Life Through Claire’s Eyes: Month 10 – 11

February was definitely the month of mobility. I began by perfecting my “wounded soldier” crawl. Then, at play gym one day, I bowed to the peer pressure from the pip-squeaks around me, and started to crawl. It’s not too bad, and I can move across the living room pretty quickly now. Mom and Dad don’t like that my travels have enabled me to try eating computer cords, dirty wet wipes, a large chunk of clay, old food, and a dime. Oh, and I can now pull myself up to stand and lean on things. The view is much better standing up. The problem is I’m not sure how to get back down, so it’s a good thing I know how to whine.

In entertainment news, I am getting much better at dis-organizing. Every single toy must be taken off the shelf and spread out on the floor, otherwise it’s no fun. I have noticed that Mom and Dad don’t have as many toys out for me now. Ironic. That’s OK, luckily there are also clothes in drawers and paper in recycling bins that can be emptied. Speaking of drawers, I only just figured out that they open. It’s a whole new world in there! You have to be careful not to close them on your hand though; that really hurts. A good cry will get me a snuggle, but Mom and Dad need to learn that I am not the cuddly type. I just need to know you’re there, and that’s it. I’ll listen to your songs and I might play a little peek-a-boo, but all this “hugging” is cramping my style. There’s too much else to explore in the world to make time for cuddles.

When it comes to solid food, I’m getting pickier. Sometimes I prefer to grind my teeth than put food in there. Plain lentils used to be a favourite, but now that I have tasted cumin and coriander, I need those spices. That said, I’ll still eat plain tofu. I don’t know why, but that flavourless block is delicious! You know what’s even more fun than eating? Throwing food. It used to end up on the floor but that’s not as exciting as flinging it onto the wine rack or the wall on the other side of the dinner table.

Things are feeling a little different in the house these last few days. I see Mom getting out what she calls her “work clothes” and Dad seems to be bringing a lot of stuff back from his office. Something’s up but I guess I’ll have to wait until next month to see what changes they’ll throw at me. I can guarantee that whatever they’re up to, I’ll have a lot more to throw back at them!

Videos:

Hot Chili Pepper

Take that, Toy

First time Crawling up Stairs

Photos:

Dad’s disc golf understudy

Hiking buddies at Grouse Mountain

Apparently Grandpa REALLY loves jazz

Downward dog

At the in-house salon

I’m still not sold on your singing, Dad

Rankins ready for the rain

Going for the jugular

Slightly bitter with a strong head of hops- Delicious!

Happy Valentine’s Day!

I love fish

Hideous design and hard to steer

It’s OK, I can take it from here, Mom

Queen of the castle

This “Wee Ride” seems a bit sketchy, Dad

THIS WILL NOT DO

Now what?

Nothing like peeing with a good book

I organized this all by myself