This week I've been enjoying the warm weather because I know Fall is quickly on its way. Avery has been playing outside a lot, and when it gets too warm for me, I just try to focus on what this feels like, so that I can channel it in January haha. Avery had fun playing outside recently with Nana and showing off her new shades, haha.
Yesterday Avery had a really big day. We went to a pre-school "meet the teacher" day, and I was both excited and a little nervous. It went better than I expected! When we walked into the classroom, there were a few other 2-3 year olds with their parents, and lots of toys on the floor. We took a spot on the floor and built some blocks. The teacher was great about coming over slowly and giving Avery time to warm up. Avery started interacting with the other kids a little bit when she played at a little kitchen. It was set up like a "meet and greet" so people were going and coming all morning. Avery surprised me when two of the little boys were leaving, and she gave them hugs and said bye! I tried not to make a big deal that she is shy, and I did talk to the teacher a little, but I don't want to pigeonhole Avery into a stereotype right off the bat...if that makes sense. We had a few minutes with just us and Mrs. Hall (her teacher) and it was all very smooth. Afterward, I took Avery out to the playground for about 15 minutes, just so there aren't any suprises when she starts and she feels comfortable. The class is a "me and my parent" class, and Mrs. Hall let us know that the parents would be more involved in the fall/winter, and then slowly the class will transition to more of just a focus on the kids in the spring. I'm excited to see how it goes!
Travis took a half day at work yesterday since the weather was so nice, and we went to Lake Erie with Avery for the afternoon. It was so relaxing and beautiful! The lake was the calmest I've seen it all summer, and it was so peaceful. Avery is now old enough to sit on the swim platform and hold on and just kick her feet in the water....which she did on and off for almost the entire time. I kept an eye on her and just relaxed and soaked up the sun! Travis did some fishing, but unfortunately the fish weren't biting all that much. I know that next summer the time on the boat won't be as relaxing with a baby again, but it's nice to know that Avery already enjoys it so much at such a young age, and it will only be a summer or two until the new baby will enjoy it as much as Avery does now!
Today I spent some time cleaning out our spare bedroom/future nursery and my mom is coming over next week to help me paint some furniture for Avery! I'm getting excited because I've hit the third trimester and only have about 12 weeks until the new baby is here!
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