Life with Claire is busy these days. And filled with lots of chatter. We talk back and forth all day long. I think she understands most of what I say but I am still learning her little language. She’s starting to figure out “mama” and it warms my heart to hear her say my new name.
Claire loves doggies. I will hear a little “ruff ruff” from the backseat every time we drive past a dog out on a walk or see one on tv. Her favorite book is Spots First Walk. She and honey are getting along better as Honey is learning to trust this little person that gives her treats all the time. Continuing her love of animals, Claire’s favorite tv show is Curious George. She makes a little monkey sound and bounces up and down whenever I put it on.
We are still going to physical therapy to help Claire get moving. We go to Kids at Play Therapy in puyallup. It’s a really nice place and Claire’s therapists are great. I think we are lucky to go there. Progress has been steady this last month, with Claire slowly putting the movements together that will build towards crawling and walking. She is really good at getting in a crawling position now and tolerating pressure on her hands. She pushes herself around quite a bit in a seated position and has got a taste for exploration. (Like the other day when she got into honeys food and ate a piece and threw up.) Her hips are getting stronger and she’s getting better and kneeling too. Everyone, including the therapists, is very happy with her progress and says she will be moving soon. Of course I don’t always see the progress and I worry a lot about her sometimes.