HAPPY 4TH BIRTHDAY CLAIRE!!!

Newborn, 5 months and 8 months

4 years ago today, our baby girl was born on her due date! Claire was born 3 hours after I started contractions and for whatever reason, I only got 30 minutes of an epidural. I should have known by Claire's speedy entrance, that she was going to be a handful!! Claire goes full tilt all day long and has always had a very STRONG personality (some may call this stubborn).

Though we have had our moments, the thing I love most about Claire is her bright personality. She makes me laugh all the time and never fails to put a smile on my face.

I love you baby girl, to the moon and the stars and back again.....

A IS FOR APPLE....

The theme of the 1st week is "A is for apple" so we thought it appropriate to wear an apple dress.

Claire and Mrs.Grogan

Claire and Mrs. White

It's been nearly a month since Madeline started back to school and every morning since, Claire has asked me, "Mommy, do I get to go to school today?" For several long weeks, I saw the disappointment on her face when I had to say "No, not today honey." Well, this morning she asked me and much to her surprise, I said "yes". She promptly turned to Madeline and let out a holler. I hoped it lived up to her expectations......

2 DOWN 1 TO GO....

Jack went to his first day of CDO (Children's Day Out) this morning, so it is just Claire and I for a few hours. I am optimistic because they haven't called me yet to come and get him and it's been 1 1/2 hours!

I must admit he was screaming when I left and of course it broke my heart. I swore I could hear him all the way down the hall, but Claire sensing my anxiety reassured my by saying "Mom, I don't think that's Jackie, it just sounds like him".

In a few hours I will be picking him up and dropping Claire off for her 1st day of preschool, she is over the moon about it and can't wait to get the year started!!! More pics later....

9 YEARS LATER....

9 years and 3 babies later....still the best thing that has ever happened to me! Happy Anniversary babe.