Busy Busy Avery

Well this update is mostly about Avery because she has been so busy learning new things, in her own unique way. She has reached many milestones in the last few weeks, some while Daddy was here and some since he has left. While Daddy was here she learned to crawl, and on the same day learned how to put herself in the sitting position. She seemed to think sitting was more fun, because she put herself in that position more than she tried to crawl. The thing is, silly girl didn't know how to sit!!! LOL!!! So, she would put herself in the sitting position, then one, two three, conk...she fell over. That didn't deter her though, like I said she kept doing it. About ten days later she could actually sit and now sits so well that I do not "guard" her head. Just a few days ago she learned to say her "first word" (not sure if she knows what she is talking about). Then the next day she learned her second word, and the third day... you got it... her third word. ALL of my kids have said "MaMa" first (well... Tristan called me "BaBa" until he was about 18 months... but he said the word "MaMa" first). Avery, ever the different red head, said "DaDa" first!!!! Sadly she did it about 3 days after Brian left, so he missed it. Next day it was "BaBa", then finally "MaMa." She seems to say "MaMa" when she is crying, it must be easier to say then...lol, she babbles "BaBa" and "DaDa." The kids and I try to reinforce the word "DaDa" and it's meaning by showing her pictures and talking about him "Where is Daddy?" when she says it. I would be THRILLED if when she sees him again in February/March she says "DaDa" to him. So, I think that is all her new stuff. Oh one more thing, now that she can move, anyone who has been around my kids you know what I am talking about: She is EVEN MORE ACTIVE... she is constantly moving if her eyes are open... lordy I hope it helps me loose more weight...lol.

Okay so other news...
Brian has requested a curtailment (I think that is what it is called) that is sure to get granted. So, we are expecting to be leaving here on or about April 15th of 2007. Our destination is the reason he thinks it will surely get approved, we are going to MPCCC. Yup, that's right Missouri here we come! I have some "silent readers" that never post, but you see "rfamily" respond (she is usually the only one "brave" enough to do so...lol) to most (or is it all) posts. She lives in Missouri, so rfamily... I'll be seeing you soon!!! Will you still post on my blogger?...lol. Also, I just found out that another friend is moving to Missouri (currently in Aleebamee), perhaps in the May time frame and I hear that she is SOOOOOOOOOOO EXCITED TO SEEEE MEEEEEEE!!!!!! You know who you are lady...lol!!! Anyway, I really am not that egotistical, I am just being a goof. I am looking forward to seeing familiar faces in Missouri especially since to me, the state really is "Misery." If I HAVE to go there, I am thankful I have friends there too. What is also really cool is my Mom-in-law and one of my Pop-in-laws (I have two...lol) live nearby, I think we figured 1 and 3/4 to 2 hours away. So expect us to be on your doorstep!

What is really crazy is this will be our first "official" stateside assignment since 1995!!!!! We have technically been overseas since Aug 1995.... almost 12 years when all is said and done. For those of you wondering... Netherlands 95-98, Alaska 98-2002 (yes this is an overseas assignment), Brian was only TDY when he went to OCS and OBC, so next assignment is here in Mannheim where we have been since 2002. We are hoping to go back to Alaska when Brian finishes MPCCC school.

Well this is a LONG post... I guess I will be leaving you with this... I hope you find peace, love and tranquility today...

... FORGET THAT... I hope you have a rip roaring good time today... save peace, love and tranquility for another day!!!