Things I love: cheeseburgers, blue jeans, Avery's freckles, flowers, rainbows, Hannah's eyes, snuggling with Ethan, reading a good book, the beach, holding Jeff's hand, rainy days
Things I hate: colic, tantrums, stress, bad news, wedgies, nagging, unloading the dishwasher
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Monday, July 28, 2008
Avery is 5 years old!
This Saturday Avery turned 5! First we celebrated with a party for her friends at Jump Town. She invited some of her classmates from preschool as well as some friends from church. There were about 10 kids at the party and they all had a great time running around and playing on the inflatable slides. She was so happy to see her friends!
Then, on Sunday evening, we celebrated again with a family party. We washed down our pizza with chocolate birthday cake and watched Avery open her presents. She got a lot of really great gifts, she is such a lucky girl! One of her favorites was a little case full of play make-up. So, this morning she has really fixed herself up, complete with lip gloss, eye shadow and roll-on glitter. Fun to be a little girl!
I find myself feeling a little sad about this birthday. When I turned 30 in March, it didn't bother me a bit but Avery turning 5 just seems like such a milestone. I can vividly remember when she was Ethan's size (actually she was a lot smaller) and just can't believe that 5 years have gone by and now my little baby girl is officially a big girl, ready to start kindergarten.
I have to confess that I think part of my feeling is that I'm a little intimidated, too. Over the past 5 years I have learned to navigate the world of preschoolers. I'm hip to all of the cool places to play, know the library storytimes, and am down with all of the playdate etiquette. But, when it comes to the world of elementary school, I am at a loss. What if I buy her the wrong backpack? Should I go with the prepackaged school supplies or pick them out ourselves? I guess I will make her lunch everyday because I don't think she knows how to carry a tray, or does she? Will I have to join the PTA? Ugh! I suppose Avery and I will just have to learn the ropes together...
Then, on Sunday evening, we celebrated again with a family party. We washed down our pizza with chocolate birthday cake and watched Avery open her presents. She got a lot of really great gifts, she is such a lucky girl! One of her favorites was a little case full of play make-up. So, this morning she has really fixed herself up, complete with lip gloss, eye shadow and roll-on glitter. Fun to be a little girl!
I find myself feeling a little sad about this birthday. When I turned 30 in March, it didn't bother me a bit but Avery turning 5 just seems like such a milestone. I can vividly remember when she was Ethan's size (actually she was a lot smaller) and just can't believe that 5 years have gone by and now my little baby girl is officially a big girl, ready to start kindergarten.
I have to confess that I think part of my feeling is that I'm a little intimidated, too. Over the past 5 years I have learned to navigate the world of preschoolers. I'm hip to all of the cool places to play, know the library storytimes, and am down with all of the playdate etiquette. But, when it comes to the world of elementary school, I am at a loss. What if I buy her the wrong backpack? Should I go with the prepackaged school supplies or pick them out ourselves? I guess I will make her lunch everyday because I don't think she knows how to carry a tray, or does she? Will I have to join the PTA? Ugh! I suppose Avery and I will just have to learn the ropes together...
Monday, July 21, 2008
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Happy Birthday to America and Happy Birthday to Hannah!
We had such a busy and fun weekend last weekend. The 4th of July or "Happy Birthday to America day" as it is known in our house was spent swimming, relaxing and people-watching at the lake on Grandma and Paw Paw's new boat. We stayed out on the lake to watch the fireworks show and everyone agreed that the lake was the best place to watch fireworks. Looking around the lake, we could see 6 or 7 different shows going on in different cities around the lake. Very cool!
Then, on Sunday, it was time to celebrate Hannah's birthday. She had a great time at her Dora-the-Explorer themed party right up until she fell down on the way to open her presents and busted her lip. Poor girl, its not always easy being 2!
On Wednesday morning, bright and early, I lugged the 3 kids to the pediatrician for Hannah's check-up and a shot for Ethan. Mercifully, neither cried too much or for too long. Hannah measured in the 99th percentile for her height (37 inches) and in the 60th for her weight (27 pounds). Out of curiousity, I asked the nurse to weigh Ethan while we were there and was shocked to learn that he now weighs 9 lbs and 5 oz. No wonder my arms are sore at the end of the day!
We are rounding out our week with the conclusion of Round #1 of Avery's swimming lessons. Parents are allowed to watch them demonstrate their newly-learned skills on the last day. I was very proud of Avery, she had worked very hard and made a lot of progress. Round #2 starts Monday...
Then, on Sunday, it was time to celebrate Hannah's birthday. She had a great time at her Dora-the-Explorer themed party right up until she fell down on the way to open her presents and busted her lip. Poor girl, its not always easy being 2!
On Wednesday morning, bright and early, I lugged the 3 kids to the pediatrician for Hannah's check-up and a shot for Ethan. Mercifully, neither cried too much or for too long. Hannah measured in the 99th percentile for her height (37 inches) and in the 60th for her weight (27 pounds). Out of curiousity, I asked the nurse to weigh Ethan while we were there and was shocked to learn that he now weighs 9 lbs and 5 oz. No wonder my arms are sore at the end of the day!
We are rounding out our week with the conclusion of Round #1 of Avery's swimming lessons. Parents are allowed to watch them demonstrate their newly-learned skills on the last day. I was very proud of Avery, she had worked very hard and made a lot of progress. Round #2 starts Monday...
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