2 Months

That's right friends, Clare is already two months old.  WHERE has the time gone?!  Here are her current stats, and a couple sweet pics I snapped of her this morning (she was being so good)!

Weight: 12 lbs 12 oz 

Height: 23.1 in

Head: 15.9 in

She is growing like a weed, literally!  I was expecting 10 pounds or so, but she is a whopping 12 (almost 13)!  She loves to eat, what can I say!   She is the sweetest little girl.  I told my sister-in-law Megan right after Clare was born that I could just sense what a special and sweet little spirit Clare has.  I am so excited to see her grow and develop more.  She has recently started really smiling.  I love it!  I love this stage!  

We went through a period where Clare would cry, for about 4-5 hours a day.  Sometimes 2 hours at a time.  It was exhausting.  If she wasn't sleeping or eating, she was crying.  I think (hopefully) we have worked through that already.  She is so enjoyable to be around and I just love to cuddle her.  She is so much fun to have and I am so grateful that she is a part of our family. 

Sweet baby Clare, we love you! 

Look At That Handsome Guy

What it is about little kids and their reflections?  I use to LOVE to dance in front of the mirror.  I wasn't ashamed of it either.  I am not sure why...but I just enjoyed it.  I think most kids go through a phase where they love to look at themselves.  One time, I caught my older brother Nate flexing in the mirror.  That wouldn't have been so bad, since he was a teenage dude...but the best part was he was saying 'Scooby Dooby Doo' as he flexed.  No lie.  Don't tell him I told you (although I pretty much announced it to all of his friends the next day at school).  Anyway...reflections.  Noah loves to look at himself.  He catches a glimpse as he walks past the stove and has to turn around and say something to his reflection.  Microwave,  side of the car, bathroom mirror.  He loves it.   One of his favorite places to look at himself is in the computer screen (when it's turned off).  Especially while he eats, since the dinner table gives him a perfect view.

The other day I heard him laughing and peered around the corner to see what he was doing. Not only does he love to look at himself, but he also thinks he is incredibly funny.  haha. 

This week I also decided it was high time that I give Noah a hair cut.  I cut Andy's hair pretty frequently and figured Noah's couldn't be much harder.  It needed it too, BAD.  He did pretty well, as long as I sang The Lion Sleeps Tonight over and over.  I think he looks mighty handsome.  Mind you, I had to bribe him with a sucker to even get him to sit and let me take a picture of him...but boy is he cute!  (and I love the cheesy smile!)

Truth is, I can't blame him for wanting to look at himself...he sure is cute!!!