She doesn't even need me for a bath...

MommyToAshley wrote: Ashley has to put her own toys in the tub, she used to put them in one at a time. This can take some time. Well, tonight she figured out it was easier to dump the whole bucket. (Actually it is a spaghetti strainer with holes, lol)

But, once she is in the tub, she doesn't need me any more. I will put shampoo on Ashley's hair but she likes to do the washing.. she will rub and pat it in her hair. Then, I call off the body parts and she washes them off with her washcloth... face, arms, back, belly, hands, legs, feet, toes (or piggies) and buns. (When she washes her buns, it is the cutest thing). All she needs me for is to rinse her hair, and she will probably do that on her own soon too. I guess just like my post in the BF forum, I am a little sad she is growing up so fast. The fact that she doesn't need me to take a bath is just another reminder that she is becoming such a big girl.

Before anyone gets alarmed, I wouldn't dare dream of leaving her alone in the bathtub, that's not what I meant.

kimberley replied: oh boy sounds like you are having a rough day. it's tough when they get all independent in a blink of an eye. but i bet the bath wouldn't be the same without you calling out her parts and stuff. she still needs you! just in different ways now. she still needed your shoulder to snuggle on before bed, she will always need your loving smile and hugs. you are momma... now let's hear you roar!

MommyToAshley replied: ROAR!!!
I AM HER MOMMY AND ALWAYS WILL BE!



You are right, I was having a rough day. I was starting to get a little depressed because Ashley has done a number of things today that made me realize how independant she has become. I was feeling a little un-needed.

Thanks for the pep talk, I needed that!

CantWait replied: More hugs for ya

A&A'smommy replied: awwwwie ashley will ALWAYS need you, your her mommy and she loves you!! Im 18 and still need my mommy!!!!! ((((BIG HUGS))))

MomToMany replied: More to you! It's SO hard to see them get so independent so fast. But she still needs you to name off all the body parts to wash, and for her hair. I know I get very emotional (especially being PG) whenever Hannah does something that she used to need me for. It's just nt fair for them to grow up so fast!

aspenblue1 replied: Aww Ashley will always need you. I know it is so hard sometimes it is depressing when they don't need you to do stuff for them.

Kirstenmumof3 replied: I'm sorry she is growing up so fast Dee Dee.

ediep replied: wow!! I can't get over how big she is getting! She really amazes me! I can't believe that she is only a few weeks older than Jason. You should be so proud of yourself, you have taught her so much! You have one smart little lady!!

MommyToAshley replied: Thanks everyone, I was really missing the "baby" in Ashley yesterday, but I am doing better today. I knew I could count on you all for some support. And, it helped that I got lots of hugs this morning too.

booey2 replied: Just getting to read this this morning, sounds like its time for Ashley to have a sibling. Hint Hint . As the others have said, she will need you til the day you have passed on to the next world. Hugs to you.

DansMom replied: I agree that you should be proud of all you've taught her and how smart she is! It makes me realize that I've been lazy at bath time. I do all of the washing and rinsing while Daniel plays with his toys. We name the animals in the tub, but that's getting old and he knows them all by heart. Starting tonight, we are naming off body parts and he can start trying to use the washcloth himself. Thanks for the inspiration!

MommyToAshley replied:
Thanks for the kind words, but I have to admit that it wasn't really my idea to teach Ashley to wash herself ... she wouldn't let me do it. She wanted to do it herself. Since I wanted to participate, I get to name off the body parts and make sure she doesn't miss anything. She loves to play with her toys tooo....she'd stay in there all day if I'd let her.

Maddie&EthansMom replied: Awwww! I know how you feel. Maddie grew up way too fast. She became independent far earlier than DH and I expected her to. I agree with everyone else...it just proves that you are doing a great job with her and teaching her to grow and learn. Some kiddos just have a stronger will. I know Maddie does.

maliksmommy replied: I just can't get over how much Ashley knows. She is such a smartie pants They do grow up so fast, but you know she will always need her mommy, even in 30 years she will need you. You should be proud of what an independent girl you are raising, it's a good thing!