Our first Christmas, what fun that was. Avery was just in heaven. She really loves family get togethers, not to mention all the attention she gets showered with. As for presents... the word for the day was "Wow!". She loves her Care Bear ride on and wouldn't even get off of it to open her other gifts. We just piled them on top. I was in awe. It totally lived up to all my expectations. Oh, grandma and grandpa got Avery a sled, big fun! She had her cousins playing sled dog with the rope around their waists towing her around the house for hours. She really IS a princess.
Now that the holidays are over things are settling back into a normal routine. We even experienced our forst illness. Avery got pink eye and an ear infection. I guess it's par for the course following all the holiday festivities. We made it through with only minor upsets - aka chasing her into the corner and holding her down to get drops in her eyes. She decided pink eye was so nice she'd share with mom - Thanks baby girl!
So we are healthy now and on the go! Today we went to the Children's Museum with Jackie and Claire. It was so much fun and Avery was totally loving it. She was all over the place and with as small as she is I had to stay on my toes. I think her favorite area had to be the Water Works. She had to wear this plastic apron to keep her clothes dry it was way to big and looked like a dress all the way to the ground. She poured water (mostly over her head), splashed, pushed boats, and had a WET blast. She was so soaked that I had to take off her shirt and let her wear her sweater home. Anything for some fun.
Popsicles are a new treat, but she likes them cut up. Mmmmm. She is also cutting her 2 year molars. I thought we were going to get a break from the teething thing, guess not. Oh well. At least she is sleeping TONS better. In her own room these days and all night long at that. I am one happy mommy. So nice to be rested. Avery and her daddy are the best of friends now. I left tonight for cheerleading and she didn't even bat an eye. Ouch! I'm glad she is better adjusted though.
We are still just loving our girl and all her new discoveries. She especially loves "round, round - DOWN!" or for those who don't know Avery speak - "Ring Around the Roses".
