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The Last Crib [and Reese's First Big Girl Room]

June 14, 2016 ashley glass

For the last year I dreamt of a space to document life aside from my photography website. I've been successfully running my photo business for a little over five years, and I didn't really know what it looked like to create something like this: my own little corner of the Internet where I could simply share my words + pictures. Enter this new blog, launched in January, full of letters and memoirs to my children, my husband and myself. One post went viral (six days after launching, yes, THAT blew my socks off!) and others probably get swept under the rug. But, I'm fulfilling one of my greatest dreams and that is to not only capture, but to remember. 

Here is something I will never forget: my baby girl, my last baby, saying good-bye to her sweet and beautiful white crib, so that she can welcome her new full-sized bed of plush pillows and horse printed sheets. She picked out the bedding last night at Target (okay I may have influenced the purple Mare sheets...) and was so distraught when we couldn't race home to take down her crib. So all day today, she recited over and over, "After my nap, I get my big girl bed!" 

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I am teaching the next two weeks of our school's June summer session, and I was SO happy to get home this afternoon in time for the kids' naps. I didn't realize then, that Reese's rocking chair wouldn't fit in her room after the transition, so I am super glad that I was able to rock her and sing a few songs before putting her down. She slept like a rock (as she usually does) and I honestly wasn't super eager to wake her up because my heart has been SO torn over this huge change!

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Let's be real: We have it made with our kids and their sleep habits/patterns. They are totally scheduled, Babywise babes, and on their 'worst' night, it's just really not bad. (I say this now, as I'm in all sentimental Mom Mode... You know I'll think my life is miserable in a few hours when I stumble out of bed!) BECAUSE, Pierson definitely started getting up WAY more, especially in the last year or so. He will get out of bed 2+ times a night (recently I seriously think it was six...) and just needs to be tucked back in. Not a huge deal, but he didn't ever 'need' us in the middle of the night when he was in his crib, which is exactly how she's been! Soooooo selfishly, I'm NOT really looking forward to now having TWO kids with free reign of their bedrooms and starting at square one teaching her to 'stay in bed,' or that 'we'll come get her,' etc. 

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So here we are! It's almost midnight, and my baby girl is sleeping like a champ in her big bed. She needed us a few times after I tucked her in, but she hasn't cried once and knock on wood, she's stayed in bed! When she saw her bed, she literally squealed, "OH MY GOODNESS GRACIOUS, I LOVE IT!!!!" And even Pierson thanked us (because he's the sweetest soul alive) for giving her such a pretty bed and said he really wants to sleep in it with her! (I will die of happiness when this day comes, stay tuned.)

Don't worry. I totally know this is going to be challenging. Or it won't. Because raising kids is a crapshoot and there's absolutely no way to predict how great (or terrible) of a sleeper she'll now be. But I'm coming to terms with the fact that she's a super tall lady and was very deserving of having some room to sprawl, whether my heart feels ready for this or not. Pierson will turn FOUR tomorrow (at 11:11am) and my baby girl will turn three in September. 

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Today was a pretty darn good day. And I am so thankful to my husband for helping me capture it so that I can document it here. Because come next January when I think, "What did I DO in this space on this little site called Ashley Glass?" I want to be reminded of THIS and keep pressing on, even and especially when things get tough! 

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Mama loves you, Reesie Beth! I am SO proud of you and how are brave you are! I also cannot WAIT for the first sleep over I get to have with you here! 

In motherhood Tags reese, bedroom, nursery, crib, big bed, big girl, home, lifestyle, pierson and reese, motherhood
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WELCOME I'm Ashley! A blogger + photographer living in Kentucky with my husband of ten years and two littles. When I'm not writing, snapping photos or chasing the kids around, you can find me baking something sweet while chugging  re-heated coffee. 

