princess mom, claps, and new glasses

Well it's the home stretch and the doctor told me today that she's concerned about swelling and possible clotting in my left leg.  Perfect. So I need to sit around more, propping my leg up, playing princess and eating bon-bons.  I feel very guilty while doing this.  Luckily, I have Miss Kat to help me, a huge blessing in my life and June's.  She's going above and beyond the call of duty in the afternoons.  I can't believe it's all about to change in a couple weeks.  Am I ready for this third baby? Not quite sure. 

Some very exciting things have been happening in June's life.  Her teacher wrote me to tell me that she imitated clapping at school two times in one day! This is such a BIG deal. It's the first sign that she may be able to coordinate her hands in a way to communicate with us.  She has also been clapping more at home, and throwing temper tantrums when she wants something.  I never thought I'd thank God for temper tantrums, but it has also been a sign that she wants something else.  She has an opinion.  Now, to encourage her to show us in the right way...by pointing or signing, both of which seem years out of reach....

We have also been adding eye drops every night to June's left eye in order to make her see things blurry.  You don't know how hard this is for us to do.  Purposely blinding your child, so her right eye will get stronger.  The idea is that she will want to wear her glasses more because she can't see well.  We just got her new glasses two days ago and it's working!  She is actually tolerating them and seems to be more interested in looking at things through the lenses:

She still enjoys mirrors and she is quite a character when she sees herself in one.  She sticks her tongue out, moving it all around, completely curious about this little girl on the other side who does exactly what she does.

I can honestly say that I am falling more and more in love with this little girl every day. Wondering how I will love another one this much, but people say it's possible...

June's first day in new glasses

Really enjoying this transportation book lately

These guys love their couch time together

James knows just how to get her to laugh....