This is a post I started LONG ago. Like a year ago! :( Claire was just 2 and saying so much (she expressed herself so clearly from early on), and so much of it was funny; so I started a post. That post kept sitting, then soon turned into the place where I just stored all her funnies. After being saved as a DRAFT for forever and a day now, I am finally piecing it together and posting it!
Oh, my Clairey. Your Daddy and I ADORE you! I don't think I can capitalize that enough. (Those pouty lips kill me!)
I feel like I haven't done the best job of capturing your personality on this blog. It must be the whole second child thing because it's definitely not because you're lacking in personality!!! Quite the contrary. You are about as "2" as it gets. You're sassy, you're smart, you're frustrating, you're dang adorable, and really, you're just about the funniest little person I've ever met. I truly can't think of a day that has passed where Daddy and I haven't laughed at something you've said or done.
Some of the things you've said or done:
Sassy Claire:
(The one that originally inspired this post when you were barely 2....)
-Reese ran to me so upset that you had spit at her while sticking your tongue out. When I came in and got after you, you responded by taking a bow while proudly saying, "Thank you!" What the heck?! I was in shock, but I also had to hold in my laughter.
-Me, after Reese came to me crying (do you see a pattern?): "Why did you push Reese?!"
You, walking off in your sunglasses: " 'Cause I a movie star!"
-Me: "Claire, let's change your bum."
You, walking off: "Umm...no thanks."
-You were saying your bedtime prayer super fast one night. When Daddy told you to slow down, you got up and walked out of your room in a huff saying, "Fine! Then I'm not gonna be in this family!"
Scary Claire:
-We were going through the drive-thru at Del Taco. The line was not moving and we had a screaming, hungry newborn in the back. When I let my frustration be known about being trapped by cars in front and behind us, you offered a solution...."I have an idea. Let's shoot them." WHAT?!
-During a trip to the newly opened and insanely busy IKEA, you expressed how you felt about the crowds: "I DON'T LIKE PEOPLE!"
-There was a boy (7ish years old) in Subway and you decided to stare him down with your angry face. He began crying, then buried his head into his dad's chest and would not tell him what was wrong. I had to explain, then apologize.
Sweet Claire:
-You were playing quietly alongside Reese in the loft. I overheard you break the silence with, "Did you know that I love you?"
-Reese was taking a picture of Dad with the camera phone, when you ran up saying, "Here dad. I'll make silly faces to help make you smile."
-You are also constantly thanking me for EVERYTHING without being prompted. "Thanks for making dinner, Mom."
Smart Claire:
-You, pointing to the letter 'I': "What does this say?"
Me, not realizing that you were actually quizzing me: "The 'I' says 'iii'.
You: "That's right, Mom!"
(By the way, I had no idea that you knew all your letters until you started spouting them off one day while going through the magnetic fridge letters. I'm assuming we have "Letter Factory" to thank for that.)
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Just Plain Funny Claire:
-Coming around the corner surprised to not see Everett, "Oh! Is Everett not eating your booby?"
-I was brushing your hair and you were not cooperating...
Me: "Clairey, hold still."
You, completely serious: "I not Cwairey. I C-Dawg!"
-(One of my favorites!) After I asked you to run grab a roll of toilet paper: "When I'm a mommy, I'm gonna have people get me toilet paper........Yep. That's my plan!"
-3 hours into a salesman's supposed 45 minute presentation, you ran in with your play guitar shouting, "Let's rock this!!!"
-You and Reese were at a friend's house petting their dog.
Reese, to my friend, Amie: "My favorite dog is a Rottweiler."
You: "My favorite dog is a Corn-dog." (That's my girl!)
-There was a lady crying on tv and you, very concerned, asked, "Is she crying because her little girl wasn't listening?" Hmmmm!!
-Reese was putting on a play for us and you stood behind her making silly faces the whole time.
-We were getting ready to sit down for dinner and Everett was getting mauled by you and Reese. Daddy swooped Everett up while saying, "Everybody wants a piece of Everett!"
You were horrified with Daddy's statement: "We can't eat Everett for dinner!"
Oh, my Clairey. Your Daddy and I ADORE you! I don't think I can capitalize that enough. (Those pouty lips kill me!)
I feel like I haven't done the best job of capturing your personality on this blog. It must be the whole second child thing because it's definitely not because you're lacking in personality!!! Quite the contrary. You are about as "2" as it gets. You're sassy, you're smart, you're frustrating, you're dang adorable, and really, you're just about the funniest little person I've ever met. I truly can't think of a day that has passed where Daddy and I haven't laughed at something you've said or done. Some of the things you've said or done:
Sassy Claire:
(The one that originally inspired this post when you were barely 2....)
