New 'do

While not Audrey's first haircut, it was her first professional haircut! She had been wanting to head to the salon with me for months, and since Audrey has a little brother who just loves passing the time by pulling out clumps of her hair, it seemed like the right time to get her hair cut. I warned her that I may cry, to which she said, "Aw, mommy!", but we both did great! We opted out of the shampoo after she almost fell into the shampoo bowl due to her small size...but Audrey sat patiently waiting for the finished look! Several people walking by commented on how cute her haircut was. We think she looks so grown up! Sniffle :(

Tee ball

We've been thinking of having Audrey join a tee ball team in the Spring, so I wanted to enroll her in a tee-ball camp this Fall to see if she enjoys it enough to be part of a team. Lessons started a couple weeks ago, and I noticed Audrey to be the only girl. She didn't seem to mind though! Her coaches instructed the kids to get into a line, and of course Audrey ended up knowing the little boy standing next to her. She didn't seem all that impressed with him (muttering under her breath, 'yeah, I sometimes play with him on the playground at school') but has enjoyed getting to know him and some of the other 3 year-olds in her group. It is needless to say quite entertaining for all, never knowing which direction the kids are going to run when running the bases, but Audrey has made great strides. I told Eric after our first lesson that we may have more of a social ballplayer on our hands, but after the next lessons, I could see her really getting into playing ball. There was no drawing in the dirt and only threw her glove one time (!). She's got her ready stance down and is running after that ball, getting into the pile of boys who are doing the same. She earned a medal at the last lesson, and loves wearing it around the house! She gave her friend from a school a big hug at the end of camp, and this shy little boy offered a big grin in return. Things are looking good for a Spring team!

Some Audreyisms...just so I don't forget...

You know, daddy, when I'm 4 and you're old, then...

Well, when I'm 20, I'm going to do it how I want to do it!

Now ends phone conversations with: "Have a crazy hair day!"

Have I really not blogged about Miss Audrey since the 4th of July? Let's see, some Audrey updates:

When mad at her brother, she now yells, "You're not my brother. You're my SISTER!"

Tonight when Audrey and I went to pick up Ian, his regular teacher was in there as well as a teacher that has had Audrey on occasion (Ms. Jarvis). When we walked into the classroom, Audrey yelled: "Hey Jarvis! What are you doing in here?!" Oh my gosh! Did that just come out of her mouth? The teachers couldn't stop laughing, and Ms. Jarvis said, "Hey Pierson! What are you doing in here?!" And added: "I can't wait to have you in pre-k!" Lord help us!

Audrey generally likes my choice in radio stations. She actually encourages me to sing along. We were close to home on Monday, and she asked if I liked the song playing on the radio. I told her I did. "Well, I don't like it. You can only listen to that one on your way to work."

I'm sure I'll think of more!

Heather!

Audrey just could not wait for Heather's arrival. And of course, Aunt A, Uncle A, and cousin J's arrival as well! She was disappointed that Duke did not make the trip as well. We had to establish one more ground rule than last year - Audrey was not to lick Heather's face (or vice versa) - but otherwise the girls did a good job of bunking together. They loved the Sunday festival despite the heat and playing in the pool and with the sprinkler. If they only knew about the fireworks they missed each night! Maybe next year!

Audrey loves to watch Giada. Yes, prefers this cooking show over Sesame. Over most things actually. But, Giada doesn't cook the most healthy of foods. Salt, butter, mascarpone cheese, and liquor. Core ingredients in most of her dishes. Audrey knows we try to eat healthy. She will comment that I wouldn't like a certain dish when she hears Giada adding another unhealthy ingredient. And she tries to tell Giada thru the TV to not add more unhealthy ingredients.

Audrey is such a big help with Ian. Truly. And they are best buds. Last week, she realized that she could reach Ian in the back seat to be able to share snacks with him. He LOVES this.

We were on our way home from running errands yesterday, and Audrey was to be sharing a snack with Ian. I heard a lot of complaining from Ian, and I checked to make sure she was sharing with him.

Are you giving Ian some of those Goldfish, too?

Well, yeah. But salt isn't good for him. So, I'm licking it off before I give them to him.

Poor Ian!!!

While asking for calamine lotion to help relieve bug-bite related itching, I asked her where she got the bug bites from:

Well, when I was two, I got them for Christmas.