Big day for Ms. Claire, you are getting your first tooth. It's on the bottom left. A full two months before Nick got his bottom teeth. You seem to be handling it pretty well, we'll see how it goes. :O)

Nick you got new shoes, Buzz Lightyear. You had Spiderman shoes before. Lucky for you Grandma bought both pairs. When we got home a few nights after you got them, you had me take them off and then you wanted your Spiderman shoes again. You took your Spiderman shoes and put them next to your Buzz shoes and you introduced them to eachother. You actually said, Spiderman, Buzz; Buzz, Spiderman.

Love you both and Daddy too.

Nick, for one, ever since I can remember you are an EARLY riser!! UGH! You have always been up by 6, usually even 5. Well yesterday you were up at 5 and you were shouting at us to get you up. I told you that it was still night night and you said, "Mama I want to night night in THERE!" So sweet and I think the longest sentence you've ever said. Then when you were in there you were laying between me and daddy and said, "mommy, kisses?" You are the sweetest boy ever! LOVE YOU!!

Claire, you wore a hair clip for the time yesterday! Everyone loved it and you were soooo adorable!!! LOVE YOU BOTH

Hilarious exchange between Nicholas and Claire: Nick you stick your finger inside Claire's open mouth. Claire gags and Nick you say, "Bless you baby." So funny.

Nick you wanted EVERYTHING at the grocery store, I doubt that will change anytime soon. Claire you were sitting up front in the cart for your first time and you thought it was soooo funny when mommy would duck down really fast. You laughed so loud people were staring. People were already staring because your brother was throwing a fit. That was all a distant memory when we got in the car and Nick, you wanted to listen and sing along to "Where is Thumbkin." Your current favorite. You like to listen to that song and play games like coloring and flash cards on my iphone. Claire you would like to just put it in your mouth. Well everyone except me is asleep. I guess I should go to bed too. Love you both, and daddy.

Well....no earrings for you Claire. At least not right now. We decided that we are going to wait until you are ready and want it. I look forward to the day that you decide you want it yourself and we can make a big day of it. I also know that I hate sleeping in earrings, so I want it to be your choice so that you can be ok with the aches and pains that go with it. :O)

As for Nick, you had a good time today playing with your cousins Madison and Mina. You kept shouting Mina, Mina everywhere today. You love playing with them both and like to copy everything Madison does. It's pretty adorable. Tonight we met up with Grandma and Bumpa at Parkway Plaza, we rode the merry go round and played in the play area. We had a great time until you said, mama, milk and night, night. You were done. :O)

Ok, I'm off to bed, love you both and daddy too.

The great earring debate. Well, I asked both my friends on Facebook and my 3rd grade students today. Among my students it was pretty much 50/50. Many of them were worried about you crying, Claire. My friends on FB came in pretty strong with WAIT. They said it should be something that You want and then you can get it when you are ready. I think I agree with that, and at the moment...I think I'm going to wait.

Tonight I had a meeting so I was home late. When I got home both of you were happy to see me. I know someday you won't be so excited but tonight I was happy you were happy. :O) Nick you were talking about pee pee, poo poo and mocos. (boogars) Claire you pretty much wanted to be held and then fell asleep. I am really looking forward to Spring Break which is next week and I hope to have a great time and get a lot done!! :O)

Love you both and daddy.

So the big debate at the moment is whether or not to pierce your ears Claire. Abuela said once your 6 months it's a go. Grandma was talking about it tonight as well and Aunt Karen was there and agreed it would be adorable. I had planned to wait since I waited to get mine down when I was in the 3rd grade. Ugh! I don't know what to do. I like the idea but I hate the thought of you screaming when you get them done. We'll see...stay tuned.

Nick you were so funny this morning. You jumped into bed with me and Claire and I said where's daddy? You said he was in the "bath." I said, "oh cool did daddy give you a bath last night?" and you said "yes." I said, "Did you cry when he washed your hair?" (Because you always do.) Then you said, ya...daddy...uh hair (showed pouring water) and I....oooh oooh ooooh (mimic baby crying). It was adorable the way you acted it out. Just precious and hilarious.

Ok, I'm off to bed. Love you Both and Daddy too :O)

Big night in the Garcia household! Claire, even though you are only 6 months old (almost) you said your first word (kind of) tonight. We were all playing on the floor and you were kind of crying and making sounds and then you said very loudly and very, very clearly...."YUCKY." Right then Nicholas and I looked at each other and started cracking up. I said to you Nick, did you hear Claire say yucky? And you said, yes. Then we started cracking up again. It was so hilarious!

It's Saturday. Nick you and dad went to Sears to buy some tools he needs for changing transmission fluid on his car. You had just thrown a major fit with your uncle Noe because you wanted to run up the street and he wouldn't let you. You came in, took some time in your room, had some juice and felt much better. :O) You love music and LOVE to dance. Lately you've been singing a new song that goes like this, "Ba Ba la la shh, ba ba shhh, la la shh." It's pretty cute. You love to sing Twinkle, Twinkle; Baa Baa Black Sheep, ABCs, and Rain, Rain.

Claire you're napping. I'm sure you are tired because you are learning to sit up right now and are almost there. Nick also learned to sit up at 6 months so you are right on target. It's obvious that you can't wait to sit up and crawl so that you can play with your brother.

love you both.

Your Uncle Noe just came home from prison tonight. It was really special to see him see his daughters, Madison and Mina. Nick, you were running around like a crazy kid and kind of sharing crackers with Alyiah. Mina you were showing people your smiles and then through a little fit before going to sleep. You are both asleep now and I think I am going to follow your lead. :O) Love you both.

3/16/10

Went to Dave and Busters tonight for Auntie Karen's bday. Nick, you got to play a car video game for the first time. You loved it but hated that the seat moved. Daddy figured out how to stop the movement and you were thrilled. Every time we started over you wanted to be sure to push the button so that it wouldn't move. After that you were having a ball as Bumpa chased you around the whole building for almost an hour. Claire, you were showing off how strong you were as you stood on the table and smiled at everyone. We still can't really figure out who you look like other than your brother. You are both asleep now and mommy is watching American Idol and Daddy is in the bathroom! Wohoo! Love you both.

March 15th 2010

As I write this blog Nicholas I can hear you in your room talking and signing to yourself instead of going to sleep. We just had daylight savings so you had to go to bed an hour early. Well...actually at this point it's right on time. :O) Claire you are sleeping next to me on a pillow, you just fell back to sleep...we'll see how long. At this point Nick you are 2 years 4 months old and Claire you are 5 1/2 months old. Tonight I gave you both a bath, Nick you still HATE to have her hair washed but Claire you don't mind it at all in fact you smile when the water pours over your face. As I type I can't really even hold my eyes open. I had an all day training today and am ready for bed! Good night babies good night blog..happy first day. :O) love you both