“The truth is that parents are not really interested in justice. They just want quiet.”
-Bill Cosby
Our little darling Ashlyn has not yet shown many outward signs of going through the Terrible Twos, but we’ve seen a few glimpses of what it could be like. It’s difficult to catch these hints of attitude on camera so when I do happen to snap one rest assured that it will show up on this blog. How else, years from now, will we be able to put guilt trips on her when we want help with something. This week’s entry really didn’t capture the full essence of it, but it’s close. This is “the look” that Ashlyn was giving mom because she (Ashlyn) was asked to turn her iPod’s volume down.
If you’re are wondering if the volume was turned down, it was. Although at some point I think she tried to send mom to a time out, which didn’t work out well for Ashlyn. Most of the things new in Ashlyn’s world are good though. One new game involves our pantry, where Ashlyn will hide out until an unsuspecting parent walks by, at which point she’ll jump out and charge you. Luckily for the one being charged, her laughter gives her away and you can prepare for the rushing hug.
Mom’s birthday was this week (Happy Birthday!), but it was mostly a quiet one as all three of us got sick. Mom was feeling better this weekend so she took Ashlyn over to Grandma and Grandpa Wolfe’s for a birthday dinner. Cousin Amy and Heidi were there as well, which meant Ashlyn came home worn out and happy.
Sunday night was Flinn Family Pizza Night™, which is always fun. This was the first time Ashlyn was able and interested in participating, so she loaded up a pizza with cheese and mushrooms and then stuffed the finished project into her mouth. What can I say, the girl likes pizza.
In baby news, Heather is officially in her 3rd trimester! He’s about the size of Chinese Cabbage which I’m sure will clear things up for all of you out there wondering how big he is. He can hear and see, and will triple in size (Mommy says “yay!”) over the next three months as he gets ready to say hi to his new family.