It's Tea Time!

Our little lady had her first official tea party on Sunday.  She was dressed in her best little tea suit with starched collar, matching booties, and striking red chapeau (until she lost one of the booties and the hat fell off about two minutes after coming in the door.)  But Claire couldn't have been more elegant and charming during the entire two hour affair.  She knew exactly which piece of silverware to use for each course and only belched twice.  She even waited quite serenely until after the check came for Mommy to change her unmentionables.  She watched very closely to observe all of the proper etiquette and subtle nuances of the tea ritual.  Next time, she insists on serving the tea herself.     

Mommy, does Aunty Kristin take cream or sugar with her tea?  One lump or two?

It's a Scorcher

Yesterday was the hottest day in Claire's life.  She was only wearing a diaper most of the day, and that was too much.  It's days like these that remind us how happy we are that there are not more days like these.  We are simply not made for hot weather in Seattle.  Claire will tell you, there are not enough box fans, kiddy pools, or cold drinks to keep a baby cool in this town, and that's the truth.  But, at least we can say we've finally had a few sunny days this summer to satisfy those people who feel they need some vitamin D to survive.  Claire takes her vitamin D supplement everyday, so rain or shine, she is covered in any case.

Hey Mommy, bring that cold tall one over here and give me a swig!

Sleeping Beauty

One of Claire's favorite times of day is bedtime.  She loves to cuddle up in her cozy nighty and listen to the classical guitar lullaby CD playing in her brothers' room while she dozes off on her princess blanket from Grandma and Grandpa J tucked into her lace-covered bassinette .  She also loves the inevitable hugs (strangle holds), kisses (raspberries) and pats (back slaps) she gets from brothers to send her off to dreamland.  Off course, bedtime for Claire typically only lasts for about 3 hours until Mommy wakes her up for feeding time.   She can't wait until she gets to sleep the whole night through, just like big brothers (and Mommy can't either!)

Sleeping Beauty or Princess and the Pea?  You be the judge.