Girl's Night with my Little Girl

This weekend Ryan went out of town for a retreat with our church's summer interns. I know that lots of husbands travel for work or leave their families for months at a time for military deployments but that doesn't make it any easier when it is MY husband that has to go somewhere. Our home feels different, things are too quiet, I never sleep well, and I just plain miss his companionship. At least this time it was just for one night. We were sad to say goodbye to him but I planned a fun night for us girls. 

Starting with a trip to Costco! We picked up a few things, ate a few samples, and then headed home.

Next up - s'mores! Gooey chocolately marshmallow goodness. This was Eva's first time to have a s'more. I always expect her to be super excited when I introduce her to anything new, but really she is always serious at first. Like she had to observe the marshmallow and be sure she liked it. She was enjoying making a big mess until the marshmallow goo made her arm stick together at her elbow.  Then she cried.

After that it was off to the tub to wash off all that stickiness! She cleans up so cute :) 

We ended our evening by cuddling and watching Elmo together in the big bed. I was hoping she would fall asleep there because I want her to be able to sleep in a regular bed when we stay with my parents and Ryan's parents when Ryan goes to camp later in the summer. I had no such luck. She liked watching the movie and cuddling. She was not interested in sleeping. After about 20 minutes of quiet time I tried to say good night and leave her all tucked in but she definitely didn't want that. She ended up back in her crib. 

The next morning Eva wanted to wake up bright and early at 6 AM....umm, I do not think so. She usually sleeps until at least 8 so I told her to go back to sleep and ended up having to wake her up at 8:45AM. I guess she was tired after all. Then we met my bff Erica at a park in Irving and had a great time playing! Now we are just waiting for Ryan to come home....