Christmas 2009

So I have been a horrible slacker on blogging. Life get's busy and then I don't have anything to write about and I'm a great procrastinator. I'm going to try to be better but we'll see.

Ashlyn had a great Christmas. Santa spoiled her as usual. She got her first big girl bike and loved it. It came complete with a basket, a horn, streamers, etc. She looks adorable on it! I had to work on Christmas but at least I got to spend time with her that morning before work. My tree was put back away the next day. I'm not gonna lie, I am not a fan of Christmas but having Ash does make it a little more fun.

October Fun

I'm sort of excited for fall. Not excited for the cold, but I love Halloween! I took Ash to see the Witches at Gardner Village. She really liked it, there was so much for the little kiddos to do. She got a balloon made into Ariel that was way cool, it was really neat to watch the balloon guy make it! We walked around and looked at the witches. My mom took us to eat at Archibalds, that place is super tasty! We didn't stay too long because I had to work in the afternoon, but it was lots of fun. Ash asks me everyday if it is Halloween yet, I think she is anxious to wear her Cinderella costume!

Bling

Ashlyn got her ears pierced last week, she was sooooo brave! I was thinking I would wait until she was maybe 5 but she insisted she get it done. Besides, she has been so good sleeping in her own bed, I thought I would do something special for her. We went to Claire's and picked out her earrings, I hadn't planned on doing it or anything, we just went in to look around and Ash saw the stand where the do it and she jumped right up into the chair. I picked out some little white gold "diamond" ones so they matched every outfit, cuz that's just how I am. Ash liked them too. She didn't cry when it was done, not until we were paying for the procedure and I wouldn't let her have something at the register. She was so excited to show her Grandma and Grandpa afterwards. Now she tells everyone to look at her "diamonds", it's really cute. Even fake ones are a girls best friend!

Christmas List

Ashlyn: Mommy, I know what else I want to put on my Christmas list for Santa!

Me: Oh, yeah?

Ashlyn: I want a bra! A kids one, not a big one like yours!

Me: Ummmmm, well, maybe next year.



She makes me laugh, all the time, especially when she comes up with stuff like this all on her own.

Utah Sate Fair

I took Ash to the fair on Wednesday. We had a really good time but it sure was hot! And WOW very expensive. I should have figured that out before but it's been a while since I have been. Ash got to go on some rides and I even had to go on one with her cuz she was too short. Let's just say me riding in the back of a helicopter ride was a funny sight. I bought Ash some Dippin Dots, they are one of her most favorite treats. Then we relaxed and listened to a country band play. When we left Ashlyn was so tired, she was almost asleep before I got her buckled in her car seat.

Sleeping Beauty

So Ash has slept in her bed for almost three weeks now! I think she has been sleeping better and I think she might actually like her bed now. Really, only two of the nights were horrible. I turned into a tired grumpy mom and I don't like feeling that way. But now, Ash hops in bed and of course I have to read and sings songs but once I leave she stays in for good. I think she is pretty proud of herself too. And I am proud of me for not giving in. Looks like I will be buying a bike for the little princess soon.

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!