October Happenings

October was a fun month. The leaves are changing, the weather changes drastically and so does our toddler. She seems to be learning a new word every other day! She knows about 10 body parts and can use about 5 signs from sign language to communicate with us. She has about 15-20 words now. She still has 4 teeth and gets better all the time feeding herself. She is now officially off all baby foods and eating from our plates! So wonderful but it's been a challenge on meal planning! I know we eat better now that we have to make sure she gets her veggies! She continues to enjoy her Kindermusik Class on Mondays and this month has participated in 2 MSU football games! Big Daddy came to town and took us all the the MSU/UAB game and had a new outfit for Claire to wear. She made it through the 1st quarter then time for nap. (You may notice the spots around her mouth - she had a bout of Hand Foot and Mouth Disease. Took about 6-7 days for the spots on her arms legs and around her mouth to go away - yes she did have them in her mouth...lots of kids at the day care had it...part of growing up I hear.) The next week she got to stroll around campus before the MSU/S.Carolina game but didn't go because of timing. We tend to not compromise much on nap times and bed times! A rested baby is a happy and healthy baby! Can I get an Amen?!? :) She went to her first Trunk or Treat at our church dressed as a pumpkin...pretty cute! The end of the month brought my 15 year reunion since Physical Therapy School. The one thing I do like about reunions is that it is a chance to thank those who invested in me to get me started in life and career. I would not be where I am today without my professors in PT School for sure! It's a committed group of faculty members who are STILL there educating the finest of the fine who are out there "stamping out dysfunction" (in the words of my coworker, Linda). It was great to see a few former (not old) classmate, especially Lee Powell. She and I were at MSU together before PT school! What fun we had and sweet memories! Great to see you, friend! What I love about Lee is that she has ALWAYS been able to make people feel special because she really tunes in with her eyes, ears and heart and focuses on you when you are with her! I'm always encouraged when I see her to do just that! So that's a wrap for October! I can hear the march of the holidays around the corner...memories waiting to be made!