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Sunday, October 2, 2011

My Lazy Boy

Sundays are the best days to just kick back and relax. Although I tend to do all my cleaning on Sundays, so that way Monday when the kids are off to school I can go do my things without worrying about my house needing cleaning. I also love to cook on Sunday - the one day a week (mostly) that I actually cook 3 meals. Amelia is still off with my friend and her girls, so it's just been Ashton and I all weekend. I think he may be enjoying the fact he's an only child right now - he's been quite happy and quite calm!

Saturday, October 1, 2011

Our adventure

Last night a friend of mine picked up my daughter, Amelia, for a sleep over with her girls. She didn't plan on returning with Amelia until tonight. So, Ashton and I are having some mommy and me time - which doesn't happen too often. Today PB was having a yearly Pacific Beachfest. We live close enough to walk to the boardwalk from our home, so Ashton and I hiked down 8 blocks to the beach for some fun, food, music, and more. I knew he wouldn't be able to handle the crowd for very long. He doesn't do very well with crowds. We got through some of it with little trouble, but once we hit the amazing Reggae band that was playing he b-lined strait out of there covering his ears and with the funniest look on his face! He was done.

We decided to explore Crystal Pier, he loved that. The only thing was every-time I called it "the pier" he lost his mind! He'd scream back "bridge." "Ok-Ok it's a bridge!" He has labels for most everything and if you don't recall what he calls it, or if you don't know what he calls it; be prepared for the wrath of Ashton! In Ashton's world we should just know, duh!

Walking home we took Garnet Ave, which is a very vivacious Street to begin with. Ashton on Garnet Avenue was like walking with a very annoying drunk person! He knocked down 3 mannequins, kicked closed almost every business' doors along the way, purposely walked into store front windows (okay, slammed himself into them), and laid down in the middle of the sidewalk rolling around. On top of all this, he must have walked into at least 10 people riding bikes or jogging. I mean in his defense, he doesn't know his lefts or rights and big fat chances are he doesn't even hear the person on the bike/jogger scream from behind him "on your left" or "on your right!" I'm getting better and quicker with pulling him out of the way though.

Here are a few shots from today!

Walking on our street to the beach -

THIS is how he preferred to see the waves from the Pier - you can only imagine ALL the strange looks we got - made me happy though. I'd rather him safe on the ground than trying to climb the Pier fence!

Even Ashton can appreciate an amazing view!

Sitting in the middle of the sidewalk on Garnet Ave - probably plotting how he's going to take out those mannequins!

Have you seen Madagascar (the first one)? Well, every time he sees a pay phone he HAS to stop, dial numbers, pick up the phone, speak a bunch of gibberish, than SCREAM "ANIMALS" LOL

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

We've finally reached a milestone!

Baby steps with this child I'll tell ya, baby steps! Ashton has never liked sleeping in a bed, ever. From the time he could climb out of his crib we would find him in odd places, like sleeping on the hard, cold kitchen floor. We finally got him to at least sleep on the couch. That floor HAD to be uncomfortable! So, I'd have to say Ashton hasn't slept in a bed for almost 6 years (or more)! I've tried everything too - even bought him one of those huge race car beds (he did sleep in that one, maybe 2 nights, then he was OVER IT! Well, I don't know what happened, but we are now on day 4 and now am telling him it's time to lay down and go to bed..... and by god the kid is actually doing it! Of course he needs his fake fish tank going, iPad, and his million army guys with him, but hey, you need an entourage when your venturing into new territory! What ever works! I know Mom is happy! I get my living room back - woohoo!