My Father the Hero

I had so much fun this weekend with Daddy! This was the first weekend that it was just me, Mommy, and Daddy, and we did one of their favorite activities ... grocery shopping! On Saturday, Mommy and Daddy took me to the new H-Mart and then to the Carrollton Grocery Store before stopping at the bank; I was very good, and I enjoyed riding in the shopping carts.

Most of the time, Daddy only gets to see me in the evenings since he's at work during the day, so he mostly sees me when I'm slightly fussy at night. Sure, he's been around on the weekends, but we've had so many people over, he's been a good host and hasn't asked for his one-on-one time. So, this weekend, Daddy got to see the real me -- the smiley, energetic, awake me -- all day ... we played together on the mat, we took naps together, and he even carried me around in the Ergo! The Ergo was great because I could sleep while Daddy did stuff around the house including playing X-Box. Hehe. The main thing was, he got to be my Daddy all day and is now an expert at all things Claire. He's just as good as Mommy now in soothing, cuddling, bathing, and feeding me!

Other stuff this weekend is that Auntie Corrie finally got to meet me, and Uncle Chi came to Dallas to meet me, too! I plan on seeing Auntie Corrie and Kaylie lots since she and Mommy meet up often, but it was nice meeting Uncle Chichi since he and Mommy don't see each other often at all.

One big milestone that happened last night is that I slept in my bed all night! Well, slept may not be the accurate term (I'm exhausted today!) but I did stay in my own bed all night by myself! I'll bet Mommy will be accounting the whole thing soon to tell her side of the story. :)

I'm really turning into a big girl. I have been playing in my crib by myself (I love my mobile, Da-Jiu!), I hang out in my papasan that my aunties got me, and I talk to Mr. Zebra, Mr. Giraffe, and Mr. Lion when I'm in my bed. I can also see a lot farther now, so I can smile and watch you from across the room. Mommy and Daddy have to keep an eye on me to make sure I don't start watching TV!