Astonished, part two

Earlier this month, I commented on my amazement over the things this girl says. Fact is, she does it every day. And it's not just the words; it's the thought process - I'll remind you, she's not even two. Anyhow, I just usually fail to post about it all because I don't have the time or the energy. Well, tonight she gave several more examples and it just so happens that I have the wherewithal to post about it. This particular moment started with her asking me to hug her baby doll.

Ellie: Daddy pat baby's back.

I comply.

Ellie: Daddy sing baby song.

Me: Which song do you want me to sing?

Ellie: Rock bye baby in treetop.

I comply.

Ellie: Boo-boo take picture of daddy and baby.

She then proceeded to take her toy camera and snap a picture. All EM and I could do was smile and shake our heads in disbelief.

-ED

Emphatic

The following conversation took place this morning as we arrived at Nanny's for the day:

Ellie: No see Nanny.

Me: Do you wanna see Papa?

Ellie: Yes. Not Nanny. No see Nanny.

I know no harm was meant. I also know she loves her Nanny dearly and enjoys spending time with her. This was evidenced by Ellie's wild laughter on the bed, moments later, as Nanny played with her. I only bring this up because it was so funny to me given the emphasis of her declaration.

-ED

Ellie's Easter Egg Hunts

Our first Easter egg hunt was at Grammy and Poppy's on Saturday. Ellie loved it. She was great at finding the eggs. She loved opening them to find what was inside. Most eggs were filled with goldfish and "tebby bear" cookies. Ellie then had about fifteen more egg hunts. Eggs were hidden again at Grammy's, in our living room, in Ellie's bedroom, and outside our house over and over again. The egg hunting never got old. She had a great time!

I am astonished by...

...some of the things that come out of this girl's mouth.

We just got home from an Easter celebration at Grammy's house. One of Ellie's gifts was a candy duck, and we don't want her to have it. Of course, Ellie noticed the duck as we were unpacking. So we tried to explain to her (and demonstrate) how the packaging could not be opened. Her response: "Mommy, use the scissors." She's not even twenty-two months old. Amazing.

-ED

Happy Birthday Nanny!

Thank you for taking such good care of me when Mommy and Daddy are at work!
You are the best Nanny a Booboo could have.
I love you
Ellie Rose

Tell your mommy you need a brother

Ellie spends most Thursdays at church with Nanny and the quilting ladies. Last Thursday one of the ladies brought in her three month old grandson. Later that night I asked her if she saw a baby.

Her response: "Need a brother"

Hmm- who do you think put this in her head? Most of you might say Nanny, but it wasn't (or so she says). It is Nanny's friends.

-EM

Where does Papa work?

Ellie's answer: "At the money store."

Me: "Ellie, where does Daddy work?"

Ellie: "At the money store."

-EM

I knew it!

I couldn't quite conceive of the exact moment I would come to regret this purchase, but I knew it was only a matter of time. Well, unfortunately, I got my answer at 4am this morning as Ellie, wide awake since 2:30, decided it was time to play the cymbals. And play them she did.

-ED

My hot dogs

Last night-

Me: Ellie, Aunt Katie is going to come visit friday.

Ellie: Aunt Katie no take my hot dogs.

For those of you that don't know her, AK does not share food, especially hot dogs and dessert.
AK has passed this trait onto Ellie.

-EM