Girl Time

When Claire's school schedule first changed all I could really think of (selfishly) was how MY schedule was going to change. My shopping, my coffee dates, etc... Yes, mama time is important but with Paige getting bigger and more mobile my coffee dates were going to change anyways. In the past few weeks we have really enjoyed our mornings together. Claire goes to school 3 days a week from 11:30-3. We have every single morning together now. Running errands is a little less (and so is my spending) and we don't always make it to the grocery store (thank goodness Daddy is a good grocery shopper and does about 90% of our shopping now) but we do play more together. I am not the best "player" either. I don't like to sit and play for long. I admit it! I get antsy and bored but lately I am trying harder and finding myself enjoying the play times. It is strengthening my relationship with Claire too. We did a girls day just the 2 of us to the museum one Saturday. We haven't done that in forever!  I even got talked in to a "magical" pony (see above pic). Mercy she loves that thing! How could I say no? If you squeeze it's ears it neighs and makes a magical sound. Pretty dreamy!

Now, I just have to figure out how to socialize Paige more. We are trying the Little Gym Wednesday morning. Since Paige naps during Claire's school times it's hard to do anything alone with her. I am so excited to take her to her first mommy and me class. Claire will be hanging in the lobby while we have our class but she gets to watch a movie and chill. I assumed they wouldn't let me bring Claire so I hadn't called before now to inquire about classes. So glad I did! We can start working on Paige's motor skills!!!

Busy Body

This girl was such a busy body during our 12 month photo shoot that I could barely capture a still shot of her! She didn't care much for her crown either! lol! Neither one of my girls are much for bows or headbands in their hair. That suits me just fine. It's just one less thing to fuss with each day.

We had Paige's 12 month checkup today(yes, one day before she turns 13 months). We had to delay her shots due to her ear infections. They almost delayed them again today since her ear looked irritated still and he didn't want her to get a fever and not know if it was the shots or her ear. I reminded the doc that there had been a mumps outbreak 3 miles from my house and he immediately agreed that the shots were necessary (MMR is the 12 month vaccine). He said that the worry of her ear actually getting infected and the fever issue was silly in comparison to her getting the mumps. Thank goodness!! How scary to worry about mumps or measles in this day and age! She is doing good and is healthy overall. She has some delayed gross motor skills but I am certain we can work through them and she will be standing and walking in the next few months!

We just wrapped up Spring Break last week and it flew by. We didn't do much and it was actually nice. I had a cold so that didn't help much but still it was nice to relax and play at home. Next week Grandma visits AZ! We can't wait to see her!