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Friday, January 11, 2008
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
The difference between Momma and Daddy
Ava loves routine. She has been on the same routine since she started school at Primrose, back when she was 12 weeks old. The school is so great at following the same routine from classroom to classroom, teacher to teacher. I really think it is up to the parents to maintain a routine at home. I am not so good with routine. At least not in MY life. But with Ava, I stick to her school routine even when I keep her at home. Little things, like snack at 10 or lunch at 1145, nap at 1230--we follow the schedule.
Morning time is Ava's Daddy time. They both are early risers. They get up and eat breakfast together every morning. Then they sit on the couch and watch cartoons until it is time to get ready for the day. Ava practically has the morning Daddy routine down to knowing the exact minute when she needs to quit watching cartoons and get dressed. Daddy gets her to school at precisely the same time every morning. Daddy picks her up from school at the same time every day. Daddy LOVES routine also.
Well, Daddy is out of town this week. Momma is NOT a morning person. Momma gets out of bed after hitting the snooze 8 times, rushes into a 3 minute shower, and gets dressed for work in 15 minutes. Momma is a "here, eat a piece of bread in the car til they serve breakfast at school" kind of Momma. My lack of a morning routine really throws Ava for a loop. She gets that ARGGGG look on her face. Basically she puts up with me.
Today I took a holiday and stayed home with Ava. I wanted to suprise her and have breakfast at the table, watch cartoons--like she does with her Daddy. She gets up, sees me and says "that's ok Momma. I eat marshmellows. Momma go take nap."
I guess she reserves her morning routine only for her Daddy.
Does this make me sad? Heck no. It makes me realize how incredible my husband is at being a Daddy.
There are definately routines Ava and I have that she loves. She loves our bedtime routine--the way I read her stories at night and how I play airplane with her, hippo and our new friend "Little Monkey" (see my Build a Bear blog) every night. She loves our shopping days, where we leave Daddy at home and get all dressed up and hit WalMart and Target, with a Sonic stop in between. Well, we go to other places besides WalMart and Target--but those are her two favorites. She especially loves the stops at Barnes and Noble because she gets double pleasure..first she plays with the trains they have set up, and she ALWAYS gets a new book. Also, she loves that I "bounce" with her on the trampoline, that I color the sidewalk with her...
And to answer your questions..yes, I did let her have marshmellows this morning for breakfast, and no--I did not go take a nap after she saw I was up. We watched Franklin and then the Wizard of Oz. We had lunch and then a nap. Then we got all dressed up and went on a shopping trip that included Walmart and Target, with a Sonic happy hour stop in between.
Morning time is Ava's Daddy time. They both are early risers. They get up and eat breakfast together every morning. Then they sit on the couch and watch cartoons until it is time to get ready for the day. Ava practically has the morning Daddy routine down to knowing the exact minute when she needs to quit watching cartoons and get dressed. Daddy gets her to school at precisely the same time every morning. Daddy picks her up from school at the same time every day. Daddy LOVES routine also.
Well, Daddy is out of town this week. Momma is NOT a morning person. Momma gets out of bed after hitting the snooze 8 times, rushes into a 3 minute shower, and gets dressed for work in 15 minutes. Momma is a "here, eat a piece of bread in the car til they serve breakfast at school" kind of Momma. My lack of a morning routine really throws Ava for a loop. She gets that ARGGGG look on her face. Basically she puts up with me.
Today I took a holiday and stayed home with Ava. I wanted to suprise her and have breakfast at the table, watch cartoons--like she does with her Daddy. She gets up, sees me and says "that's ok Momma. I eat marshmellows. Momma go take nap."
I guess she reserves her morning routine only for her Daddy.
Does this make me sad? Heck no. It makes me realize how incredible my husband is at being a Daddy.
There are definately routines Ava and I have that she loves. She loves our bedtime routine--the way I read her stories at night and how I play airplane with her, hippo and our new friend "Little Monkey" (see my Build a Bear blog) every night. She loves our shopping days, where we leave Daddy at home and get all dressed up and hit WalMart and Target, with a Sonic stop in between. Well, we go to other places besides WalMart and Target--but those are her two favorites. She especially loves the stops at Barnes and Noble because she gets double pleasure..first she plays with the trains they have set up, and she ALWAYS gets a new book. Also, she loves that I "bounce" with her on the trampoline, that I color the sidewalk with her...
