Archive for May, 2007

Motherhood is Gross.

Thursday, May 31st, 2007

So Avery and I went out back to play in her sand and water table. She’s out of water, so I run over to the faucet to turn it on and grab the hose. I turn back around, and there’s my darling daughter. HOLDING A DEAD CHIPMUNK!!!!!!!!I made the most god-awful sound [...]

Budding Artist

Friday, May 25th, 2007

Avery has now ventured into the world of sculpture via Play-Doh. She’s been using it in her art class, and I finally got around to buying her some for home. In class, we go through pinching, poking, and squeezing. As soon as I handed her the Play-Doh at home, she starting saying [...]

Phrases and Things

Saturday, May 19th, 2007

So Avery’s speaking in sentences…somewhat. She will say things like “Cover Me Up” and “Thank You Mommy”. Lots of two-word phrases, “Kick Ball”, “Close It”, “Open It”, etc. Things are much easier around here now that we can ask her questions and she can answer them for the most part. No [...]

Happy Mother’s Day

Sunday, May 13th, 2007

It’s my second Mother’s Day and it’s made me a tad reflective. Thinking about the mothers in my life who have transformed me into the Mother I am today. There are more than are contained in this list, but I don’t think I have time for a novel. So here is the [...]

From Avery, With Love

Thursday, May 10th, 2007

Dear Mommy and Daddy,
Thank you so much for getting me the new Sand and Water Play Table. I think it is the best thing I have ever seen. I really loved splashing the water all over myself and tossing sand all over the place. Did you know that when you mix sand [...]

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