Avery had a wellness checkup some days ago and is growing right on the average line even though she looks smaller than her age. She is now 20 lbs which means that I can change her car seat to forward facing and create a new change in scenery for her since she is starting to get bored looking back at nothing.
Our little angel is finally showing a little more personality that includes some sassiness. When asked to do something she replies "No" in sweet manner that makes it seem funny. She actually responds that way because she notices that Emily does it all the time except she doesn't know the context of how her sister uses it. After a stern look she comes walking toward you or does what she is told.
For the most part Avery is very much a mama's girl although she loves to yell for dada and is saddened when he walks out of the room. She sticks to me like glue which can be frustrating at times when I'm cooking or need to hustle. Her feelings get hurt fast and she can cry for reasons such as not being carried or being put down when she isn't ready. Avery is also starting to fight with Emily for petty things. I should actually say Emily is in a aggressive stage where she says everything is hers so Avery gets the short end of the stick most of the time. I have noticed that Avery is starting to stick up for herself by yelling in short bursts or trying to bite or pinch. She has never bit another child at school but she will try and do it to her sister when she feels she is not being treated fairly. While she likes rough housing with her big sister there is a limit with what she can take and I have to watch them very closely so she doesn't get hurt.
School is a great asset and Avery is learning so much. She can recite where her body parts are located and count up to four which is as high as they have gone in her class. Avery is also recognizing more animals and the sounds that they make with her favorites being a cow, a dog, and a lion. Her phonics are also coming along great I am pleased to say that Avery has great pronunciation and says her words clear enough to understand. Although she is learning more and more everyday from school, she also learns from her big sister and will copy many of her moves and words. When Emily gets excited about one thing or another Avery also has to mimick her excitement most of the time not knowing what the fuss is all about.
A new developement is dancing. Avery never was much of a dancer and when asked would just stare at you as if you were crazy. Now its as if she's found her dancing shoes and dances whenever music is played. She mostly sways her hips from side to side and her arms back and forth all while sticking out her tongue or laughing. With Christmas just around the corner mom and dad have asked Santa to look for some animal toys or items with music to please Avery's new found interests.
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