More Claire-isms

"teeth soap": toothpaste

"alligator": elevator

"the two black cookies with the white in the middle": how she always describes oreos

Randomly said to me tonight, "Mama, I wish you could fly."

Tonight at bedtime: "Mama, tuck in Alice and pray for her." (i.e. imaginary friend)

When she tried on her brand new jellies, "My feet are pink dark pink!!!"

Said to me yesterday, "Will you feel better when the baby comes out of your tummy?"

When asked what to name her brother, her suggestion was, "Boy."

Just in the last week...

In the last week, my sister got married, Claire turned 3, and we found out we're having a BOY.

It was easy to accept and believe that Amy got married. We love Kevin and are happy they got hitched. It seemed like the next step for them, and we were all ready for it.

Claire turning 3 seemed about right, too. Especially since her little attitude and vocabulary are reminiscent of a teenager some days. I kind of love that though. She keeps me on my toes.

But finding out we're having a BOY- yeah, so not believing this still. I was shocked to say the least. And it still feels weird to say, "he" and refer to the girls' little brother. Claire is okay with having a brother and suggested we name him, "Boy." (She's been on a not liking boys kick and has been adamant about wanting another sister. She took it really well!)

I can't wait to start cleaning out the girls' clothes that they've both outgrown and start looking for boy stuff. Our church is having a swap in May and it'll be perfect for this. The nursery has always been gender neutral so I really don't need anything else- I'm grateful for that. Our only big need is a new car. Yes, we're about to enter the world of mini-vans. And my back is so very excited!

Pictures to come of the wedding, Claire's 3rd birthday, and maybe even of baby BOY! (weird)

1st Real Haircut

Claire refuses to wear ANYTHING in her hair. Sometimes I can get her to wear a pony tail when I have one, but that's on a rare occasion. Since Claire is going to be the flower girl in Amy's wedding this weekend, I decided it was time for her first real hair cut to shape it up some.

Claire LOVED it. I mean, that's an understatement. We got there a few minutes early and as we waited, she would randomly yell out, "Haircut!" She was so excited and kept asking if it was her turn. There were only a few people in the room and they thought she was hilarious.

Claire grinned the whole time. She followed Eraka's instructions to look down and turn when she needed. She sat very still and loved watching in the mirror. Everyone commented on how great she was.

Here is the before:

Here is the after:

And MJ waiting:

Claire even let Eraka put a pony tail on top of her head which she refused to take out before bed. She even called me back upstairs around 9pm because she had taken it out and wanted it back in. She is completely enamored with her hair cut experience and has been grinning all night. I may have created a monster. :)

English Lesson by Claire

One of my favorite new Claire-isms is "amn't". Her conjunction for "am not."

You or I would (hopefully) say, "I am not," or "I'm not," or "You aren't."

Claire says, "I amn't," and "You amn't."