First Day of Preschool

Avery Reese began preschool today. I can't say whose day was harder....mine or hers. She shed a few tears when Brad and I left, but other than that she had a good day. She took 2 naps, ate well and even broke in the teachers in with 3 poopy diapers! Throughout the day I was trying to spy on her without her knowledge, just to see what she was doing and to make sure she was happy. If we get kicked out of preschool it will be because of me and not Avery Reese. Her teacher said she was going to have to get a curtain to cover the window on the door, if I didn't stop spying. I am just a concerned mother. There are 8 babies total in her class, 4 boys and 4 girls. She was already making friends with the babies and the staff. Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day..........for me.


Her locker at school

First day family photo

An Apple a Day

So yesterday afternoon I was trying to have a healthy snack; an apple, when Avery Reese decided that although she is not very fond of applesauce or apple juice, she would like to try the real thing. She just leaned right over and attempted a bite. She seemed to enjoy chewing on it, even though it was non-productive. We are trying the organic thing with her.....I guess this is as organic as she can get!

And We're Mobile.....

This has been a fantastic weekend. We spent some great time with Brad's family, the weather was nice, and Avery Reese began crawling and sitting up on her own. So she has reached a couple new milestones all in one weekend. Avery Reese has been attempting to crawl for a couple of weeks now, she could get on all fours and either rock or push herself backwards, but nothing particularly productive. She was just not happy sitting and knew she was supposed to be able to move, independently.

Well, we took her to a new sitter on Friday and when I picked Avery Reese up, the sitter said "Your husband said she wasn't crawling yet, but I have news for you.....she crawled into my kitchen today!" I was slightly shocked to say the least and then a little upset that being a working mom, I missed her first crawl. I really hate missing those wonderful moments with her. So I took her home, quit my job (okay, just kidding) and we practiced crawling. BIG MISTAKE! So now Avery Reese is not happy playing in the living room with her toys, she wants to chase the cat, the dog, or Brad. We are worn out!! But very excited our baby girl is growing up, she is much happier now that she can crawl.

We also had to lower her mattress as she is sitting up on her own and peering over the edge of her crib and playing with her mobile. What a mess.......adorable mess!


This is how we found Avery Reese after her morning nap Saturday.......busted!

Really nothing to do with being mobile, but I couldn't pass up this cute face

Look at me Mom, I can crawl

And she's off

Still trying to work out some kinks