Week in Review ~ 11/13

It's been another fairly busy week with a super-busy weekend. With the time change Sunday, I was expecting an early wake-up call, but Avery slept until 7 am, which was actually 8 to her! That was quite an accomplishment. She then took a big morning nap, and I had to wake her when Lolli and Poppa came to visit. We had not planned to go out to eat with them, but the thought of Cracker Barrel was a big temptation, so off we went. After Avery's big rests she saw no need for an afternoon nap. That should have been a warning.

Naps were crazy all week. She had been very regular with 2 naps a day since she had been sick, so I'm glad we didn't take the morning nap away too early. Thursday was the only day she took 2 good naps. By mid-week we saw a bottom tooth breaking through, so hopefully that's the reason. I of course worried it was her ears again, and it's still a few weeks before we get them checked. Her walking also took off this week, so maybe she simply has no time for sleep. She's bringing books to me now which I just love. I'm hoping to raise a bookworm like I was (before baby).

Wednesday night Avery and I decided we needed some pizza since Ned was hunting. I don't know why I thought I could manage Avery and a large pizza as it was not a good choice. Our power liftgate was a huge help. Now only if there were power doors at the pizza place, on the car, and at the house! To make matters worse, we were parking at the road because our driveway had been sealed and couldn't even walk on the driveway. After that experience, I'll be keeping an emergency cash pizza fund so we can make the most of delivery.

On Thursday I got out of school early and went to Suffolk. Moms in the area have started a group on Facebook where they sell items they no longer want or need. I got Avery a Little Tikes slide for less than half of what it would have been new. It had been kept inside and is in great condition. We're keeping it in our basement family room and just need to get a large rug to put over the tile where we're going to put it. Deals aside, it was so nice to set off in the quiet car with beautiful leaves, good music, and a fountain drink. I managed to squeeze in a little shopping at Belk and got Avery some Christmas outfits for the babysitter's.

This weekend Ned was in his good friend Brandon's wedding. Friday we both hurried home so we could make it to the rehearsal. Mimi came to keep Avery, and she got a good report. We were pretty late getting home, like 10:30 late which is pitiful, and it's tough after a day at school. Lolli came to get Avery after her morning nap Saturday because she was staying there Saturday night. Ned left early for the wedding so I rode with our friends Lucas and Kristin. I went early so I could do some snuggling with baby Emerson. I always enjoy weddings and seeing the details each couple chooses. Of course, I think back to ours and how smoothly it went after Ned's crazy appendectomy 6 days before our big day. After that stress I'm sure I just didn't notice anything going wrong and was too busy having fun. Now, with a daughter, I think about us in that situation many years from now. Maybe Avery will decide like I did that her daddy doesn't need to give her away and omit that part also. Nobody was giving me away! Thankfully we've got a long time before then with many things to teach and instill in our little girl.

I'm hoping for a quick week this week since it's the last full week before Thanksgiving! Meals are being planned, Christmas lists are being made, and I'm getting excited (and poor)!

Here's the new slide! As you can see, she thinks she's a pro.







Her smile here could be a tad bit forced like..."Let's get this over with, I've got things to climb!"



We're ready for Turkey Day!