U6

Clara had her first injury this morning. She banged her face on a chair and cut her lip. Of course, since she HATES to have her face wiped, she wouldn't let me get near it with a tissue, so she now has dried blood smeared all over her face and on her shirt. Hope nobody shows up at the door unexpectedly - I might have social services ringing next!

Her U6 check-up went well yesterday. No shots this time, have to go back 2 days after her birthday for that. She now weighs 8.08 kg (just under 18 lb) and is 73 cm long. Still little. The doctor said it's fine but to keep an eye on it in 2 months' time. She asked if Clara says any words like 'mama' or 'dada' that we can understand. Clara's response was to suddenly turn to her and say 'Hi!'. Perfect timing! Even the doctor had to laugh.

Just to avoid giving the false impression that she is ALWAYS happy and smiling, here she is having a little tantrum over getting her hand stuck in the yoghurt pot. She's getting more and more independent with eating and often clamps her mouth shut and refuses to let me feed her - makes it a messy business! I'm trying to give her as many finger foods as possible, but when it comes to something like yoghurt, she just does it her way!