Monday, May 16, 2011

Small Victories

Clara transitioned from a Mini to a Toddler at daycare during these past two weeks.  Potty time is a big deal in the Toddler room and Clara wasted no time fitting in.  Clara peed in the potty for the first time last Monday!  Then she peed in the potty every day for the rest of the week!  Once on Monday and Tuesday, twice on Wednesday and Thursday, and a whopping four times on Friday!!   We are very excited for her.  She kept up the trend this weekend by peeing in the potty for the first time at home.  I realize that it is common for this to happen followed by a demonstration of independence that includes a refusal to use the potty, but at least we're making progress!  Yay!
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Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Artist or Musician?

Clara's school participated in the Concord Area Kid's Art Show these past two weeks.  Students from the area displayed their art in the windows of downtown stores.  Clara created a fine masterpiece that was displayed among several others.  Can you pick hers out?


Ok, I guess it's not that difficult, because it's the best one in the window!


Clara also recently discovered a possible future in the music industry.  Jared dusted off the ole trumpet one night and passed it around.


Ok, maybe she has a long way to go before she's the next Louis Armstrong, but she's got promise.  By the way, we've pretty much ruled out a future as a hair stylist.
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