School Daze

Well, I survived Ash's first day of Preschool. She woke up this morning all excited to go. We went to the orientation last week and she has been all sorts of excited all week. Every day she has asked if it it time to go yet. When we got there I thought she would be a little hesitant but she ran in, put her book bag in her locker and went and grabbed a name tag. The teacher remembered her name and that impressed me. So after a hug and kiss, I left. Then it was time for me all by myself. I went to Costco and that was really weird without Ash. My mom even commented on how weird it was to be shopping without her and there wasn't a little girl asking if she could have every toy in sight. After that I went home and it was way too quiet. I decided to be productive and I cleaned out the garage. On the way to pick her up I was so excited to see her. I got there about 15 minutes early and sat on the benches and waited outside where the "pick up" area is for parents. I chatted with a few of the other moms and waited not so patiently, and of course Ash was the last one out. She came running to me with a big hug and showed me her artwork that she was so proud of. And she can't wait to go again so I guess it was a hit!

My Two Favorite People

Bedtime

I am trying to get Ash to sleep in her own bed. It's hard because I work nights and it's not something I want to deal with when I get home. I just want to lay her down and then have ME time, cuz it's usually the only time I get my myself. And honestly, I don't mind her in my bed, she is very cuddly and wakes me up with loves and kisses. BUT, I know the longer I go with her in my bed, the harder it will be to get her into her own bed. She also has a very cute bedroom with a very nice bed that is just not being used at all.
She has slept in her bed the last three nights in a row. I promised her that if she does it for a few weeks she will get a big girl princess bike with a pink helmet, she only has a tricycle right now. I've also been doing little special treats for her every day.
The first treat was a trip to Jungle Jim's. I wanted that first day to be a big deal, so that "treat" was a little more expensive than the rest plan to be. She had a great time playing and going on the rides there.
Yesterday we went to Family Dollar and I let her pick out a couple of things. It didn't cost much, maybe five bucks is all.
Today after running some errands I took her to Burger King and let her eat inside. I don't know why this is exciting to her but it is.
Hopefully, she will get used to being in her bed fairly soon. I almost gave in last night when she woke up at 0430 but I held my ground and got her milk, let her go potty and made her get back in. I was so close to just putting her in my bed again.
So, I am trying again tonight! Wish me luck!

Presents

Lately, Ashlyn has been really into watching commercials on Nickelodeon and they are usually toys that she thinks she needs. Yesterday she saw a commercial for a Tinkerbell house.

Ash: Mom, buy me that!

Me: That's a pretty big toy, maybe you can ask for that for Christmas.

Ash: No, how bout Halloween instead?

Smart little girl, isn't she?

Mini Me

When I found out I was pregnant with Ashlyn, my mom told me that she hoped I had a little girl just like me, as girlie and princess and spoiled and all that stuff. I was a good kid but I didn't get my girlie behavior from my mom. Well, I'm pretty sure it's come true. She is so much like me, she even talks like me and that is not a good thing some of the time.
A couple days ago, we were getting ready and Ash had showered and I was off to find her Kitty Cat towel, so I grab it from the dryer and head back to the bedroom, Ash is standing in the tub and yells, "MOM! Get me out of the tub for Hell's sakes!" I asked her what she said and she said it again. Hmmmm, yeah... pretty sure she got that from me.

Funny Girl

A couple days ago I picked up Ash from my moms after work. When I walked in, she woke up, ran to me, gave me a hug, and then said, "Mommy, I wasn't good!" I thought this was pretty funny. At least she is honest, right?

Check Up

I took Ashlyn for her 3 yr check up on Monday. Yes, she has been 3 for a while but her doctor told me if I spread the visits a little longer, she will have her 5 yr check up right on time with starting kindergarten.
Anyway, Ash was really excited for her appointment. She got right up and wanted to get ready so we could go. When we got there she said, " I know this place, I went here for my itches!" A few months back we had gone for a rash and it was discovered she had a mild case of exczema, nothing some special lotion wouldn't fix.
When we got there they started with a vision test. Ash thought that was really fun and thought it was a game. And the nurse said her vision is just fine, unlike Mom.
The doctor asked me some questions to see how she is developing and what not. He asked if she talked in complete sentences and how often and I chuckled and told him a little too well sometimes. And I had to laugh when he asked if she wanted to take the paper gown home to color and she told him to "throw that thing away".
The visit went well and Ash is healthy and happy and that makes me very happy!