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.

Memorial Day weekend

We had a great holiday weekend. Apparently Audrey needs to hike in the woods more often though b/c when we finally got to our destination of a state park, Audrey announced that it looked like a really big mall!! She was a real trooper during the hike and often wanted to be the line leader. She didn't mind being the caboose with mommy a few times though either. She also loved her first pony ride on the horse who wouldn't tell her his name...

She also got to go for a dip in the pool with Ian. Of course Ian wasn't too sure why he was sitting in a large bath outside, but once he warmed up to the idea, he loooooved splashing his sister, much to her chagrin. Last year's swimsuit still fits so it was an all around cheap weekend!

We had a beautiful day for a trike ride in the park. Our local park is getting a makeover, and we've been eyeing the cool new playground equipment that is being installed. For Monday though, we did laps around the park. Avoiding the geese. And their poop. And playing some hopscotch. I hadn't done that in a few years. Audrey reminds me how much fun it is to be a kid!