lights, camera, action!!

Tonight was Ava's very first time going to the movies (or "moobees!" according to her). She was so excited this morning when I dropped her off at daycare. She asked "Mama, Winnie Pooh see me? Winnie Pooh talk to Ava?" :)

Here she is ready to go!

We walked in, and we bought our tickets. $5 for me. $2 for her. This is my kind of movie!!

We got our popcorn ($1) and our drink (also $1). Ava loved the ramp leading to the theater. She ran down the aisle and picked our seat. Here she is before the show.

this managed to be the only picture I could get of the two of us..

She managed to sit through 40 minutes of the movie. Considering she really has never watched a movie at home, i was impressed. :) She decided it was time to go so off we went to walk around the square.

We went in one of the restaurants to get dessert. Ava thought it was necessary to read the menu. Mind you, as she read, she spoke exactly what it said.... in her own little language. :)

And here is what she picked.......

Overall it was a great night. She had quite a few "firsts" tonight. We got in the car and called Granny. Ava begins to tell her all about her night. I am expecting to hear about the moobee or her giant cookie or all the motorcycle we saw .... Nope. Apparently, the best part of the night was seeing the grasshopper on the way to the car..... :) Oh well.... mama tried.

the mind of a child....

This evening, Ava and I started making supper. As usual, I sat her on the counter next to me, and we chit-chatted and played. She took her time asking me what each thing was and then repeating it to me. "What's that, mama?" "A cutting board, baby." "Cut board?" :)

Well, she found a stack of cupcake liners. She called it her little bowl. She asked to get down, and I let her down. Off she ran to the living room. And she got quiet. I hear that with little boys, quiet means trouble. And i can't speak for all little girls, but quiet for Ava usually means its imagination time. This time proved no different.

I turn the corner to tell Chad (who is asleep on the couch) that its time for dinner. And this is what I see....

Yes, she is separating them and setting them each out on the living room floor. And I say, "What are you doing, baby?" One simple sweet answer......

"Flowers, mama."