Teacher's Pet

It's my favorite time of the year!! Last week I was FINALLY able to go back to school. I'd been asking Mommy all summer when it was time to go back to class - it took forever for September to come.

On the morning of my first day, Mommy offered to make me a special breakfast, but I declined. I was too excited, so I just ate a quick bowl of Raisin Bran Crunch.

Claire was excited for me, too. Since I spent so much time deciding what outfit I would wear for my first day, Claire thought it would be nice for her to wear coordinating colors. She's such a supportive little sister!


I had to take a stuffed animal for our first show and tell. I took Rainbow, the bear I made with Aunt Sammi at Build a Bear. It was nice to take a friend into the new classroom with me! My teacher said I did a very good job of introducing Rainbow to the whole class.

I spotted my Clifford nametag right away, and I put my attendance sticker on the right date. I felt so smart!

I wasn't sad or upset at all when Mommy and Claire left. I gave them kisses then ran off to play with the Strawberry Shortcake dolls!


I had a GREAT first day! I love my new teachers and met a lot of great new friends (even one named Claire!)

As much as I loved it, I was very happy to see Mommy and Claire. I ran right over to Claire, gave her a big kiss and told her how much I missed her.


To celebrate my big day, Mommy and Claire took me to one of my favorite restaurants, Isaac's, for lunch. I ordered the rainbow PB&J with marshmallows, and of course I ended the meal with a sundae.

My first full week was fantastic. Mrs Kirchner told Mommy that I had a great idea on Wednesday. We finished a Clifford craft, and I suggested that we have a Clifford parade to show off our creations. She thought that was a wonderful idea, so we had a parade!! She liked the idea so much that she had her Thursday class have a Clifford parade, too! Mommy was so proud - she said that I'm a little teacher in training, coming up with creative lesson plans already :)

Happy Six Months!!

Our "little" Claire Bear turned six months old today!!

She has developed some guns over the past six months :)

Claire can now roll both ways, is '"talking," and trying really hard to sit up on her own.

In two weeks, she'll be able to start solids! I can't believe how much you've grown, Claire!!

Twinkle Toes

What a fun week!! Dance class started on Tuesday and I FINALLY have my first day of school tomorrow!

I was very excited for my first dance class. The studio was completely renovated over the summer and now it is GORGEOUS!! There are more classrooms and there is a big flat screen TV in the lounge where Mommy can watch me dance - so cool!


I was also ecstatic because we have a new uniform this year - instead of wearing a black leotard, we need to wear a pink leotard :) Since pink is my favorite color, this was wonderful news to hear!

I was a little shy for the first minute because I had a new teacher (Miss Elaina) and new friends in my class. It didn't take long before I was twirling, gliding and smiling across the new dance floor! I LOVED it and can't wait to go back next week.

Even Claire liked the new studio - Mommy was worried that she would be cranky because my class is during her normal naptime, but Claire had a great time in the new lounge with Mommy and all the other mommies. I think Claire might be a dancer there with me someday!

Don't miss the new post below about my dentist visit - this is a busy, busy week!

Tooth Fairy

No, the tooth fairy didn't visit my house, but I felt like a tooth fairy princess at my second dentist visit today! I got to sit in a princess throne and have pictures taken of my mouth. Then the hygienist let me pick a flavor of toothpaste - I chose cookie dough!!

I did such a great job that I picked two prizes from the princess prize box - a purple ring and a princess tattoo!


Claire was a little bored - she didn't understand why she had to go to the dentist's office when she doesn't have any teeth!
I received another No Cavity Club certificate AND a very special gift - an Ariel toothbrush! I love the dentist :)

Music

Just because our digital camera is broken doesn't mean we can't share some fun! Mommy took some video of Claire and I enjoying some music.

This is Claire's new favorite toy - her highchair music player.

Here is a video of what I love to do the most - sing and dance. About half way through you'll hear Claire and her lovely voice, too :)

Sisters

Sorry for the delay - Mommy's camera is currently not working (hopefully it's just a bad battery, but Mommy isn't optimistic...)

We dug into the archives of the last few weeks to find these photos. Claire and I are having so much fun together. She likes to watch SuperWhy with me in the morning while Mommy makes breakfast :)


I love to read to Claire. I hope she grows to love books as much as I do!













One of my favorite things to do is to 'pet' Claire - she's so soft and smushy!!!


Hopefully we'll be back soon with new photos!