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Thanks for holding me, hugging me, kissing me, and tolerating me. I have expensive taste in horses, cry lots of unpredictable tears, and ask you EVERY SINGLE NIGHT to be big spoon. Undeserving is one word I would use to describe me, but beyond blessed is the other. Who is your favorite 🥄, ladies? #lol ♥️ Tag your person below and tell me, are you a cuddler when you go to bed or do you prefer to be left alone? #gatherwiththeglasses
With @Thomasbreakfast, there are so many ways to make eating bread anything but ordinary. The kids love to help make homemade French toast with the cinnamon #thomasswirlbread and let’s face it, we as parents just like that they eat it so WELL. Today though, Reesie went straight to original, and wanted it as a side with her eggs + fruit! There are a couple of yummy flavors: Cinnamon Raisin & Cinnamon and they’re both oh so delish! You probably won’t ever go back to regular French toast once you try this! Tell me, are you a sweet or savory breakfast kinda person? #ad
To the one whose arms I will forever be running and jumping into... ✨❤️especially when our Valentine’s Day looks like being informed of very painful and heart wrenching news. I haven’t been able to hug you yet today since learning our sweet, brave pup Humphrey has cancer. While I have sat and wondered all day how in the world I’m going to make it through...I’m reminded that I have you. You are my strong, my calm, my safe, and my person. I love you, precious husband. Today and every day I will hold you. We’ve got this...somehow someway, we can do this together. (ps: some of you may have had similar experiences of being given a pets’ fatal diagnosis... please pray for us in this time and send all your positive thoughts.)
We have been LOVING the newest addition to our home, @portalfromfacebook! Whether it's video chatting with Dad while we're working on homework, or having mini dance parties using their built-in Spotify, YouTube or Pandora apps — Portal and Portal+ make it easier to share everyday moments with loved ones. And with Smart Camera, there's no need to sit still as more people enter a room, because it automatically widens to keep everyone in view. Have you tried the Portal yet? Learn more and get yours! (See my Brand Work highlights and stories for the swipe up link!) #portalpartner #portal #feelthere
Raise your hand if you get your brows waxed!!! 💁🏼‍♀️ I’ve been going to @dollfacebrowsofficial for over a year now and have not only fallen in love with the shop owner and aesthetician @jess_bartley , the staff is GOOD at what they do!! I had my brows tinted and waxed today, and I love how they look. But, hold up...ding ding ding.... 💃🏼 The shop now offers full body waxing, ladies. Yep. And Michaela, who I worked with today, was the bomb dot com. If you haven’t yet made an appointment here at this ADORABLE business in the heart of Nulu, sisters, you’re missing out. #dollfacebrowsandbeauty #sharelouisville
From baby to professional ball player 🏀 Seriously though, this kid has so much talent. His drive is insane and his passion for this sport is relentless. This is really just a post to brag on my six year old 😍 Our weekend consisted of basketball, Valentine card shopping and me being upset about the rain (over it...) Did any of your kids play basketball or have they shown interest at all?
Literally 70 degrees here in Kentucky today, but don’t let this adorable happy photo fool you.. it has been raining ALL week here and the low tonight is 20. CMON, SPRING, I’M READY! I get this way every year... Christmas ends, it never really snows, and I’m just ready for sunshine and sandals. These two though, they make me so happy, regardless of the season. I freaked out when I learned I was pregnant with Reese, and seriously I thank the Lord often that He surprised us with her! They’re 15 months apart, how close in age are your kiddos? Or if you don’t have kids, how close age wise are you to your sibling(s)? 😍
Asa and I aren't huge Valentine's Day people, especially now that we have kids and we like to get them sweet surprises; however, it still always means SO much to me when he does the simple things: flowers + chocolates, he knows the way to my heart! @krogerco is our one stop shop for all the things, and with Kroger’s app with digital coupons, we always end up saving more $ than we planned! What do you guys do for or on Valentine's Day? You should know that #krogerco is having a custom chocolate covered strawberry station happening February 13 and 14, I definitely want to take our kiddos to that!  #KrogerPartner #Kroger
