With the whirlwind of last month Clare & I were able to go to Washington for a visit. It was such a great trip. I wish the airpline experience was easier for single parent travelers but Clare adapted well.
I feel well rested now and can't wait for our next trip. It was definately Spring in Washington when we were visiting. Great weather, clear skies, easter lilies and dafodills blooming. It took a few weeks after we got back but Long Island has caught up. 89 degrees today! Clare is loving the outdoors and being more independent. She loves playing at the park and with her friends. Her recent love is for tricycles and she always finds a way to try out a lone tricycle for a few moments. Something I can't wait to get for her in the next few months.
Clare had her 18 month well check-up yesterday and is doing great. She is now 27.9 lbs and 50% in height. She hit a growth spurt the last 2 weeks and is looking great in her 24 month and some 2T outfits.
Easter was a big deal for her. She loves her basket and finding the "ball" ie easter eggs. Also, it was her 1st day of church. She was adorable in her Easter dress. We spent the majority of the service in the lobby. Although it wasn't our best outing but she loved the people and music.
Seth & I have been hammering away at putting together everything for buying a home near where he will be practicing. It has been going well and it feels like we're getting there. Closing won't be until June when he finishes so we have some time to spare. It's a great place and we are so excited to have a home for our family. Our apartment here seems to be slowly falling apart day after day. With last weeks record rains we had two leaks. It really scares me after the mold problem we had in Clare's closet 2 months ago. They need to do some serious maintenance in all the apartments and it is so sad to talk to some of my neighbors about their problems. Only about 2 more months to go!!
The pictures are Aunt Patty, Clare & I at a dinner at my parent's, John, Risa & Clare at Frye cove park, and some of the girl cousins at Erin's shower we're missing about 5 of us (girls) but in the picture (Amy, Liela, Rachel, Liz, Misty, Tristin, Erin, Annie, Andrea, Clare & I).
