17 Feb
When we told the kids we were going out to dinner Friday night, Ava needed some time to “get ready,” which apparently meant putting every “clippy” we own in her hair. All 34 of them. She wouldn’t allow me to take a photo of her hairdo, but she would allow a photo of her ring. Still, I think you’ll get the gist…
13 Feb
Ava decorated her own sugar cookies to take for her Valentine’s Day party. She did a great job–all by herself!
She insisted on wearing the Valentine’s Day pajamas that Gramma Great gave her to preschool, despite having to pull hers of the hamper when Livie Lou Who’s matching (and clean) size twos wouldn’t fit. They looked reasonably clean, and I convinced her to wear just the top with jeans.
12 Feb
Ava and I made homemade valentines for her party at preschool today. We had a great time, though I wonder what she’ll think when she realizes she could have had a box of commercially produced Dora cards instead of these. She’ll appreciate the quality time with mom, right? Hmmm. Here’s hoping.
10 Feb
Mom: Ava, bring that back here right now.
Ava: …
Mom: Five, four, THREE…
Ava (running): Here, Mom.
Mom: Thank you.
Ava: I’m sorry that you had to say all but two numbers, but that’s just the way life goes sometimes.
7 Feb
The girls are wearing the cute pink scarves my boss knitted for them over the holidays. They don’t need them today–it’s 70 degrees–but I’m guessing we haven’t seen the end of winter weather quite yet.
6 Feb
Ava: Does it rain in the spring?
Mom: Yes, it does.
Ava: No it doesn’t.
Mom: Ava, don’t argue.
Ava: I’m not arguing.
Mom: That’s the definition of arguing.
Ava: No it’s not.
6 Feb
Ava: I am so tired of being three!
Mom: What?
Ava: I have been three for about 40 years.
Mom: I don’t think it’s even been 40 weeks, Ava.
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