Who loves you?

I tucked Avery into bed last night as we finished prayers. I told her God loves her and then said "who else loves you?" thinking she would respond "Mommy!" Nope. Instead she said "Luke!"

Our own events

Our whole upcoming weekend was cancelled. I wanted to take her to a touch-a-truck even on Saturday and Sunday we had a graduation party to attend. I guess it's all for the best, but it's summer, we're supposed to be able to do things together. Speaking of, this past weekend we went flower picking at Simmons again. I didn't get as good of photos of Avery as I did last year, but I did get some. We also managed to lose her first pair of sunglasses. She must have chucked them because I couldn't find them anywhere in the aisle we were in. I've made it thus far without losing much of anything, I guess it was bound to start happening. Avery has been making good use of her toddler tower. Tonight she helped me make a veggie lasagna while she nibbled on the raw zucchini and sampled other ingredients. She also routinely helps me water the garden out back. After doing so we check the tomatoes. When there is only one sweet 100 ready to go it is all hers. I've at least gotten to eat a couple.

Best Buddies and Holidays

Avery's best buddy's Mom invited us to their neighborhood this weekend.  They had an ice cream truck coming to their community.  It was nice to see them play.  Boy were they happy to hear they were going to get to visit and even more so to see them spot each other.  We had a great visit and it made what would have been a lonely 4th of July a great time.  She was also able to do so much more at the little park all by herself.  They were up and down for the slide a bunch of times.

The neighborhood was going crazy last night with fireworks, including the folks across the street.  Avery wasn't too fond of the loud ones this year, but she was content to watch from the windows inside.

Pop goes the weasel

Sunday morning Avery was up at 6:20am.  Normally I wouldn't be aware of this.  But on this particular Sunday she was able to stroll right into my bedroom.  I felt a bump on the side of the bed and in my sleepy stupor I assumed it was Saffy, whom I told to "go lay back down".  Then Saffy started to climb up on the bed, but not in a leap.  When I opened my eyes - there she was.

Last night she was back up twice after being put down for the night, tonight just once. It's hard to be consistent when I want to hold her hand as much as she wants me to.

On the go, gotta go.

Avery had a really good week at daycare.  One day she pooped on the potty twice, one of those times she told them she needed to go!  There were successful potty trips the rest of the week as well.

Today we went out to do a little shopping and Avery said "I have to potty".  Oh no.  I didn't want to not listen, so we went to the public restroom.  Wow that's a nightmare, especially in the smaller stall.  But she did it - she peed in a public bathroom.  Thank goodness she changed her mind about needing to poo, because I don't know how I would have balanced her and managed to get paper to wipe her successfully.

Big Girl Bed

Last night Avery got to sleep in her very own big girl bed!  Well, kind of.  We put the toddler rail on the one side of her crib.  She was pretty excited.  This morning I heard her say "Mommy", I immediately got up to use the bathroom and she was walking in my door before I got the whole way to the toilet.

Berry sweet

Saturday Avery and I went strawberry picking at Simmon's Farm.  We had a good time and came home with some delicious berries that I spent a good chunk of the rest of the weekend applying to a strawberry ice box pie, chocolate strawberry muffins, strawberry lemondade, and strawberry margaritas.  There are a few left - which will go quickly as tasty as they are.

She's getting so big.  She did a great job picking and listened well.  She can even get in and out of the wagon for the hay ride to and from the fields with minimal assistance.  My baby is getting so big.