I’ve decided that since I am not doing so well at keeping Avery’s baby book updated, I would use the blog as a sort of record of the happenings in her life. Hope you all don’t mind!
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Dear Avery,
Last week you hit 14 weeks old. Your daddy and I can’t believe how big you are! Daddy is constantly amazed at how strong you are. For weeks, you have been pulling yourself up just by holding our fingers. You are pretty amazing! Last week you enjoyed having daddy around since he traveled to Korea for work the week before. You really missed him! You also had a pretty big development – you started sleeping in your crib! I was hesitant to leave you in your room all alone, so I slept in your room for a couple nights to make sure you were okay. Of course you were fine - I just needed to get used to not having you in our room! You’ve been doing great at night, but you’ve also started taking naps in your crib. This is huge since before last week, you took all of your naps while one of us held you.
You have been gaining a lot of “independence”. You are getting so much better at laying on your playmat and keeping yourself entertained (mom and dad can almost eat a meal without having to hold you!) You also like your swing quite a bit. You bat at the hanging toys and sometimes even coo and talk to them. So cute!
Last week you got to visit with Grandpa and Grandma Dertien when they stopped to visit. Mommy and Daddy went out on a date (their first alone date since you were born) so Papa and Grandma Cumings came to watch you. You fussed a bit, but then you spent time reading with them and likely singing songs (Grandma loves to sing to you). When we came home, you were watching a hockey game with them. (it was your first Red Wings game!) We also went shopping with Kara. You were so good!
We love you very much!
<3, Mommy and Daddy
