Well, us Gardners have brought "Shoo-Pang" into our everyday vocabulary. You see, Ava loves playing Peek-a-Boo. She gets so excited when we put a blanket over her face, or when we duck behind the back of a chair. She knows what's coming. Her anticipation builds to the all consuming moment of... "Peek-a-Boo!" While Matt and I are more than happy to play this game with our daughter, the words Peek-a-Boo became very mundane after, oh, the 300th time. So what did we start saying instead? Shoo-Pang! Along with Shoo-Pang, we have added Shama-lama-ding-dong and Dumb-Dumb-Diddy to the "Alternate Peek-a-Boo Sayings" list.
Before changing Ava into her pajamas for the night, Matt plays a little game of Shoo-Pang with her by lifting her shirt up high enough to expose her face, but not taking it completely off. See below. It's quality Father/Daughter bonding time! Those ruffles around her forehead make her look like Old Mother Hubbard.
Ava still loves bathtime! (Notice the strategically placed cup?) She already knows the sound of bath water filling up the tub. When we bring her into the bathroom and start lowering her into the water, her arms and legs start flailing around with excitement.
Another one of Ava's favorite things: Very, very, very, very watered down apple juice in a sippy cup, of course! I have actually been pleasantly surprised at how well Ava is able to use her sippy cup. She can hold on to it and drink out of it with the best of them. Getting it into her mouth is a whole other issue. She still needs mom's help for that one.
Everyday, Matt and I are reminded how blessed we are that God has given us this precious girl to raise as our own. It is my prayer that we never take this blessing for granted and that we allow others to see Christ through not only Ava, but us as well!
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