And to answer your questions..yes, I did let her have marshmellows this morning for breakfast, and no--I did not go take a nap after she saw I was up. We watched Franklin and then the Wizard of Oz. We had lunch and then a nap. Then we got all dressed up and went on a shopping trip that included Walmart and Target, with a Sonic happy hour stop in between.
Saturday, January 5, 2008
Christmas at Nana and Grandpa's
What a dork!!
Ava loves that Doug.
Anything Backyardigans makes Ava very happy!!
Doug hangin' out!
First present at Nana's house.
Ava and Kenslie
Mom and Dad took Ava to see Randy, Bethany and Kenslie for Christmas. Ava loves to see Kenslie. Here are a few pics.
In the car.
Silly girls!
Moon Sand!!
Opening Kenslie's presents!
In the car.
Silly girls!
Moon Sand!!
Opening Kenslie's presents!
The MADNESS that is Build a Bear...
The madness that is Build a Bear..
Ava got a gift card from Uncle Randy and Aunt Bethany to Build-a-Bear. I took her today to pick out her new friend, and to also make another bear for our friend Libby. Ava couldn't decide which stuffed animal she wanted; she had about 4 different styles in her hand trying to decide. I chose a pink leopard print cat to make for Libby, and Ava chose, well, the gorilla. Next to Shrek--the ugliest animal they had. Well, we stuffed the animals and then we went off to the madness called the "Dressing Room" where you get to choose what your new friend will wear. Libby's cat got a really cute denim/leopard print skirt and jacket. Ava put a pink ballerina outfit on her gorilla. Let me tell you how awful this gorilla looks. BUT, she loves it. She did take the outfit off "Little Monkey" when we came home.
Today we went to see Libby at the hospital. Ava was really excited to see her and play with her. They played with some play-doo and built a snowman and played catch with a big purple ball. The highlight of Ava's visit with Libby was highjacking her wheelchair and taking it for a spin around the hospital. Poor Michelle had to carry Libby while Ava sat in her chair, BUT Michelle insisted on letting Ava have her way.
And let me say this: I hope I never have to deal with a jerk of a doctor like Michelle has to put up with. My mouth would probably get me kicked out of every hospital in the city. Doctors should be required to have compassion and PEOPLE SKILLS. That's all I have to say about that.
Ava got a gift card from Uncle Randy and Aunt Bethany to Build-a-Bear. I took her today to pick out her new friend, and to also make another bear for our friend Libby. Ava couldn't decide which stuffed animal she wanted; she had about 4 different styles in her hand trying to decide. I chose a pink leopard print cat to make for Libby, and Ava chose, well, the gorilla. Next to Shrek--the ugliest animal they had. Well, we stuffed the animals and then we went off to the madness called the "Dressing Room" where you get to choose what your new friend will wear. Libby's cat got a really cute denim/leopard print skirt and jacket. Ava put a pink ballerina outfit on her gorilla. Let me tell you how awful this gorilla looks. BUT, she loves it. She did take the outfit off "Little Monkey" when we came home.
Today we went to see Libby at the hospital. Ava was really excited to see her and play with her. They played with some play-doo and built a snowman and played catch with a big purple ball. The highlight of Ava's visit with Libby was highjacking her wheelchair and taking it for a spin around the hospital. Poor Michelle had to carry Libby while Ava sat in her chair, BUT Michelle insisted on letting Ava have her way.
And let me say this: I hope I never have to deal with a jerk of a doctor like Michelle has to put up with. My mouth would probably get me kicked out of every hospital in the city. Doctors should be required to have compassion and PEOPLE SKILLS. That's all I have to say about that.
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
My 2007 Awards
My 2007 Awards
1) DRINKING BUDDY OF THE YEAR?
Seriously?? I guess that would be Becky and Doug.
