So big yet still so small

{Always forever my baby you'll be}

Painting toes, asking for pony tails & braids.. Please slow down! 

And above all else for the first time in a longgggg time she sleeps by herself!

We read some books, I tuck her in and that's it! It hasn't always been this easy and esp with bringing addy home we tried locking her in.. letting her cry. The timing was all wrong! One night I just decided I was TIRED & I didn't want to lay down with her and wait until she fell asleep to shower..clean-up etc. so I brought out one of her fav books-pointed out that if she slept in her bed and went to bed alllll by herself there would be a prize in the morning. She whined a bit..I laid her down and that was it. She doesn't even try to get up and I only left a pink painted penny the first night. We keep saying "is this real life??" Haha- it could not be this easy! It must have just been the right time for her, previously she there was too much change Im thinking...

I look forward to our special mommy and Avah time each night. I know she loves it and craves the attention so it's good for her! 

I think I can.. I think I can..

11 days. 11 days & my mom, aunt and great- aunt will come to visit to then drive the girls & myself back to Ohio! Yay! We'll be living the farm life until Avah starts preschool.. In a few short weeks. We are going on month 4 of David working 9-10 (that's the early side) & I'm tired! We have done just about everything this summer and I'm needing some help lol One can only entertain little ones day after day for so long. Once we return the restaurants will be slowing down and we will see him more! :) 

It's amazing how much you miss your mom once you become one. I'd just enjoy and appreciate her being able to say "come over for dinner tonight" or "let's go shopping" (extra hands while running errands is always appreciated) OR not having to think about cooking solo is always nice too!  I miss her so much, especially when it's been a longgg day. This week was a little bit of a doosey, addy has a cold & isn't sleeping.. Avah was recovering from running a temp all weekend so that lives me with no patience and exhausted! I know if she lived close she'd come to my rescue!

Avahs last day at Hullabaloo camp was today. Now I've started thinking what's on the agenda for next week??!! Hmmm...

Funny things she says

Avah: mama your song? ( wagon wheel was playing)

Me: yes I like this song

Avah: mama you dance?

Me: I'm driving Avah. I'll try my best.. Start nodding my head, she nods her head.. Cute!

 

Just some pics

Finally got around to painting the ugly orange table, perfect fit in the playroom 

Watch out when Avah has the sprinkler, I was soaked.

Sunday Funday= yard work, beach, inlet 790 for dinner & music then ice cream!! 

But first we took a selfie. 

Camp this week has tired this one out! Please notice.. Bring girl pants and woke up dry :) 

Love watching them sleep, ahhhh. Quiet.