(For the record, Hubby looked at my computer while I was writing this and gave a HUGE eye roll at the title. I guess he just doesn’t appreciate my sense of humor. I thought it was hilarious! :-))

The title of this post just about says it all. Today is my and eClaire’s first day without nursing. It’s bitter sweet. We’re loosing our special time together, yet gaining independence. My last baby, my last time nursing. It was a wonderful experience, but on many levels, I’m glad it’s over. I have to continue to remind my heart that my head believes, strongly, in allowing my children to grow up and not have them tread water in a certain stage that I am so fond of. Next steps: talking, eating with little adult help, and standing up to her big brother BC (formally Bro). who loves to play rough with her and take her toys.

eClaire is a walking, talking machine. Well, almost. She mimics all the sounds she hears these days. She whispers the first letter of most everything I say to her so it’s only a matter of time now before I have two toddlers telling me what to do, and how to do it. :-)

The most exciting thing that BC and eClaire are doing this week that is new from last, is their interaction. BC still gets frustrated if eClaire crowds his space, he is two and a half, you know. The mood of our day is often determined by how well BC woke up that morning, and whether of not he took a nap. Two is exciting, but that’s for another post.

eClaire and BC have been playing behind Hubby’s hanging clothes in the closet. They tickle, do peek-a-boo and laugh continually. It is so much fun to see them finally playing, really playing. These are the moments when you know why it is so good for children to have siblings!

BC and eClaire playing at ChristmaseClaire today at dinner. Check out those blue eyes!! Isn’t she beautiful?

Nonnie (visiting from San Diego) and BC working on a sticker book.

Nonnie and the kids. More on her visit tomorrow.

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