Lately.............

we've had a lot of these in our house. Maybe it's the new baby. Either way it's not pretty. Although when she saw me snapping pictures Ava momentarily stopped crying and said "Can I see?"

Spring has sprung

Ava got some gardening tools for Easter and a little snap dragon from Lowe's about a week ago and we finally got around to planting it today despite the 75 mph wind! She was thrilled. She got the watering can a couple months ago and has been obsessed with watering things ever since. A few days ago I told her she could water the plant next to the fireplace and she either didn't listen or was being mischevious and I caught her watering the rocks in our gas fireplace. They'll dry right?

Some "friend"ly advice

When choosing friends, you should try to look for people with amazing talents, befriend them and then use their talents to your advantage as much as possible in the name of friendship. Case in point: our third year of the most adorable Easter pics with live ducks and bunnies. It's fun to think about the progression Ava has had. Year 1: cried whenever any part of her body touched the astro-turf and wasn't sure what she thought about the animals. Year 2: Tolerated/liked the animals and willingly gave smiles. Year 3: Well, see for yourself.

Even Charlotte got in on the action.

Puppies and Crocodiles

Ava: Mom theres crocodiles in your closet.
Me: There r?
Ava: Yes. But the crocodiles r retend (pretend).
(Ava comes out of my bedroom dragging two of my belts)
Me: Ava put those belts back in my closet.
Ava: They're not belts they're my puppies.
Me: K put the puppies back in my closet.
Ava: But the puppies are scared of the crocodiles.
Me: But u said the crocodiles are pretend.
Ava: No they're real.

A new mommy

Me: Ava you have a good daddy. Do you like him or should we trade him in for a new one?
Ava: New one.
Me: Why do you want a new one?
Ava: No lets keep him and get a new mommy.
Me: You want a new mommy?
Ava: Uh-huh
Me: Why do you want a new mommy? Tell me what I should do to be a better mommy.
Ava (emphatically): Clean up this house!!!!!!!!

I'll admit it, my housekeeping has suffered with the addition of a new baby but its gotta be pretty bad if my toddler, the queen of messes, has noticed.