2) LIFETIME SERVICE AWARD (longest friend) -
Jacqueline
3) NEWCOMER AWARD - NEWEST FRIEND?
Laura..although she isn't really new.
3) HIGH POINT OF THE YEAR?
November 13
4) LOW POINT OF THE YEAR?
hmmm..I'll go with Feb 24.
5) BEST HOLIDAY?
I hope Christmas
6) YOUR SONG FOR 2007?
uhhh
7) MOVIE FOR 2007?
uhhh
10) WHO DID YOU SPEND VALENTINES WITH?
Actually I spent it with a bunch of work people.
11) BEST RELATIONSHIP?
John of course.
12) WHAT WERE YOU FOR HALLOWEEN?
Momma on the outside, babe on the inside.
13) RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR?
El Chico
14) BOOK OF THE YEAR?
Tuesdays with Maurie...that book reminds me so much of one amazing person.
15) BEST DECISION MADE THIS YEAR?
To forgive, forget and move on....
16) WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR NEXT YEAR?
Go to Hawaii.
17) MOST STUPID IDEA WHEN DRUNK?
pretty sure I was never drunk.
18) TV SHOW OF THE YEAR?
Brothers and Sisters
19) BEST BLOG?
I like Jeanette's and Laura's the best I guess. Oh, no...wait...I love Sam and Christy's. That one may be the best.
20) MOST LOYAL FRIEND?
Its a tie between Susan and Stacy. BUT--Claudia did have my back when it counted the most....
21) BIGGEST CHANGE OF THE YEAR?
My drive to work I guess.
22) BIGGEST RETARD AWARD?
You know me..I would LOVE to answer this...but I will keep quiet.
23) PERSON THAT CHANGED THE MOST IN YOUR LIFE?
Ava...or Laura
24) FAD THATS IN THAT YOU DIDN'T FOLLOW?
no clue
25) WHO WOULD DRIVE TO YOU IN A SECOND IF YOU WERE IN NEED?
Susan, hands down. She would pick Becky up on the way. And my parents.
1) DRINKING BUDDY OF THE YEAR?
Seriously?? I guess that would be Becky and Doug.
2) LIFETIME SERVICE AWARD (longest friend) -
Jacqueline
3) NEWCOMER AWARD - NEWEST FRIEND?
Laura..although she isn't really new.
3) HIGH POINT OF THE YEAR?
November 13
4) LOW POINT OF THE YEAR?
hmmm..I'll go with Feb 24.
5) BEST HOLIDAY?
I hope Christmas
6) YOUR SONG FOR 2007?
uhhh
7) MOVIE FOR 2007?
uhhh
10) WHO DID YOU SPEND VALENTINES WITH?
Actually I spent it with a bunch of work people.
11) BEST RELATIONSHIP?
John of course.
12) WHAT WERE YOU FOR HALLOWEEN?
Momma on the outside, babe on the inside.
13) RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR?
El Chico
14) BOOK OF THE YEAR?
Tuesdays with Maurie...that book reminds me so much of one amazing person.
15) BEST DECISION MADE THIS YEAR?
To forgive, forget and move on....
16) WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR NEXT YEAR?
Go to Hawaii.
17) MOST STUPID IDEA WHEN DRUNK?
pretty sure I was never drunk.
18) TV SHOW OF THE YEAR?
Brothers and Sisters
19) BEST BLOG?
I like Jeanette's and Laura's the best I guess. Oh, no...wait...I love Sam and Christy's. That one may be the best.
20) MOST LOYAL FRIEND?
Its a tie between Susan and Stacy. BUT--Claudia did have my back when it counted the most....
21) BIGGEST CHANGE OF THE YEAR?
My drive to work I guess.
22) BIGGEST RETARD AWARD?
You know me..I would LOVE to answer this...but I will keep quiet.
23) PERSON THAT CHANGED THE MOST IN YOUR LIFE?
Ava...or Laura
24) FAD THATS IN THAT YOU DIDN'T FOLLOW?
no clue
25) WHO WOULD DRIVE TO YOU IN A SECOND IF YOU WERE IN NEED?
Susan, hands down. She would pick Becky up on the way. And my parents.
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