Today we are celebrating two months of Clare being in the world. It seems like I just was in the hospital, but I don’t really remember life without her. She is celebrating by not taking her usual afternoon nap – fortunately she’s still happy and smiling (so far).

Clare continues to grow (10 lbs. 10 ozs. today) and is more alert and aware everyday. She’s started to reach for things and bat at toys – one time she succeeded in pulling a toy to her and then wasn’t sure what to do with it. I suspect it won’t be to long before she starts putting toys in her mouth. Her hands are always moving and she’s pretty good and chewing on her fists. She also likes to hold her hands together.

My grandmother arrives yesterday and met Clare for the first time. Clare took to her right away and they’ve been fast friends.

Our girl is also showing more of her personality. She’s very social and loves to smile and talk to people. She knows Jeremy and I and I think she also recognizes my dad. She also has a pretty strong temper and can go from ‘0 to 60’ in a second and a half. Fortunately she’s easy to please, but it’s a little bit like Jeckyl and Hyde when she gets mad. J and I each blame each other for her temper 🙂 In general she’s a fairly happy baby. I think J’s favorite part of the day is when he hears her wake up in the morning. He jumps out of bed when he hears her start to wiggle and make little noises. When she sees him over her bassinet she breaks into the biggest, wide-mouthed grin – he says it’s the best way to start the day.