Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Weekend Update

Our first week of school was short and sweet. Tropical storm Fay came in Thursday and Friday and closed the schools down. Overall Avery seemed to be in a nice mood when I picked her up. I do think she is very tired since they don't take naps in this class. That is an adjustment for her (and us) but even at her old school (towards the end) she would rarely get a nap.

I had called her teacher last Wednesday to see how she was doing her first week of school, but I don't think she got the message until Monday because I didn't hear back from her until Monday afternoon. She told me Avery was transitioning VERY well to the practical life schedule of her new classroom. That made me feel so good. I thought she would do well in the Montessori class, but I just needed a little positive confirmation that we made the right decision.

However, Avery's behavior over those 4 days was equivalent to the storm; rougher at times, but overall a constant battering. :) I am not sure if it was a lack of sleep or the fact that she was off schedule by going into work with me, but it was stressful.

I have also been down in the dumps lately - I'm not sure if it's been the weather or the fact that I haven't been exercising, but I have been so unmotivated over the last few weeks. I wouldn't call it depressed, just an overall case of the 'blahs'. Hopefully that will go away soon!

Well, here are a few pictures from the weekend...

These are our banana plants blowing in the wind.



Avery is helping to clean up the yard after the storm came though.


Sunday Evening on the front porch.


Sunday evening in the kitchen.


More front porch photo time.


Does this look like a beaver face to anyone else but me?

Monday, August 18, 2008

New School

Monday was Avery's first day at her new school. I think I was a little more nervous than she was. She did so well! We got there a few minutes early and when it was time to say good-bye at her classroom door, she gave me a hug and a kiss and walked right in without any problems. I hope her second day goes just as well!

I completely forgot to get AM pictures, so I got a few of her in her classroom and outside of her school when I picked her up. It actually worked out better - we had the whole classroom to ourselves.



Showing me all the pictures of the kids in her class.


And where she lives (I think she was a little off).


Clinbing the ladder in her classroom.


Sitting in the reading chair.






Sunday, August 17, 2008

Little Miss Sassy Pants

Avery has lately become extremely sassy and talks back quite frequently. We are working on discpline, but it's a new challenge for us and we are still tweaking our methods. I am not sure how to get her to stop TALKING all the time - it seems she has a comment for every single moment of our day - I guess it's just THE AGE again.

Who can guess what she is yelling to me here?




Making Pasta

Avery and Scott made pasta tonight. I think she enjoyed it and overall it seemed rather simple. I, of course had my whole wheat pasta. :-) We also made homemade sauce from our tomatoes from the garden.

It was yums.

Enjoy the pics. They're not in order, but I am lazy tonight.


























Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Granddad & DD Visit

A few weeks ago Granddad and DD came down for a visit. Suprisingly, I didn't even pick up my camera until the last few hours they were here.


Avery and Granddad had lots of art time on the back porch.



In the back yard.

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

A few weeks ago....

Miss Michelle gave Avery this EXTREMLY ANNOYING, I mean really cute little toy. Here Avery is playing the ANNOYING, I mean cute little song and dancing to it.
You know it's funny, no matter how annoying the toy is, it is still better than whining.





Scalloping

Last weekend Uncle Jonny (Scott's younger brother) took us scalloping. The last time we went Avery was 5 months old. We all had a very nice time. That area of the gulf coast is really beautiful. We found a bunch of scallops for being a month into the season. Thank you Uncle Jonny for taking us out. We had a GREAT time.

Avery enjoying chips


She hung out for quite some time on Daddy's back

I was tagged

My friend Katie tagged me on her blog and I thought it was a cute idea until I asked Avery the following questions. I don't think she is ready for questions like this. I wasn't even going to post it, but then I thought it would be neat to look back at it later. I am hoping maybe someone else would do this (Caryn, Jenny, Twopy, or anyone else that might have a cooperative child).

1. What is something mom always says to you? Avery: "I don't know"
2. What makes mom happy? Avery: "glass". (I assume she means wine glass).
3. What makes mom sad? Avery: "nothing"
4. How does your mom make you laugh? Avery: "*giggle, giggle*"
5. What was your mom like as a child? Avery: No Answer
6. How tall is your mom? Avery: "You're bigger".
7.What is her favorite thing to do? Avery: "nothing"
9. What does your mom do when you're not around? Avery: "Shut your eyes"
10. If your mom becomes famous, what will it be for? Avery: She didn't get this question.
11. What is your mom really good at? Avery: "Gow" Yes, that is what she said.
12. What is your mom not very good at? Avery: No answer
13. What does your mom do for her job? Avery: "Eat"
14. What is your mom's favorite food? Avery: "I like to eat, eat, eat, apples and bannanas"
15. What makes you proud of your mom? Avery: "Like an airplane"
16. If your mom were a cartoon character, who would she be? Avery: "Minnie, you Minnie!"
17. What do you and your mom do together? Avery: "sing"
18. How are you and your mom the same? Avery: "silly"
19. How are you and your mom different? Avery: Didn't understand this question
20. How do you know your mom loves you? Avery: "Yes, sir"

Monday, August 4, 2008

Oonie's House

A few weeks ago Avery and I took a trip together to visit my mom. We both a great time and enjoyed the cooler temperatures and the more relaxed atmosphere. I got to spend a lot of time with my camera and all kinds of neat subjects.

A bee on a sunflower in Mom's garden


Morning Glory flower


Zinnia close to blooming


Avery riding in the wagon, waiting for the lightening bugs to come out.


On the porch getting ready to help water plants


Oonie and Avery off the road overlooking the beautiful GA scenery


Avery by the barn.


Playing with rocks in the wagon while mom packs up the car


On a hike in the woods


Splashing in the pool

Sunday, August 3, 2008

Birthday Cousins




Happy Birthday Sean Patrick and Sarah Downing! We hope you have wonderful birthdays.

Avery is 3 1/2 today and we just measured her - she is 37 1/4 inches tall and 27 lbs.
She has been a handful all weekend. I am hoping it's the age...