red rubber ball

"And I think it's gonna be alright
Yeah the worst is over now
The mornin' sun is shinin' like a red rubber ball"
~Simon & Garfunkel



It seems like there has been cloud of sickness over our house for weeks. This extremely cold weather, combined with Ava starting preschool in January, has caused what may have been just little sniffles or coughs turn into RSV, ear infections, and never-ending coughs. Thankfully we've all been healthy for a good five days in a row. I take for granted how nice it is to breathe easy, sleep all night, and wake up in the morning without a scratchy throat.
But I think its gonna be alright. Our morning sun is shining like a red rubber ball. (But we're still waiting for it to warm up)




Ava has a new "friend" at school. His name is Vaughn. Apparently he's very nice. When I dropped her off at school today there were a few kids playing with play-doh at one of the tables. After I put her coat in her cubbie and gave her a big hug, she whispered in my ear, "Mommy...there's Vaughn!" (only she says 'Bon' since she can't pronounce v's)

Peeking over the couch after she woke up from an impromptu nap this afternoon:


Remember when I said that Lia climbs on everything?? I caught her again today...


...just so she could reach a very colorful headband.



She usually puts her hand to her hair whenever we say "pretty". What a girl...
:)