Audrey Lately~Where did my baby go Edition

Just when I think life with Audrey can't possibly get any better, it does.  She's communicating so much more now and what she's saying is more intentional.  She's a pro at naming body parts, singing Wheels on the Bus with the hand motions, saying her name (and Nana too), and requesting Doc (Doc McStuffins).  She's also become quite the climber.  The other day she scaled the couch all by herself. Mack went outside and she was banging on the window saying Mack!  Like the good mother I am, I let her climb to the top so I could get a picture.  :)  

Another happening is not so fun.  We're on our 2nd ear infection in the past month.  She's falling and bumping her head more often too so I'm pretty sure the last ear infection never cleared up which is affecting her balance. I'd put tubes in her ears right now if the doctor would go for it.  She's not ready to go that route yet so we'll just wait & see and hope this second round of antibiotics does the trick.  

So what do you after you get sent home from school and have an ear infection?  Go to the park of course!

Saturday I had a hair appointment and Audrey spent some quality time at the store with her Daddy to hear the live music.  I feel like this picture should be in Texas Monthly.  

TNO sponsored an event and a chute at the Katy Rodeo so we made a family night out it.  We made it about half way through the rodeo before it was time to head home to put Lovie in bed.  

Totally random but there's also a baby elephant at the zoo named  Duncan that I'm obsessed with.  I've never thought of elephants as cute but this little guy is adorable.  We went to visit him last weekend and I can't wait to go back.  

Fun on a Tuesday

Today was a typical February day:  cold and rainy.   Yuck.  I was standing out in this mess doing bus duty today.  I was thinking about how fast I could get Lovie and get home to put 5 layers of clothes on to stay warm.  That's an exaggeration.  I would probably only need 3 layers since our house has been drafty lately.  I walked out of the school to go home and couldn't believe it.  The clouds had disappeared and my old buddy the sunshine was shining brightly.  Amazing how a tiny exposure of Vitamin D can make my mood do a 180.  

Neal had a meeting tonight so Lovie and I were on our own anyway.  Instead of coming home to do our normal, boring routine, I picked her up and headed to the mall.  Treats from Target for Valentine's Day.  Check.  Ride on the carousel.  Check.  Selfie on the carousel. Check.  Since I was feeling adventurous, we opted to ride in the carriage instead of on a horse. Big mistake.  I get dizzy fast on things that round and round.  I can tolerate it if I'm standing up but those 2 minutes when were sitting down on that thing were treacherous.  I learned that she'd rather be on a horse too as evidenced by her trying to jump out of my lap.  Oh well, life is too short to not ride a carousel on a Tuesday.  I feel blessed that said carousel is also 5 minutes from our house and we've ridden it too many times to count. 

Chick-fil-a for dinner was a hit.  Even if she mostly only ate French Fries.  To my credit, I did ask for fruit with her kids meal but they gave us fries instead.  I took that as a sign of divine intervention and let her go for it.  You only live once, right?