Evelyn's First Day at Grace Mother's Day Out

First Day of School

I have no idea why time is flying by this fast, but it hurts this momma to know my baby girl is big enough to go to Mother's Day Out. I still remember bringing the twins - and this week I am going look at PreK schools for them!

This morning was crazy, no crazier than any other morning mind you, but still crazy. We were all trying to get out the door and for some reason no matter what time we wake up we still can't get out of the door until 8:30! After Timmy helped load all of the kiddos it was time for the twins to bring their baby sister to her very first day of school! They were very excited that she was going to baby school!

These lovely ladies also took care of Riggs and Avery! Evelyn is surely going to gets lots of loving (spoiling) from Ms. Gail and Ms. Savannah! It was so good seeing so many familiar faces at Grace. I am really looking forward to the network of mommies again!

Leaving my baby girl...I think I might have cried if I had been alone. But I had to hold my composure to for the twins!

On our way out Sweet Evelyn was crying as Ms. Savannah rocked her for her morning nap. I'm sure she is going to do great today! After all she is the "good" one!

My Three Angels!!!
My Big Kids

Daddy wasn't able to go to drop off but I know he was thinking about his baby girl! This is what he posted on facebook: started Baby Evelyn in daycare today - first day of school. in 24 years or so, she'll be wrapping up her masters or law degree and generally getting ready to tackle the world. I've already written her graduation card (in my head). good luck, little one. we'll be here for you - every step.

Evelyn - 1 week

Evelyn was discharged from the hospital on Thursday, but Charlotte woke up with a tummy bug so I was yet again not able to go love on her. This morning I could take it no longer and went over first thing to finally hold that precious baby girl.

And to take her 1 week pictures. Because this is her Aunt B, after all. Technically Evelyn is 1 week, 1 day in these pictures, but I had to make sure we were germ free before I braved meeting Evelyn for the second time.

For the first 20 weeks, we will mark Evelyn's growth with her teddy bear, then go monthly after that. I cannot wait to watch her get bigger and bigger while that bear shrinks and shrinks!

First Day of School

Well, the morning didn't go quite as I planned but we made it! Avery was not happy with the outfit I chose last night for her to wear. So she was extremely cranky all morning. Riggs on the other hand woke up HAPPY!! He didn't even mind that he was going to have to wear a tshirt as opposed to a golf shirt (his preferred shirt everyday!)

Riggs rode with Tim and Avery rode with me...this made Avery very happy. "big girls ride with mommy, and big boys ride with Daddy" Hope she is ok with Daddy bringing them from here on out!

Once in the classroom, Avery was sad, Riggs was just a little sad. They both wanted me to stay. Then we saw our friend George! That was exciting. I loaded up their cubbies with their new Dearie blankets! Then we headed out...Avery just cried for a few minutes.

My Happy Boy! He looks a little tired, we are gonna have to work on going to bed a little earlier!

Saying cheese...just not looking at the camera. Avery insisted on the hat. And we have to wear fast shoes. Mommy is gonna need to do some shopping for "school" clothes!

Riggs going in for the hug!

And no we did not fix hair this morning!

Popsicles with Aunt B

In April the twins and Anne came over one afternoon to play. My girls were begging for something cool and refreshing when Anne informed me that her kids had yet to have a Popsicle. "What?!" I asked. "No Popsicles yet?"

I made sure to remedy that ASAP!

One cool dude ready for his first Popsicle. 

I think Avery is a fan! 

Riggs playing it cool. 

Avery giving my girls "the look." 

I'm just kidding! Y'all are funny!

Silly Avery 

Monkey Avery! 

I'm thinking they enjoyed it just a touch!

Toddler Beds!!

Dearie and I thought we were gonna cry when we set up the toddler beds. I just can't believe how fast my babies are growing up!

Tee Tee on the potty!!

Tonight my baby girl tee tee'd on the potty!!!

I got the potty a while back because the kids loved to sit. So I figured why not let them sit on the potty (one that plays music) to get familiar with it. Well Avery loved this idea. She sits on the potty all the time, even with her diaper on. Every night before her bath, after we take her diapeb of we tell her to tee tee on the potty. She sits for a bit then stands then sits again, then she just wants to get in the tub.

Tonight she sat on the potty, tee tee'd just a little then stood up and finished her business. It was precious. I threw the bath mat on the floor to cover the tee tee and she said "uh oh."

Once I had both kids in the tub I called daddy to tell him the good news. His first question was did it play music? I said no, but right then the tee tee drained toward the music sensors and played. Avery heard it and danced a little.

We were sad Daddy missed it considering he does bath time 90% off the time!

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Riggs can say Avery!!!

Tonight while the kids were taking a bath we were "chatting" with them. I'd ask questions and not really get many answers. Well when I asked Riggs to say Avery, HE DID! It was such a precious little moment.

Riggs doesn't say much even though I know he understands. For the past few days he has really been expressing himself with less grunting and more communication. This is very exciting.

I'll have to get a video of them saying each others name!!


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Our First "Real" Shoe Shopping Experience

This afternoon Dearie and I took the kids to Greenwoods to get some real shoes. I am hoping that the fancy shoes will help Riggs start walking. Avery had a field day looking at all the shoes - but especially playing with the floor to ceiling mirrors.

Avery walking

We tried to get a video of Avery walking, but every time the camera was pointed at her, she would sit and crawl. Anne and I got crafty and did a sneak attack. Anne had Avery walk to her and I filmed her from behind. Not the best video, but it gets the job done!

Way to go Avery!

Playing with the May Flowers

Anne helped me yesterday morning with my girls, so I watched her girls for her in the afternoon.  These kids are just too cute!

Hey Aunt B!  I know how to pose for the camera!

Aunt B, I wasn't done with that!

But I forgive you, cuz I can feed myself!

Ho hum, the toys here are so boring, guess I will empty this box of Kleenex.

Thanks Avery, we didn't need that box anyway.

See that fry in Riggs' hand?  Yeah, he stole that off of Frannie's plate.

Who me?  I am as innocent as I look.

Love these curls!

Aunt B, don't you make fun of my curls!

I also got to watch the kids for Anne and Tim today while they went to the LSU/UK basketball game.  They were perfect angels, as usual, and Avery even used some manners!  When I was giving her a second helping of pinto beans, she looked up at me and said, "Tank woo!"  I nearly fell over!

Way to go Avery!

When did Riggs get so big?

So excited to see his daddy!

Sweet kids taking their bottle.

Hey there little brother, you snooze, you lose!