Toddler bed night #2

So two nights ago it was time to switch my little girl to her toddler bed. My hubby was so scared he kept saying "oh great this will be fun". To his surprise he was wrong. She climbed right up into bed layed down with her favorite big bird and went right to sleep. I though how great this is. Well I spoke to soon because yesterday there was no such thing as nap time. I did the normal routine, put on her music, tucked her in, gave her big bird and walked out the door. The next thing I know I hear her talking so I peek in and she is sitting in bed with about ten books reading out loud! Although it was cute I had to take the books and lay her back down. Long story short she never took a nap :( But when bed time rolled around she hopped in bed and went right to sleep again. She did fall out of bed last night but that was a minor incedent and she went right back to sleep. This morning she woke up earlier than normal and when I went to get her she was once again laying in bed with a book reading it to herself! Anyone got some advice on how to get her to take a nap? Not only do I need the hour or two of peace everyday but she gets WAY to crabby without a nap.

Top 3 reasons I love and hate being a marine wife

I am going to start this thing out with my top 3 reason I love being a marine wife and top 3 why I hate it.

Top 3 reason I love being a marine wife

#3 Seeing my hubby in some sort of uniform everyday



#2 The way I feel knowing my husband is making a difference in this world

#1 All the wonderful  friends I have made all over the world

Top 3 reasons I hate being a marine wife

#3 Moving (and it's usually at the worst time)

#2 Being so far away from family when I need them the most

#1 DEPLOYMENTS

So if anyone is reading this I would love to hear your top reasons for loving and hating being a military wife. And for all those nonmilitary I will come up with something for you all later :)