McCanless & Mary Clare Pennington » Sweet Mary Clare at 17 months…

Sweet Mary Clare at 17 months…

Oh, the joys of an almost 1 1/2 year old! McCanless started the terrible twos early and I think Mary Clare is well on her way as well…

I think things just happen for you when you sling yourself onto the floor in a complete fit….I may give it a try someday.

Mary Clare is so cute with her hats. I’ll be in the kitchen and I’ll catch a glimpse of her walking by with Goofy ears, or a crown. Then a few minutes later, she’ll have on a fireman hat or toboggan.

She is also following in her big sister’s footsteps, literally! The girl loves shoes!! These are McCanless’ old Cinderella light-up heels. Mary Clare LOVES them; although, she isn’t too crazy about the loud sound they make when she walks on the hardwood floors.

McCanless spent this past weekend in Columbia with my sisters. (Yes, I’m still trying to get her back to norm.) Mary Clare and I had a fantastic weekend together. We went to Sara Preston’s 2nd birthday bash on Saturday and had a great time! Mary Clare went on a train ride, a hay ride and even got to pick her own pumpkin!

Sometimes she is so serious and she is always up to something!

Mary Clare even loves to dress up like her big sis! This weekend, we were in the playroom and she kept handing me different dress-up clothes that she wanted on. This was the ensemble that she came up with. She looked ridiculously cute, but had such a serious look on her face as if she was determined to get something accomplished! I’m not sure what that was, but she was determined nonetheless.

My sweet baby girl is growing so quickly! She continues to amaze me with all that she is learning each and every day. She still prefers a point and a nod to spoken language, but I know she understands many words and phrases. A few words she uses regularly are: juice, thank-you, please, mine-mine, ba-ba (bottle-Yes, I still give her a bottle at night. McCanless was completely finished with bottles at 10 months. Mary Clare, I’m keeping a baby as long as I can!), tee-tee (not sure why) “HAY” (hello), belly, Ommy (my nick name). She’ll also repeat just about anything you say to her, and she continues to sign a few words.

When I ask her to complete a task like taking something to the trash, or hand something to her Daddy, she’ll immediately comply. She has also started to “fake cry,” which is the funniest thing. She’ll scrunch up her little face and make the most pitiful little whine. Now, it is the cutest thing ever. I’m sure it will get old one day. She certainly knows exactly how to get what she wants from any of us, especially her big sister. McCanless continues to treat her more like her own child than her baby sister. She gives in to Mary Clare’s every desire, and they never “fuss.” (Unless Mary Clare cries for what McCanless has. In which case, she’ll always get it.)

She has the most adorable beauty pageant wave and will always wave hello and goodbye to any and everyone. She still loves her baby dolls and loves to play with balls. She is definitely a mommy’s girl and is an absolute snuggle bug! She also continues to drive us crazy with her plundering and nosy little self. I feel like I make circles around the house just cleaning up after Hurricane Mary Clare, as she pulls out everything from pots and pans to laundry to every item in my purse!

She is still at a petite 21 lbs, although those cheeks won’t stop! We have a cardiology appointment in December, which will let us know how that little half heart of hers is doing! If it is anything like her spunky little personality, I’m sure it is just fine! Our little tough-as-nails, sassy, sweetheart is such a joy and we treasure each moment, even those “almost two” fits of hers!

6 Comments

Nonnie on November 13th, 2008

I love every minute I can spend with Mary Clare and McCanless. I’ll take the good and the bad any day!
Love, Nonnie

Betsy on November 13th, 2008

LOL. She is just too cute! (even crying)

Kacy on November 14th, 2008

I love those little boots!!! She is sooo cute ! I can’t wait to see yall this weekend! Love you!

erica may on November 14th, 2008

Hey Kerri, that looks like many days at our house!! I to have often thought about throwing myself down and having a fit just to see what Emerson would do! You have got to love our strong, sassy girls! We hope to see you all soon!
love,
Erica May

kate on November 14th, 2008

OMG… I LOVE THE LEGGINGS.. look at those legs!!! too cute!!! Love YOU MC!!!

Leslie Rebar on November 14th, 2008

Kerri this looks just like my Kyleigh if she does not get her way she throws herself back and screams. Mary Clare is adorable.It was good to get to see you and the girls in Wal Mart the last Sunday. Take Care. Leslie

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