Avery is saying lots of fun new words. Okay let's be honest. She is saying sounds that resemble words which in my book qualifies as communication skills. It seems she has more B words than any other letter.
Da = dog
Ma = more
Mama = mama
Dada = daddy
Naa = No!
Tha = light (she points to the light and that is how I know it is light)
NaNaNac = snack (as she hussles to the kitchen)
Nana = banana
Eye = eyes
Ba = ball (and it is usually bababababababababababa when she spots a ball)
Avery saying, "ball!"
Bo bo = bottle
Bubu = bubbles
Ba = Binky (pacifier)
Baa = baby
Baa = book
Bap = bath
Byyyyyyyyyye = one really cute, Southern fairwell
Now as you can see there are lots of B words and we are working on others like "Bebe" (my mom) and "button" (she LOVES things with buttons especially this laptop). But she has yet to say either of those words. However, the one B word that she had no trouble mastering was "burp." Yep. As you can see certain family members are proud. However, this family member hopes the next decipherable phrase is, "Excuse Me!"
It is snowing fluffy, fat, fabulous flakes here in Sherwood, Arkansas! Ryan is home from work and we just enjoyed an, "it's not delivery it's DiGiorno!" Avery has a cold and is not feeling well but we are warm and life is swell.
I am clinging to Winter. Not because I enjoy cold weather, eight inches of snow and big, unflattering coats but because just as Spring brings warmth, flowers and outside fun it also brings a deployment. Boo! I always dread the deployments so much and become instantly weepy when they are discussed. I am constantly reminded of things we will not be doing together; firsts for Avery like watching a baseball game, playing in the sprinkler and baby pool, as well as weddings, trips to visit family and summer fun. As the deployment is upon us I always find a way to make it through and surprise myself with how strong I become. But for now I am in a February Funk knowing that his departure is waiting just around the bend.
We are having so much fun as a family and Avery Beth and I are so lucky to have Ryan. You never know how your spouse is going to react in times of stress or times of need and he continues to amaze me as a dad and I could not imagine a better husband. As you can see from the video my two favorite people in the world have a great time together and what Avery wants Avery gets...particularly with daddy!
