My name

from right to left l, l, e, e, i

Ellie has known how to spell her name for a long time. Tonight I asked her to write her name. We have not been practicing. Occasionally when drawing I may ask her to draw a letter, but never her name.

So I was floored with the above attempt.

The letters may be written randomly on the page, but she got them all
right BY HERSELF!

In the interests of...

...being "fair and balanced," I must report that Ellie has been better behaved today. Included in this "about face" was a surprise visit for lunch at my office (thanks Nans).

-ED

Happy Bday?

Today is my bday. No big deal, really. But, it would be nice to have a little girl who isn't whining, crying and fussing all day long. Alas, that is not what we got at all. In fact, from the moment she woke up she's pretty much been a terror. Really. I can't think of the last time I saw/heard EM this mad. Maybe next year will be better.

-ED