Seven Months Old

sporting her Minnie Mouse sweatsuit that she got for Christmas from MiMi and PopPop

Claire is seven-months-old, almost seven and a half months. She had a doctor's appointment on Monday to complete her last round of vaccinations. However, the doctor's office was very busy with sick children; so we just saw the nurse. We were in and out in about five minutes, without taking any measurements. So, once again, I measured her myself. This could be way off, but it seems reasonable. I measured her height to be 26 3/4". She was 26" according to the doctor last month. I think a 3/4" growth in a month sounds about right. We don't have scales at home, so we have no clue what she weighs. She will go back to the doctor in February for her nine-month checkup, so I'll have good numbers then.

She's outgrown most of her 3-6 month clothes and is now wearing 6 month and some 6-9 month clothes. 9 month clothes are still big on her.

Claire is a great sleeper, always has been. She goes to bed at 6:00 p.m. and wakes around 7:30 a.m. She takes two to four naps a day, depending on our schedule.

She loves to eat. I wasn't sure if we were ever going to find something she didn't like, but this week we did. She HATES peas. She gags on them. It was hilarious to watch! We also tried green beans and spring vegetables. She hates both of those too. She doesn't really care for turkey either. I guess we'll wait a while and try them again later. We have yet to find a fruit she doesn't like, and she loves carrots and sweet potatoes.

She can sit up on her own. (Previously when I mentioned this, I meant that she would sit up when placed in a seated position. Now she will set herself up if she's been lying down.) She crawls with great form now, and she's very fast.

She babbles almost non-stop. She says "DaDa," "Mama" and "baba." Steve says that when she says "baba" she's asking for a little brother. Funny, but I don't think so - not yet.

She laughs a lot and squeals a lot. She likes to watch people and will interact with almost anyone as long as I'm holding her. She's very clingy these days and won't let too many people hold her.

She is perfect and healthy and beautiful! How blessed we are!

Now for the pics:

Claire playing with her pink cell phone that she got for Christmas from MiMi and PopPop.

Steve has a fabulous schedule this month. He flew in and out of Waco on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, so we went with him. They have an indoor pool at the hotel, so we went swimming.

Steve and his princess, who is modeling her new swimsuit

checking out the water testing the temp with a little splashing

swimming with Daddy

She loves to be thrown. A "hip-hip-hooray" gets her giggling every time.

kicking

Steve's girls

jumping to Daddy

chillin' out after her swim