Catching up with Claire - February

Throughout the month of February, Claire seemed to grow up immensely. Here are some things she was up to this month:

• She worked really hard all week to complete her chores so that she could buy something at the dollar store. The smile on her face when she gave the cashier her money was adorable!
• Had quickly become a pro at her balance bike and loved riding it.
• Constantly wanting to dress up like Mommy.
• Playing games on my cell phone (fast forward ten years and she'll be stealing my phone to talk to her friends)
• Her first dance class, which included ballet and tap. Of course, she piled the lipstick on for a photo in her outfit. I bought it without her (thinking it would make things a lot easier), but minutes after she tried it on, she said she didn't like the color. We later went back, tried on every leotard/tights/shoes in the store, and bought her an all black dance outfit. She is extremely particular with her appearance.
• Improved a lot with her drawing skills. She handed me this picture of Abraham Lincoln in the car after school and I could not believe how well she did.
• Like always, she loves to put on my makeup and play in the "makeup box".
• Loves to be silly. After walking into an athletic apparel store (Athleta), she immediately ran up to the manikin and said "look Mom! I can do it too!" She was so proud of herself.