Different Strokes

Last night was a perfect example of how completely different our two girls are. We have a swing on our back porch that Ashlyn has loved since the day we bought it for her when she was about 15 months old. Of late, she has had to share it with her baby sister because it calms Kenley down when she is fussy. She has been cutting her first tooth so she has spent a lot of time in it these past few days. Kenley had trouble napping yesterday so as soon as she got in the swing she took the opportunity to snooze for awhile. Here is Kenley in the swing.After Kenley woke up from her nap, Ashlyn wanted to take a turn in the swing. She had been running around the yard barefoot, but when it came time for her turn in the swing she went inside and grabbed her shoes and handed them to her daddy. When asked by the neighbors who were over for dinner what she was going to do, she answered, "I'm going to kick the ceiling!" They laughed thinking she was just making no sense....I knew better. My only rule for this "game" that Ashlyn and her daddy have made up is that she has to wear shoes. The screams of delight began soon after she started to swing. This child has absolutely no fear of anything. Here is a picture of Ashlyn's turn in the swing (FYI-the picture is turned the correct way...note Ken looking at her).I love how different these girls are. They are so much fun. Kenley is so calm and Ashlyn is everywhere and constantly keeps everyone entertained. Ashlyn and Ken went to church the other night while I stayed home to get Kenley to bed. Someone asked Ashlyn at church if her mommy was there. She said, "No, she didn't come." Then they asked if her daddy was there. She said, "No, he didn't come either." The man said, "Really?" Ashlyn got a huge smile on her face and replied, "Nooo, I'm just drama!" She is hilarious.

Another story about Ashlyn that Mom asked me to be sure and post. We have had to teach Ashlyn how to use the restroom in a horse stall because sometimes there is no access to a bathroom at the barn with the horses. She was very proud of herself for learning this. Well, about a week ago we were over at the neighbors house eating dinner. All of the adults were in the house. Jacob and Ashlyn were outside playing in the Little Tykes house that they have in the backyard. I looked up and saw my daughter running stark naked across the yard covered in mud. After cracking up laughing I asked Ken to go outside and lay down the law with her. He called her over and was going to ask her what in the world she was thinking. He couldn't get it out before she assured him, "Don't worry Daddy. I've already tee-teed in the house." I sit here laughing about this even still. She had used the restroom in the little playhouse in the backyard. There is never a dull moment with her. I wish I had a picture of that.