Because I'm happy

Studying the law

Dad comes to me from time to time for study tips. I tell him when in doubt, eat the book.

My new favorite thing

I love riding on dad's shoulders! And eating his hair...

Playing with my new toys

I spent way too much time in the Babies 'R us trying to find the right toys for her Christmas presents. I couldn't believe the number of things that sang, lit up, played a little tune, did a little dance... batteries and Ritalin not included. What happened to good old fashioned blocks? I know I played with plastic colored hair curlers for years. I did manage to find some nice (chewable) things that wouldn't have me rocking in the corner by lunchtime and Claire seems to like them (though I don't know how much you can trust a person who can amuse herself for the better part of an afternoon with a spatula and her feet).

Dinner in my favorite outfit

I've found I do less laundry if we feed her this way, and she most definitely prefers it. Here Joseph's trying to keep her quiet while we watch Jeopardy. She likes to yell when not receiving our undivided attention (trouble, I know). If she has something to suck on however... the yelling subsides.

Playing some tunes

I love to play the guitar with dad. He sings, I harmonize, and we take turns playing breaks-- well, really we play them at the same time.