-Reese ran to me so upset that you had spit at her while sticking your tongue out. When I came in and got after you, you responded by taking a bow while proudly saying, "Thank you!" What the heck?! I was in shock, but I also had to hold in my laughter.
-Me, after Reese came to me crying (do you see a pattern?): "Why did you push Reese?!"
You, walking off in your sunglasses: " 'Cause I a movie star!"
The "movie star"!
-Me: "Claire, let's change your bum."
You, walking off: "Umm...no thanks."
-You were saying your bedtime prayer super fast one night. When Daddy told you to slow down, you got up and walked out of your room in a huff saying, "Fine! Then I'm not gonna be in this family!"
Scary Claire:
-We were going through the drive-thru at Del Taco. The line was not moving and we had a screaming, hungry newborn in the back. When I let my frustration be known about being trapped by cars in front and behind us, you offered a solution...."I have an idea. Let's shoot them." WHAT?!
-During a trip to the newly opened and insanely busy IKEA, you expressed how you felt about the crowds: "I DON'T LIKE PEOPLE!"
-There was a boy (7ish years old) in Subway and you decided to stare him down with your angry face. He began crying, then buried his head into his dad's chest and would not tell him what was wrong. I had to explain, then apologize.
Sweet Claire:
-You were playing quietly alongside Reese in the loft. I overheard you break the silence with, "Did you know that I love you?"
Smart Claire:
-You, pointing to the letter 'I': "What does this say?"
Me, not realizing that you were actually quizzing me: "The 'I' says 'iii'.
You: "That's right, Mom!"
(By the way, I had no idea that you knew all your letters until you started spouting them off one day while going through the magnetic fridge letters. I'm assuming we have "Letter Factory" to thank for that.)
Just Plain Funny Claire:
(And Often Unintentionally Funny)
-Coming around the corner surprised to not see Everett, "Oh! Is Everett not eating your booby?"
-I was brushing your hair and you were not cooperating...
Me: "Clairey, hold still."
You, completely serious: "I not Cwairey. I C-Dawg!"
-(One of my favorites!) After I asked you to run grab a roll of toilet paper: "When I'm a mommy, I'm gonna have people get me toilet paper........Yep. That's my plan!"
-3 hours into a salesman's supposed 45 minute presentation, you ran in with your play guitar shouting, "Let's rock this!!!"
You, rocking this!
-You and Reese were at a friend's house petting their dog.
Reese, to my friend, Amie: "My favorite dog is a Rottweiler."
You: "My favorite dog is a Corn-dog." (That's my girl!)
-There was a lady crying on tv and you, very concerned, asked, "Is she crying because her little girl wasn't listening?" Hmmmm!!
-Reese was putting on a play for us and you stood behind her making silly faces the whole time.
-We were getting ready to sit down for dinner and Everett was getting mauled by you and Reese. Daddy swooped Everett up while saying, "Everybody wants a piece of Everett!"
You were horrified with Daddy's statement: "We can't eat Everett for dinner!"
Yes, Miss Claire....you are quite the character to say the least! You add so much fun and spunk to our family that I'm just certain we couldn't live without. Our words are insufficient to express just how much we love you!
7 comments:
That's really cute... and fun! Sometimes you need to have a post about one child just to remind them how much they are loved!
I love her comment about the lady crying on the tv. You must've been crying that day for your kids being disobedient... Katie asked me about a month ago while watching a lady cry on a show, "Mom, why is she crying? Did the baby in her tummy die, too?" It makes me sort of laugh when they start to connect things... or to ask a question that throws you off guard. I sure love the not so terrible 2's!
We sure love your family!
Hilarious!! What a doll! So fun for her to be able to look back at all the funny stuff she said.
And she looks like a mini-you to boot! She is so adorable. I especially love the sass.
Ha ha! What IS it about the second child? That's totally Elodie at 2-3 years old. So funny. Glad you kept a record of it...I need to do that more.
Oh my goodness!! Can I adopt her???? She is hilarious and so adorable. I can totally picture her doing all those things. So if Blake doesn't marry Reese he has to marry Claire! And I totally meant to text you right after to tell you how much fun I had and how much I adore and miss you!! I really MUST move by you!
I love the last picture of the two of you. So adorable. I want a piece of Cwaire for myself!
Awww. Honestly, why can't they stay 3 forever? Some of those little faces remind me so much of Ruthie. It makes me curious how these two little gals would play if they got together. Too much fun silliness I bet :o).
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