The Campbells

Avery's Day to Day Antics

TRANSLATING AVERY'S WORDS:
"BumBob" = Sponge Bob Squarepants
"Eggo = Diego, the character from her all-time favorite TV show, for now
"Wizzy, Wizzy, Wizzy" = the TV show Wow Wow Wubbzy
"Turning Bell" = Tinkerbell
"Itcherator" = refridgerator
TRANSLATING AVERY'S PHRASES:
"Where art choo?"- said repeatedly throughout the day within 30 seconds of my leaving the room that she's in, meaning "Where are you?"
"Daddy magicpeered"- said when she couldn't find Keith after he stepped outside to water the lawn, meaning "Daddy magically disappeared"
"Now that's taste"- said anytime she takes a bite of something she enjoys, meaning "Now that's tasty"
"Look what me found"- said repeatedly throughout the day whenever she discovers something new or not seen within a few weeks
- Listening Lesson 1- A primary focus lately has been learning aout how to listen and obey. I let Avery help me measure the spices one day, and after measuring them, Avery asked if I would leave them out for her to "play" with. I told her I would let her line them up and stack them, but made a point to say, "Avery, listen to me, if I see you taking them away from the counter or opening the lids, I will take them away." She obeyed, and I never got around to putting them away when she was done "playing" with them. Later that day, as I was getting ready for us to go out, I found her in the living room with the spices poured out and mixed together all over the coffee table. I asked, "Avery, WHAT are you doing?" Her response was very of matter-of-factly, "I'm not lisning to you." 05-09
-Listening Lesson 2- After going to the library and then a nearby playground, I told Avery it would soon be time for us to go homw. She immediately starting throwing a tantrum. I said, "Avery, you're not listening to me- we're not leaving yer, but we will need to leave soon." Her response was, "NO, Mommy, you not lisning to ME. I want to stay." 05-09
-Learning About Daddy's ob Antic 1- Keith's clinic had recently decided they could wear scrubs instead of business casual, which is what he's always had o wear, even in Houston. The first day he came home in his scrubs, Avery looked at him and said, "Are you Doctor Daddy?" 04-09
-Learning About Daddy's Job Antic 2- A few days after discovering Keith was a "doctor," I had a 6 mo. appt. scheduled for Addie. On the way to the doctor, Avery asked, "Are we going to find Doctor Daddy?" 04-09
-Quiet Time Antic 1- Avery finally is starting to understand the importance of being quiet and whispering while I'm putting Addie down for her nap. I was rocking Addie in her room and she was just about asleep for her nap, when I heard Bail running down the hallway because ofthe quiet jingle of the bell on his colar. Addie didn't notice it all, but Avery, who had been so careful to whisper and keep quiet in the other room, suddenly yelled at the top of her lungs," QUIET BASIL. ADDIE IS SLEEPING. BEEEEE QUIET!!" Addie, of course, immediately woke up. 05-09
-Quiet Time Antic 2- As I was heading to Addie's room to put her down for her nap, I peeped in on Avery in her bedroom for quiet time. She was standing in the bottom drawer of her dresser, so I told her as I was walking by that she needed to get out because she sould get hurt. Her response was,"No, Mom, it's MY birthday party, and I"M THE PRINCESS!" 05-09
-While in the car, Avery dropped her water cup and was asking me to get it for her. I explained, "No, Avery, I can't reach it while I'm driving." Instead of saying "Yes, Mom, you can," she yelled,"No, Mom, you NOT can't." 04-09
-After watching me serve my creamy asparagus risotto on to my plate, she shouted at me, "I DON'T LIKE IT, Sam-I-Am-Mom!"
-After Addie smiled at her, she pointed out, "Oh look Mom, it's happy!""
-When a mosquito-eater landed on her blanket, she yelled at it,"Bad bug- don't take my blankie in the sky."
-As I got up to get her breakfast ready one morning when she woke up an hour earlier than normal, she told me, "Great job waking up Mom!"
-Avery expresses her desire to do anything by declaring what time it is. Some of the funniest are "It's dancing time. It's Mickey Mouse time. It's good morning time. It's chocolate milk time. It's something-to-eat time."
-Avery is very disturbed at Super Grover's attempts to fly on Sesame Street and yells at him "No Grover- you're not a bird."
-When Keith or I leave to go somewhere, she tells us, "Don't come back." It sounds harsh, but we realized that when we're leaving and tell her we'll come back, she interprets it as us saying that we're leaving, so "Don't come back" really means "Don't leave."
-When my mom asked Avery about Addie's "Teddy Bear Blankie" which is really a frog blankie, Avery corrected her,"Not a teddy bear, Nana, it's a teddy froggie."

Avery's First Easter Egg Hunt

Our February

Swinging with Dad:

The Big Swing isn't Quite as Fun:

And Now Doing What Mommy Does Best:

Fun with Lee Lee Video

Avery had a blast spending a week with Lee Lee while her babysitters were out of town. And I can't complain about getting away with 7 days in a row without changing a diaper!

Alphabet Fun Video

Who says Sesame Street doesn't do it's job of teaching letters...

Avery's Reading Video

Playground Video

Avery is terrified of walking on elevated ground that has holes or cracks in it, but she finds an easy solution...

How to Put Your Child to Bed the Easy Way Video

Our January

Like Mother, Like Daughter:

What Could Possibly Go Wrong Here?

Lesson of the Day- Save Pudding Treats for Keith's Turn for Bath Night:

Avery Refuses to Cooperate Video

Keith tries to get a video of Avery making her ribbit noises at her frog PJs, but Avery has other ideas...

Swing Mania Video

We finally get a chance to visit the Mickelsons up in Round Rock, and Avery has a blast playing on the swings ....

Aftermath of the Friend Visits Video

And after all of the fun, Avery's out cold in her carseat in no time ...

Our December

Avery Helps Decorate:

Obviously Thrilled to be going on a Family Walk:

And Obviously Thrilled about the Swing:

Avery Goes Rock N Roll with Uncle Eric and Kyung's Christmas Gift:

Avery has a Blast Figuring Out How All Her New Toys Work:

And She Gets Pinky Involved in the Process:

Christmas Morning Fun

A Visit from Keith's Family

Avery and Lee Lee:

Avery's New Best Friend- Grandpa with the Cheetos:

Avery and Kyung:

One Last Photo Before We Say Goodbye:

Avery's Corner

Favorite TV Shows that she'll actually sit down long enough to watch: Charlie and Lola- The Mickey Mouse Clubhouse- any other show will only hold her attention for about 5 minutes
Favorite Songs: "Where is Thumbkin" - "ABCs" - "Old MacDonald" - singing any Children's song that I play on the piano
Favorite Books: any book involving counting- any Dr. Seuss book
Favorite Activities: Playing with her Princess castle- playing with her Strawberry Shortcake magnets- Coloring - Dancing - Jumping on the trampoline