Settling In

So, I think we have this down to a science.  It is currently 8:02 and Gracie is in her bed on her way to night night land.  I am sitting here enjoying the quiet.  I could seriously get used to this.  Of course, I have household chores to do downstairs, a long list of things I need to do for Gracie’s 3rd Birthday Party…I know, I will give you a second to recover from the shock…I, myself, am in complete denial over the fact that she is going to be 3.  But it is nice to take a few minutes out of the day to reflect on the day.  I am finding more time to blog when I take this time out.  I know I don’t have any complaints from any of you about that! :)

Gracie is loving everything about life right now.  She is missing her Daddy but understands that he is gone to training and we will get to see him soon (40 days to be exact).  Grandma Beth is coming in next Thursday to spend the weekend with us.  It should be a fantastic time.  Other then that, all the talking that is going on in the house has to do with pumpkins, her birthday, and what her babies are doing.  I love that she is so animated now.  That of course comes with a little bit of attitude and she can be a tad bossy.  As a matter of fact, this little conversation happened tonight:

“Gracie, please take your books back to your bedroom.”

“No, I don’t want to.” (Picture a hand on the hip and a little bit of sass)

“"Gracie, you got them out, you need to put them away.  Your books do not belong in Mommy’s bedroom.”

“You not talk to me.”

(This is where I hid my giggle and responded with)

“Gracie, go sit on the stairs and when you can come back with a happy face and listening ears, then we can talk.”

It took her all of 1 minute to come back with her shining smile and her clean up song.  That little girl is testing her limits daily, but our happy face and listening ears is doing wonders! I recommend to every parent!  I do have to admit, if this is all I have to deal, I shouldn’t be complaining.  I was talking to a friend today and she was telling me stories about her youngsters, and I couldn’t help but be thankful.  I got lucky in the attitude department.  Gracie is so easy going and flexible.  As long as she understands what is going on, then she is fine.

I didn’t take any pictures today, but I should have some more by the end of the week.  We are supposed to have a cool front come through and drop our temps into the 70’s so I am thinking a picnic at the park for dinner may need to be in order!  Happy Wednesday everyone, only 2 more days until Friday!!!!