One of my treasures from growing up was a green backpack filled with Strawberry Shortcake dolls and Star Wars figurines. Now, these aren't your dolls or figurines from the second go round of these items coming out in the stores, these are the original ones from the early 80s. I wasn't a big doll girl when I was little so my Strawberry Shortcake dolls, for the most part, are in pretty good condition. Most of the dolls still have that plastic thing around their head and the little tag that holds the hat on. I mostly played with the Star Wars toys. Well, they've been hidden for a while and Brody found them. I am totally secure with Brody's masculinity -- if you have such a thing at two -- so I indulged him and he played with them for a while. 
(Brody is trying to ride the little bike ;)
Friday I didn't have to work and I just had few errands to run, so we headed into Prescott. I was driving by Peter Piper and decided what the heck. Brody was so funny. I'm not sure who came up with the idea of having arcade games and tokens with prizes at a place where kids are supposed to eat. After a little bribery, Brody ate a couple bites of cheese bread and some salad(This kid will not eat pizza) and so we headed to the games.
Brody indulged me with the skee-ball. Must be from my Show Biz days or something. I decided he is a little too young for it because after a couple times of him rolling the ball up and it coming back, he decided he was going to climb up and huck it in.
(Brody's loot)
We ended our day with a little Sonic ice cream run and Brody's favorite movie, "Bee Movie." He never has been a big tv watcher, but for some reason he is infactuated with this movie. He's is getting to the point where he says the lines. "Breakfast is ready." I think my favorite is "Lookin' Sharp." He is really turning into a little boy.
Saturday was just as busy as the rest of the weekend. The summer library program came to an end and they had a big party at the park where if you read 15 minutes a day or read to your child 15 minutes a day, they would receive free books. They had a band and a magician, hot dogs, chips and soda. Brody was so excited and kind of methodical about choosing his books. Three of the five were about dogs. 
Kristi and her kids were there and they love to play with Brody. They always get him all wound up.
I think this was Brody's favorite part of the day. He loves babies.
Today in church -- I survived by myself -- I had a lot of thoughts running through my head. It didn't help when we sang Come Come Ye Saints. Since the trek last summer, everytime I sing that song or hear it, my emotions just get the best of me. Brody has been talking a lot about a baby sister. Sometimes adoption is hard. I feel so very blessed to have adopted Brody. I'm so grateful that his birth mom had the courage to place him with us and I love being his mother. I do wish sometimes that I didn't have to wait for people to choose us so that we can be parents. It's a little hard. Tonight, as I put Brody in bed and we were reading stories, he picked one up called Jesus and the children. Our conversation went as follows:
Me: Who is that? Brody: Jesus. Me: Do you know Jesus? Brody: Yeah. Hold me. Jesus hold me. Too tight. Me: Jesus held you too tight? Brody: Yeah. Hug. Me: He hugged you? Brody: Me. Baby sister.
I tried to get a little more information but by that time he was ready to move onto Goodnight Moon. I know that the Lord is aware of my desires and my aches. I'm grateful for this little boy and the wonderful time we have spent one-on-one this weekend. I know he is a special spirit and he is such a great kid. I really feel blessed. I look at my life and know that the Lord loves me and wants me to be happy. I'm grateful for the gospel. I don't even want to think of what my life would be without it. I know in due time we will be able to adopt another child. Sometimes you just want something now instead of later.
10 comments:
oh ashlee...you just gave me the biggest chills and a few tears.
i agree that the key is NOW...we want IT NOW and sometimes, most times, don't have the patience or see the bigger picture.
what a fun weekend...those are nice to have every now and then, huh!
i am just jealous and amazed at your strawberry shortcake collection!
Sounds like you had a great weekend! Enjoy it while it lasts, Carter is already getting to the age where mom isn't so cool anymore and he would rather be out with the neighborhood kids, oh well we still have lots of fun together!
It always seems (to me anyways) that little kids have an insight that we adults do not...that little girl will be here before you know it, hang in there! and what a lucky little girl she will be to get to come to such a fun little family :0)
One thing that I've really been learning the hard way lately is that things come in the Lord's time and not ours. Otherwise, our baby would be over a year old and Reggie would have gotten his job transfer. It's sure hard to see things his way sometimes. Maybe he's trying to teach me patients.
I love your testimony Ashley, it strengthens mine.
P.S. Your visiting teaching ladies are sure going to miss those cookies. They're always so good.
Ashlee I remember the star war collection that you had and the strawberry shortcake dolls too. At least you can have Brody can play with them. I am glad you had a great weekend with little Brody, you are an awesome MOM! Ashlee I am so glad that I can talk to someone that is unable to have kids and I am glad that I can talk with you. You know how I feel, and I am blessed to have such a great sister that I can talk too. I Love You Ashlee!
First things first, I can't even believe you still have all of those stawberry shortcake dolls. That is the coolest thing ever. Second, bless your sweet spirit. I know how hard it is to want something so bad and not being able to understand why it cant be right now. For me it was a baby also but just a little different situation. Jake thought our family was complete and I didn't. I know that through prayer and going to the temple often heavenly father hears our thoughts and prayers, he is aware of our needs and wants. Be patient sweet Ash, there is a baby girl for you, and your family. I will have you in my thoughts and prayers. Love ya,
Mandee
Hey Ash- It's tiff (Andrea's friend) Just been making the rounds on the Balle girl blogs! These things are so cool! Looks like life is good in Arizona! Your little boy is adorable!
Your cookies look so good, you will have to share the recipe. It was so fun being with Rick and Brody this weekend, but missed you. Brody is a doll and Rick is so good with him. Shawna B.
Nicole accused me of blog stocking today because I haven't commented on people's blogs lately. So I thought I would let you know that I loved your amazingly long blog entry about your weekend with Brody. It looks like you had a lot of fun. I miss being able to really give Turner attention like that.
thank you so much for showing me this web site its nice to see pictures of brody and to see how big he is getting he looks like drake alot. it is such a blessing to know that brody is so loved and happy i knew you were the perfect family to pick i loved everything about you and thank you so much for everything please let brody know that i think of him every day and that i love him so much.
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