Beauty & The Beast

Audrey knew she was in for a surprise, but she was taking guesses at pretty small surprises (a special dessert, new toy). Her interest piqued though when she found out her surprise included getting to wear a dress AND hanging out with just Eric and I. When we told her she was going to see Beauty and the Beast, she spent the rest of the day saying, "I can't believe this is my surprise!" She spent most of the Act I on one of our laps, but she toughed out the second act without problem. For some reason, she LOVES Gaston and was really sad when he met his fate. She did choose Belle though when she was told she could get a souvenir from the Broadway Across America play. She held tight to Belle on the drive home, though we heard it hit the floor of the car when she passed out from all the excitement a few minutes later!

Life lesson #1

Audrey spots a car top carrier atop a car:

"Mama, look at that thing on top of the car. Look, it's on top of their car! I guess they haven't drove it into the garage yet, right mama?"

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!