We’re on our way to PA to visit my family and as we got on the Northeast Extension of the turnpike we had the following conversation -
Ash: Daddy, I think we’re speeding.
Wes: I’m pretty sure of it kid.
Ash: Daddy, we can’t speed. It’s not safe.
Wes: Well, I like to live on the edge & I don’t need a backseat driver.
Ash: If I had a steering wheel back here I could help you drive!
The conversation continued for the next few minutes and included some comments about her MarioKart abilities (or lack there of) and concluded with Ashleigh commenting on the fact that we were no longer speeding. The whole time I was trying to keep my composure. It was hard not to laugh out loud. Those two crack me up!
We’re on our way to PA to visit my family and as we got on the Northeast Extension of the turnpike we had the following conversation -
Ash: Daddy, I think we’re speeding.
Wes: I’m pretty sure of it kid.
Ash: Daddy, we can’t speed. It’s not safe.
Wes: Well, I like to live on the edge & I don’t need a backseat driver.
Ash: If I had a steering wheel back here I could help you drive!
The conversation continued for the next few minutes and included some comments about her MarioKart abilities (or lack there of) and concluded with Ashleigh commenting on the fact that we were no longer speeding. The whole time I was trying to keep my composure. It was hard not to laugh out loud. Those two crack me up!
This morning I grabbed my phone to get a photo of Bekah staring at the picture Ashleigh drew on the easel before she left for Grandma and Grandpa’s, but by the time I got to her she was turning around to see me. She had a blast chatting and jumping up and down, so I got some video…
What does every little girl need? A princess room of course! I’m beginning to feel like I missed out on something! Ashleigh is very lucky to have Aunt Beth & Uncle Roy who love to spoil her rotten! There are days I’d love to switch rooms with her. She can have the grown up bed, I want the butterfly chandelier and the pink and purple princess comforter!
The transformation began after her party, with new curtains, new bedding, a very cool butterfly chandelier, some new bins for the cubes and the closet, a new nightstand, an area rug, and a very pretty lamp. Ashleigh was in heaven. We used some Wonder Hangers in the closet to maximize the space. I was thrilled when it was all done, as we finally could put everything away in it’s place and Ashleigh, well, she said, “I love my new room, it makes me feel like a Princess!”
Two weeks after the initial room re-do the final touch arrived. The art table! While Ashleigh was staying with Nana for the night Wes and I went and picked up the table and put it together. While we were at Target picking up some other things I came across some crib bedding that coordinated nicely. So, we picked up the bumper pad and sheet for the crib. We’ll hang onto the old crib bedding and then we’ll have the option of keeping the girls together or giving Bekah her own themed room whenever we end up moving.
Ashleigh loves the new room. She spends tons of time making crafts on her art table, she thinks the touch adjustment on her lamp is just the greatest thing ever, and she loves having her own special place. She can’t wait to share the space with her little sister!
