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Hamming it up for the cam

Babyproofed....but not Avery-proofed

After removing all the handles on the kitchen cabinets, Avery still figured out how to open the drawer and sit in it.

Spiderman Throne

problem solving skills!

Avery couldn't reach the rim, so his solution is to knock down the hoop and push the ball through the net - both ways!

First Words

Avery has always liked to babble, so it is hard for us to pinpoint his exact first word. It may have been "da da". However, we do know that he is trying to ask for things now. "Crah-crah" means "cracker" (which is an item he asks for quite often!). Avery points to things as if he is asking us to say the word for him. This week, he has been interested in his "car" (which, by the way, he is proud to have accomplished the feat of getting on and off of it himself), "fan", "clock" and "sock". Twice this week when I have mentioned his "sock", he has pulled both of them off. In addition, he has made more efforts to interact and immitate us. Such as stealing my house slippers and running off with them laughing as if he was really clever to take mommy's shoes. Avery likes to grab each of my hands and clap them together himself, he applauds with the audience on "Wheel of Fortune", runs to the phone when it rings, tries to push buttons on the TV to turn it on, and attempts to touch the TV electrical cord when he wants attention. It is so fun to see more and more of his personality come through.

Can You Train A Toddler To Clean?

I am very happy that Avery noticed the broom. Clint and I have plans for him to use it someday if he wants to earn some spending money.

To Nap Or Not To Nap, That Is Our Question

Avery is beginning to show us signs that he no longer wants to take two naps a day. Here is a photo of his escapade of emptying his crib of all it's contents. The wide-eyed grin also is his way of letting us know he is too happy to be tired.

New Fascination

First, it was ceiling fans, then the dishwasher. Now, helloooo to the humidifier. Avery is now fascinated with the humidifier that sits on the floor in his room. He even tries to plug it in himself. (Luckily we keep the outlets babyproofed.) Doesn't he look proud of his new "toy"?

BEFORE

Ahhhh.....a nice and clean kitchen.

AFTER

This shows our kitchen 10 minutes after Mr. Avery entered. He is quite the busy fellow wherever he goes.