One Tutu is Never Enough

While playing in her room, Ava found her tutus and had to have both of them on.  She wore them the rest of the day and would not let me take them off.  Finally, dad was able to complete the mission.

Ava has had a great week, so far.  We are finally getting some what of a routine down during the day.  She is becoming a great listener and a wonderful little helper around the house.  Her temper tantrums are now few and far between.  I feel like I have my little angel back;)  She still has her moments but of course so do I.  I love the time we spend together.  We spend our days coloring, reading, making messes and cleaning them up.  She even helped me organize our shoes at the front door.  We also make trips to the library where we play with puzzles, the computer, read and check out our favorite:  Baby Einstein DVDs!  Those are a life saver, especially when I cook dinner.

Speaking of dinner, Garry and I really don't eat out anymore.  I cook every night and if I don't feel like cooking I always have frozen pizza that I can throw in the oven.  Our grocery bill has gone up but our eating out expenses have gone way down.  I learned to make Yakisoba, a Japanese meal which is quite yummy.  One thing I can't wait to eat again is sushi and yes, I will learn to make that.

Dad has been reading to Ava every other night at bedtime.  She misses him during the day and when she sees his truck pull into the parking lot she starts laughing and yelling,"Yeah, Daddy!  Daddy!"  He can hear her outside she gets so excited.

I can honestly say I'm starting to dig this staying at home thing.  I really didn't think I would like it and even started looking into something to do around here.  Now, Ava and I are having a blast.  I am grateful that we get to spend this time together.  I have found a babysitting service and a lady here on my base that can watch the girls for me at least twice a week.  This will give me time to run errands and any appointments (maybe even a pedi).  Between story time at the library, a playgroup, and possibly a Japanese Language class for toddlers the three of us are going to be very busy.  Once the weather cools down, we will start exploring the parks again.

My 39 week appoint went well.  Baby Sophia is probably around 7 pounds with her head down.  I was only dilated to a 1 but that is better than nothing.  Braxton Hicks contractions have been picking up which is another good sign.  The house is all clean and organized.  The baby car seat is in.  Now it's just a waiting game.

Grandma Francis made it in and will be here for 3 weeks.  Garry went to pick her up.  Her plane arrives during Ava's nap time so Garry and I decided it would be best for Ava to get her nap in. This way Grandma can enjoy a happy Ava and not a cranky toddler;)

That's it for this week!