A Little R&R

Thanksgiving break was great; very low-key with not a whole lot to report. Each morning you didn't wake until about 9:00--just like a big kid sleeping in when school is out!  Wednesday you enjoyed Toddler Time at the library. Liam was excited for you to be there also.  Thanksgiving day itself was relaxed and restful, as was Friday through Sunday. We couldn't ask for any more than that!
Next up...Christmas vacation!

You love cuddling with Daddy!

Seriously...what could be better?

Thanksgiving Day lunch.

Watching Daddy and Bub put out Christmas lights.

Turning on Christmas lights for first time!

Fall Break!

You are so cute!

 Today you arrived home off the bus in this Thanksgiving hat (I guess technically headdress) and officially kicked off your vacation from school.  First on the agenda…flu shot. 

Naturally Liam had to try it on also.

I know.  Not fun at all.  But necessary nonetheless, so off we went.  After an almost two hour wait just to see the nurse, she tried telling me we couldn’t have the shot since you were allergic to eggs.  So around and around with her I went.  You have gotten the flu shot every year since you were born and never had a problem.  Your allergy isn’t severe…Bub is much more allergic than you and he did just fine with the shot.  And now they are saying it is such trace amounts of egg, it won’t affect those with allergies anyway.  On top of all that, I would rather deal with hives or minor vomiting from the shot than the actual flu.  I had the flu last year and felt like I was on death’s doorstep.  I can’t imagine how you would manage.  So she went and got Dr. L who said you could have the shot, but asked that I stay 30 minutes for observation.  I said no.  She said ten.  I told her she was pushing it.  After 5 she asked if we had our EpiPen and let us loose.  (I love that lady.) Whooo-hoo, now the fun can begin!

I’m looking forward to having you home for a few extra days this week.  Tomorrow we can leisurely wake up without rushing to get you on the bus by 7:30.  Of course, I’m betting you are awake at your usual 5:00.  It’ll be nice to stay in our jammies awhile regardless.

It's the little things...

I realize that something as simple as your name prettily monogrammed in pink on your suction bag should not make me this happy.  Thanks Glitterbugs!

Haiku for Aunt Paula

For over three years,
You said humidifier.
Now Audrey sleeps well.

Thanks.

Girl's Morning In

Today our family chose to divide and conquer. Liam and Daddy went out to do manly things…things like oil changes, new car batteries, and modern day hunting and killing of dinner (AKA bank and picking up a couple ingredients from the store). You and I stayed home and did domestic things…things like baking cookies, folding laundry, and organizing every drawer in the kitchen.

We all had a 100% success rate, and enjoyed our roles. It’s like God knew what he was doing when he made men and women different.

And can I just say, it was shocking how much I was able to do with just you at home. I know we had 16 months to ourselves before Bub came along, but in the last two years I have forgotten just how productive we can be while talking quietly, singing, and wheelchair dancing. We need to make more time for just us girls.

Loquacious Lady

You are so talkative this week! From early in the morning until bedtime, you jabber away. All your daily reports from school this week agree…“lots of vocalizing”. Not only are you talking more, but also more LOUDLY.


More than once has Bub woken you up by yelling for me to come get him after a nap. But today was a role reversal. You called out with so much force that I heard it clear across the house and it scared me! By the time I got to your room, Liam was awake next door. I never thought I would have to have an “inside/outside voice” conversation with you—and I love it!

Report Card - 2nd 6 Weeks

It’s that time again! Report card! Remember your goals from last 6 weeks? This 6 weeks you met all those goals with 2/3 mastery in each area! Miss C wrote under comments:

“Audrey is AMAZING! She loves school and participates in everything. She has mastered her IEP’s this grading period and if this continues I will change/increase the difficulty levels to offer a challenge for this gifted student.”

ALSO…..(drumroll please)…...I received this email from her:

“Just wanted to let you know that Audrey has ‘won’the Knight Award for this 6 week period. I decide which student is the recipient based on attendance, performance, awake time, and cuteness! It’s always very hard to make this decision as all the students are cute and work hard. However, this time Audrey is the winner. The blue dog tag is her token gift (found with her report card) and her award is posted in the hallway. I will send the award home after the next 6 week period.

Go Audrey!

Miss C”

How cute is that??