New Bed!

This is Mary's new bed we are trying to transition her out of the crib with. It is totally cool. IT folds small and goes in this cool travel bag. The pillow and sleeping bag are all attached so they won't get lost or fall off.
So, yesterday we thought we would try to have her take her nap in it. At nap time Kevin moved the crib and put the bed in it's place. That way we could see her in the monitor. We watched her and she did lay there. She moved and moved. Then she realized there was a box of toys right at her head, which we forgot to move. SO, let's play with the toys. Ok, she'd take a toy and play and then lay down. Maybe she'll get tired and go to sleep. NOPE! She then figured out she could get out. So she got out and went and got a stuffed animal and climbed back in bed and played with it. The nap was not going to happen. I sent Kevin upstairs to move the crib back and put her in to take a nap. She didn't really put up a fight. Laid right down and went to sleep.
Today we tried again. I moved the crib and put out the new bed. I got her all situated and said "no playing" and kissed her and closed the door. I went into the other room and watched her in the monitor. She laid there and moved to get comfortable. Well, I had the bed moved just to where I could not see her head in the monitor, so that made it a little difficult. But, she wasn't moving out of bed or playing. She was still for a bit so I went and quietly opened the door and peaked in. She was ASLEEP!! It was great! So, she slept for a good two hours. AT that point she sat up and put her head at the other end of the bed and went back to sleep for another 15 minutes. Once she was up she got out of bed and climbed up on her stuffed animal chair. I went in to go get her and she was sitting there in the middle of the animals looking like she was not awake yet.
So, we made it through a nap. I'm not sure if we will have her sleep there tonight or what, but we'll see what she says.

Making new Friends

Today we got to meet our new neighbor. They are renting the house next to us. It is a nice young man, single with two kids 7 and 2. They were out in the backyard playing and we were too. The little one, Milani, heard Mary and wanted to come play so they came on over. It was perfect. They played nicely today. Well, for Mary it was nice. We still have a lot of learning to do about sharing. BUT, it looks like now we'll have more opportunity to practice. Milani will turn two August 31st. So, she is almost two months younger, but it is perfect to have a play mate next door. They will be around every other weekend. The way we are home on weekends, that will be perfect.

Choo Choo!!

Mom and I went to Simi Valley to go to Babies R Us. We do not have one any closer. I needed to start researching double strollers. They have an outdoor mall there and so we, of course, had to go shopping after. I saw they had a train ride and thought Mary might like that. Well, DUH! This picture was when it first took off. She was so excited. It only cost $2 for me and she was free. It was great entertainment for her and gave mom/grandma time to try on clothes.
She had to show off that Pinto, her bear, was taking a ride too. That bear goes EVERYWHERE. It's so raggedy, but she loves it.
Mommy took a ride with her.
Then Grandma took a ride. No one missed out on the fun. Then when we got out the second time Mary spotted the shopping carts made like cars that we will have to rent to shop with next time. I think we've found a way to shop and have her happy all at once. So we think. We will see what happens when we try this adventure one day. I will keep you posted, of course.

Must Wear Froggy Boots

Mary woke up from her nap and spotted her froggy boots across the room. She insisted on wearing them ALL day. At least they went with her bathing suit of the day. She had to wear them after her shower, which did NOT go with her outfit. The next day she made grandma put them back on her. She did get a lot of comments on them when we were in public.

girls night out

Last night was mom's night out for my walking group. I was ready to get out for some non kid adult time. I got all dressed up in my jean skirt and cute pink top, did my hair and make up. I was ready to be a person for a little bit.
Mom and dad had been gone on vacation for a week or so and had no spent time with Mary for a bit, so I dropped Mary off for the night. SO, I got a mom's night away and Kevin got an evening to himself at home.
The fun evening started about 6. I was there at 5:58. The first one, of course. And pretty much the ONLY one in the bar too. Oh well, give me an Odouls! I'm the real party animal these days. haha! Soon others showed up. There ended up to be a total of 7 of us. There was the louder drinking table and then the pregnant table. There are two other girls pregnant in our group and so we took our own table. I pigged out on nachos and then the three of us shared a tasty chocolate brownie dessert. I was the lucky one to bring the left overs home. I knew Kevin would be happy about that.
So, the drinking group left about 8:30 and us pregos stayed for another hour. We talked and talked. It was fun. I told the other table they better watch our for me in January, when I can drink again. I think I'll have to have Kevin drop and pick me up. haha

Play Date

Today Paytin came over to play with Mary. She is just a little younger than Mary, turning 2 in October. they play pretty well together as long as there isn't something they need to share. Sharing is something we need to work on. I know it's the age, but we still need to work on it. We had a few crying spurts with full on tears, but we got through them. All in all they had a good time playing outside. There is something about being outside that makes everything better. I do agree, but when it's 90 something out and humid I tend to disagree. Oh well, whatever makes them happy.
I decided to try to make it fun and have them eat their lunch at the little table outside. Well, that wasn't the best idea. Paytin ate fine, but Mary was too distracted and able to get out of her seat too easy and didn't eat to much. Well, I tried, but learned she's not ready for that yet.
They came over about 10:30 and about 1:00 they were both crying over nothing and we figured it was nap time and they went home. So, more play dates to come to work on the sharing and friendship.

I've Been Tagged

Tag, you're it: The Game The rules of the game get posted at the beginning. Each player answers the questions about themselves. At the end of the post, the player then tags 5 people and posts their names, then goes to their blogs and leaves them a comment, letting them know they’ve been tagged and asking them to read your blog. Let the person who tagged you know when you’ve posted your answer.

What was I doing 10 years ago?: That was a long time ago, I think I was working at the Coffee Bean at the mall.

What are 5 things on my to-do list for today? Well, we already had swim class. Now I'm waiting for Noel and Paytin to come over for a play date. Then we have nap time, to figure out what dinner will be, dishes, and make my husband happy

4 Things I would do if I were a billionaire: Pay off all our debts, buy me a new car, a bigger house, and go wild in Vegas.

Places I have lived:Sunny California!

6 Jobs I have had:Emergency Road Side operator, Coffee barista, Preschool teacher, receptionist, temp

People I want to know more about:anyone who reads my blog!!

Have fun tagging!