Life Through Claire’s Eyes: Month 11 – 12

This past month, I started noticing less of Mom and more of Dad around the house. I wouldn’t pay attention when Mom left in the morning, but I would always give her a piece of my mind when she came home every night. Compared to Mom, Dad’s methods are a little different. Lucky for Dad, I can find fun things to do anywhere I go, even in an office boardroom.

Recently, I lost interest in jolly jumpers or baby “exercise centers.” This does not mean that I’m lazy; I prefer to use my energy to explore my surroundings.  I could spend hours crawling around the play gym, or climbing up staircases at home and on the ferry to Nanaimo.  And sometimes, I modify the standard crawl to make it more challenging: I stick one leg out to the side while crawling on my other leg.

I have added a few words to my repertoire. My Mom’s favourite is when something is dropped and I say “uh-oh”. I can also say Mama, Dada, and ball.

You know what else is fun? Putting small things inside bigger things. I’ve been quietly dropping stuff in the watering can, but recently, the water inside seems to have disappeared. I can’t imagine why.

There is also a very interesting brush in a bucket beside the toilet, but I’ve only examined it once. I remember it was a bit wet and smelly. That room always has the door closed now. Things are always changing.

At the end of March, Mom and Dad started dropping me off at a new house they called “garderie” or daycare. They started with a few hours, but I’m now there most of the day. Despite the fact that I’m starting to enjoy the place, I have been throwing tantrums at home. I want Mom and Dad to think twice before introducing any other big transitions my way. Their other punishment has been hearing my beautiful singing voice at 5:30AM. They might not come and get me until after 6:00 o’clock, but I know they can hear me. I won’t keep it up forever, but sometimes they need to remember who’s really in charge.

It’s been a big year, but I’m enjoying life quite a bit. Thanks for riding along this journey with me. Things have gotten a lot busier this month, so I’m not sure I’ll be writing much more. Hopefully that means you will all come by and visit soon!

Videos:

Dinner time fish shampoo

Playing fetch with myself

Photos:

NOT impressed, Mom

What? I’m just “reorganizing” the shoes.

Been fishin’

Bubble wrap is THE BEST

Not interested in the BC Ferries play area.

I’ve got a bone to pick with you.

Play gym: better than anywhere else.

Small baby, big city.

Killing two birds with one stone.

Vancouver Aquarium insider.

Left alone for 30 seconds…

Where do YOU put food?

You want to eat dinner, I want to have a tantrum.

Check out my new personalized stool.

The Korean fortune-telling birthday game.

What is this cake you speak of?

OK, cake is delicious. Especially the icing.

No celebration is complete without a good hair rub.

All together a satisfying first birthday!

It’s funny until Mom makes me use the toothbrush.

At the playgym: can you spot me?

Family photo to celebrate I’m one today -)