Thanks for holding me, hugging me, kissing me, and tolerating me. I have expensive taste in horses, cry lots of unpredictable tears, and ask you EVERY SINGLE NIGHT to be big spoon. Undeserving is one word I would use to describe me, but beyond blessed is the other. Who is your favorite 🥄, ladies? #lol ♥️ Tag your person below and tell me, are you a cuddler when you go to bed or do you prefer to be left alone? #gatherwiththeglasses With @Thomasbreakfast, there are so many ways to make eating bread anything but ordinary. The kids love to help make homemade French toast with the cinnamon #thomasswirlbread and let’s face it, we as parents just like that they eat it so WELL. Today though, Reesie went straight to original, and wanted it as a side with her eggs + fruit! There are a couple of yummy flavors: Cinnamon Raisin & Cinnamon and they’re both oh so delish! You probably won’t ever go back to regular French toast once you try this! Tell me, are you a sweet or savory breakfast kinda person? #ad To the one whose arms I will forever be running and jumping into... ✨❤️especially when our Valentine’s Day looks like being informed of very painful and heart wrenching news. I haven’t been able to hug you yet today since learning our sweet, brave pup Humphrey has cancer. While I have sat and wondered all day how in the world I’m going to make it through...I’m reminded that I have you. You are my strong, my calm, my safe, and my person. I love you, precious husband. Today and every day I will hold you. We’ve got this...somehow someway, we can do this together. (ps: some of you may have had similar experiences of being given a pets’ fatal diagnosis... please pray for us in this time and send all your positive thoughts.) We have been LOVING the newest addition to our home, @portalfromfacebook! Whether it's video chatting with Dad while we're working on homework, or having mini dance parties using their built-in Spotify, YouTube or Pandora apps — Portal and Portal+ make it easier to share everyday moments with loved ones. And with Smart Camera, there's no need to sit still as more people enter a room, because it automatically widens to keep everyone in view. Have you tried the Portal yet? Learn more and get yours! (See my Brand Work highlights and stories for the swipe up link!) #portalpartner #portal #feelthere Raise your hand if you get your brows waxed!!! 💁🏼‍♀️ I’ve been going to @dollfacebrowsofficial for over a year now and have not only fallen in love with the shop owner and aesthetician @jess_bartley , the staff is GOOD at what they do!! I had my brows tinted and waxed today, and I love how they look. But, hold up...ding ding ding.... 💃🏼 The shop now offers full body waxing, ladies. Yep. And Michaela, who I worked with today, was the bomb dot com. If you haven’t yet made an appointment here at this ADORABLE business in the heart of Nulu, sisters, you’re missing out. #dollfacebrowsandbeauty #sharelouisville From baby to professional ball player 🏀 Seriously though, this kid has so much talent. His drive is insane and his passion for this sport is relentless. This is really just a post to brag on my six year old 😍 Our weekend consisted of basketball, Valentine card shopping and me being upset about the rain (over it...) Did any of your kids play basketball or have they shown interest at all? Literally 70 degrees here in Kentucky today, but don’t let this adorable happy photo fool you.. it has been raining ALL week here and the low tonight is 20. CMON, SPRING, I’M READY! I get this way every year... Christmas ends, it never really snows, and I’m just ready for sunshine and sandals. These two though, they make me so happy, regardless of the season. I freaked out when I learned I was pregnant with Reese, and seriously I thank the Lord often that He surprised us with her! They’re 15 months apart, how close in age are your kiddos? Or if you don’t have kids, how close age wise are you to your sibling(s)? 😍 Asa and I aren't huge Valentine's Day people, especially now that we have kids and we like to get them sweet surprises; however, it still always means SO much to me when he does the simple things: flowers + chocolates, he knows the way to my heart! @krogerco is our one stop shop for all the things, and with Kroger’s app with digital coupons, we always end up saving more $ than we planned! What do you guys do for or on Valentine's Day? You should know that #krogerco is having a custom chocolate covered strawberry station happening February 13 and 14, I definitely want to take our kiddos to that!  #KrogerPartner #Kroger

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