the house. However, much of it is truly a growth spurt. She's finally outgrown almost all 12 month clothing and moved into 18 month clothing. She seems bigger and heavier every day.
Also, she is growing so much cognitively. She is moving on from books like Goodnight Moon to The Cat in the Hat. Her attention span is so much longer than before. She continues to be fearless, which makes it hard to watch her while caring for Evie as well. She can climb on and off of surfaces and wedge herself into spots faster than mom or dad can even realize that she's left the room.
She loves to be outside more than anything in the world, making this winter weather a real difficulty for all of us. She is adjusting really well to being a big sister - helping mom by fetching things while Evie nurses, patting Evie on the back, often wanting to hold Evie for brief spells, and copying whatever mom does with Evie with her own dolls. She is learning to be more patient.
We are also entering the two's with Claire. She loves the word "No" as long as she's the one saying it. She likes to give her opinion on anything: Claire, are you cute? No; Claire, are you sweet? No; Claire, are you Daddy's girl? (pause) Yes (a real conversation with her the other night). She has started these regular mini-meltdowns where she lays down on the floor and fake (or real) cries. But she continues to be very sweet and enjoyable about 95% of the time - and what more could parents ask for from their child?
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