This week Clara’s nanny is in St. Lucia–I have had the pleasure of spending the week with her! We’ve had lots of fun, “Soooo much!” as Clara says. She’s really growing up–saying lots of words, and now saying two words together. “Bye bye Dada!” “Morning Mama!” “Hiiii, Sissy!” “Bye Choo choo!” She’s also working on her action words: “Goes!!” or “Comes!” when she sees the green line coming over the bridge from Cambridge. “Do it!” when she wants something done. etc etc.
Last weekend while Stu did a Sprint Triathalon, Clara, Aunt Nancy (visiting from Boca) and I headed down to Pwovidence, to hit up “Swimkonk” (Seekonk Swim Club). Swimkonk is phenomenal–super casual, really nice pool, great snack bar/grill. Ab and Ellie simply LOVE Clara and are totally cute with her. Ab did a good job (mostly) resisting picking her up. The highlights were definitely of the girls singing/performing their Wheeler Camp Songs. I’ll upload to YouTube and let y’all know when it’s up!
Jr. Babysitter Abigail, age 8:
The Chaffees hosted Aunt Nancy Wed-Sun of last week, we had a BALL with her, especially Clara.
Clara LOVES pretending to be on the phone and wearing my sunglasses. “Cool” she says. And when she’s on the phone she says “Ummm. . . Sooo.” and makes this hilarious noise with her tongue that I don’t really know how to type.
I finally tied her paci to a string and attached it to her seat belt. She gets her paci in her crib and car seat only. She’s like a crack addict with it. She calls it her “paci” or her “fier” and ONCE for Aunt Nahn-sthsee she called it a PACIFIER.
“Ummm, tht. Sooo . . . “
Also this week we got a surprise visit from my mom’s twin brother, Uncle Bob. Stu, Coco and I had a few beers before he had to take off for a fancy schmancy dinner at Abe & Louie’s. He is one foot taller than my mom and is handsomer than he looks in this picture! Also he is hilarious and fun, and wish we could have hung out much longer. Inside joke for Unlce Bob: Remember when you slipped the waitress a $50? That was funny.
Till next time, loyal readers,
Dana
That was utterly delightful. I just love her conversations. Why not try to upload a video? I have so many on my iPhone…
Love,
Sthisthy.
Great post!! So happy you’re back sister. Umm, sooo…what a diva!
Great post! Funny, insightful, adorable! I love that you call her “The Beaner!”
Informative, thorough, and so super sweet. great post. Thanks for staying connected. XXOO.
Holly cow my head looks gigantic. Your phone takes terrible pictures. Actually I don’t look much better then the picture. That’s about as good as it gets. OK. Add me to the list (Debi & Eric) who think Clara is the cutest little girl in the world. She even shared her Cherios with me – the ones she was sitting on for God knows how long. Honestly I thought a fifty would cover the bill with tip. I really didn’t see it was $48 – without Cori’s glass of wine (thank God she was late and it was one ONE glass). Great seeing you guys and wish Cori could have gotten there sooner and of course I missed Wendy entirely….fortunately I have a Wendy here. The steak at Abe & Louie’s was unbelievable. Five of us had 5 bottles of private stock wine that was over $300 per bottle. It was a great dinner! See all you Boston folks at Rob & Andrea’s wedding 9/18. Love ya, Uncle Bob.