Avery-isms

We went to the Common Ground Fair last weekend and met Pepe and Meme there.  We had a really great day!  We'll post pictures soon, if our home computer cooperates (it died for a bit last weekend).  I don't have photos to post this morning... but wanted to share a few Avery-isms that have made us laugh recently.

This morning...
Avery has been very interested in clocks and telling time lately.
A: Ma, its 5 - 5 - 3 (reading the numbers, individually)
Me: Yes, its 5:53 (saying the time)
A: No, its 5 - 5 - 3 (again reading the numbers, individually)
Me: Yes, its 5:53 (saying the time again)
A: You're not spelling it right, Ma

Last night:
A: Where's Gram Fiddles?  (after we tried to call her and couldn't reach her)
Me: She's at school
A: Big people don't go to school

Last night:
While Jason was cleaning the kitchen and I was feeding Paige, Avery was very, very quiet.  This generally means he's doing something he should not be.  When we went to find him, he was quietly sitting cross legged on the couch with a paperback book that illustrates signs for every letter.  While he can't read what the signs mean, he was practicing them... and doing a really good job!  What three year old cops a squat and teaches himself sign language?

Also last night:
Avery has recently been more interested in the phone.  He likes to dial when we call the Gram's and recently answered the phone while I was away (with dad's supervision).  Last night the phone rang three times and we adults were simply too exhausted to answer.  Finally, Avery went running for the phone.  When he had finally retrieved it and brought it to us, it had stopped ringing.  Quite complexed he held it up to us and innocently asked, what numbers do I dial?

Paige is also a complete riot these days!!  She's a complete joy beyond mere words can describe.  She is absolutely in love with her dad!  Whenever he's in the room, she squeals at the top of her lungs.  Last night while talking to Gram Fiddles on the phone, she was happily screaming so loudly, and so consistently, it was impossible to chat.  Also impossible, because we couldn't stop laughing at her.  She's a daddy's girl for sure!

Have I said recently how happy I am to be a mom?