Good neighbors Eric and Luca paid a visit this weekend while dad was giving the front lawn a much needed mowing. Luca is a few months other than Claire but the two of them seem to be more in sync each time they meet. On this day they hugged, held hands and started down the sidewalk together. Claire wore her treasured new lady-bug boots.
Claire took a keen interest in the push mower. Before long, both of them were at the steering wheel, so to speak, hauling down the walk, cutting anything in their path.
We can only hope they parlay this enthusiasm into their chores a decade from now. 
Mowing wasn’t the only chore Claire embraced this weekend. She also voluntarily sat on the toilet, buoying our hopes that potty training won’t be too far or too difficult. That’s a Philip Roth novel she has in hand. Like I said, she's got her own ideas now.
Mary came by, too, and provided two hours of free babysitting. How lucky can we get! It was great to see her. We miss Mary. She took Claire to Border's, bought her a copy of "Where's that duck" and reconnected with a little girl who isn't as little as she was last time Mary saw her.
Sunday, April 22, 2007
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spttqI was just ready to respond to your last blog, which I found last night, when I was surprised by another magical visit with Claire, parents, and friends this morning. How I do enjoy these great descriptions and photos!! Thank you for spending all your time to do these. Someday I know you, Claire and her children will treasure the history you've created.
Seeing Claire in the big shoes reminds me of the shapshot on my dresser of Brent wearing his dad's shoes at the same age.
Favorite ladybug boots, experimenting with hugs, holding hands with friends--how fast she is becoming an independent little girl. And I could go on, but I'll wait a long month until I see you all. Nana H
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