Friday

Avery and I have done quite well alone this week.  Granted D was here on Monday and Tuesday, but he didn't get home until after she went to sleep so I'm giving myself partial credit for those days. 

This morning's nap didn't take. She woke after 30 minutes even though I know she's tired.  I think I put her down too early in hopes she'd get in a good nap before playgroup.  Anyway, she woke up and we played in her room for a bit.  She learned the proper way to get down from the chair is feet first.  When we came downstairs, I put her in the chair down here to make sure she translated that knowledge to any chair, not just the one upstairs.  She did.  The true test will be when she's really excited.  Will she dive off head first as is her natural inclination, or will she turn around and go feet first?  Only time will tell, people.  Stay glued to the blog for an update.

Aunt Denise & Uncle Collin bought Avery a stack and sort board for her birthday.  She can now successfully get the pieces onto the dowels, albeit not in any sort of order.  The look of concentration on her face when she does it is priceless. 

The signing is coming along.  She seems to be getting the "want" sign a little more now.  It still looks a lot like milk, but she's starting to turn her hand and bring it towards her when she wants something (vs. just wanting milk).  Kind of confusing to explain if you don't know the signs, but the purpose of this paragraph is mostly to document her progress anyway. :)   She's also sort of stringing signs together.  I say sort of because what she does is the milk/want hybrid and then points to what it is she wants.  One could say that's not really stringing, but I think it's the start of it.

And that's the news of my Friday so far. Off to MOMS club playgroup.