Tonight while posing for pictures with Aunt Katie, we instructed Kinsey and Ellie to kiss Jack on the cheek. Ellie promptly refused, protesting "he smells like a boy." It got a good laugh out of all the adults.
-ED
Monday, June 21, 2010
Thursday, June 17, 2010
3!!! (It's the magic number)
Happy birthday to the sweetest girl I know! What a wonderful three years it's been! I love you!
This "magic number" also represents the number of parties she's had - Grammy's the 5th, ours the 12th, and Nanny and the quilting ladies today. As per usual, Ellie came home from quilting with painted nails (thanks to Ms. Diane). However, today she also came home with her own make-up/glam kit. She is so excited about this gift! I've already had more glittery lotions and balms applied to me than I ever thought possible - she is such a girly, girl.
After dinner tonight, EM and I sang her happy birthday and let her blow out a "3" candle on some leftover ice cream cake. It was a nice, quiet recognition of this very special day.
-ED
This "magic number" also represents the number of parties she's had - Grammy's the 5th, ours the 12th, and Nanny and the quilting ladies today. As per usual, Ellie came home from quilting with painted nails (thanks to Ms. Diane). However, today she also came home with her own make-up/glam kit. She is so excited about this gift! I've already had more glittery lotions and balms applied to me than I ever thought possible - she is such a girly, girl.
After dinner tonight, EM and I sang her happy birthday and let her blow out a "3" candle on some leftover ice cream cake. It was a nice, quiet recognition of this very special day.
-ED
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Party
Last week we gathered at Grammy's to celebrate the birthdays of her three June grand babies (including Ellie). It was a nice, albeit hot, gathering and Ellie played nice and had fun.
Today we're having people over to celebrate Ellie's third birthday. Once again, it'll be hot. And aside from the standard birthday fare and the standard cast of characters, this gathering will be special because it will be the first one shared with my dad and step-mom (Lisa).
They arrived last night from Florida. Ellie had never met them prior to yesterday, and while she is still trying to warm up to "grand dad," Ellie has taken to Lisa quickly - it's pretty funny how fast they hit it off.
Anyhow, I'm sure there will be more to write about following the party... we'll see.
-ED
Today we're having people over to celebrate Ellie's third birthday. Once again, it'll be hot. And aside from the standard birthday fare and the standard cast of characters, this gathering will be special because it will be the first one shared with my dad and step-mom (Lisa).
They arrived last night from Florida. Ellie had never met them prior to yesterday, and while she is still trying to warm up to "grand dad," Ellie has taken to Lisa quickly - it's pretty funny how fast they hit it off.
Anyhow, I'm sure there will be more to write about following the party... we'll see.
-ED
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Flying, new bed and classic retort
NOTE: This entry was originally posted Thursday night, May 20, 2010. However, I was quickly alerted that such a posting would possibly give away a surprise party that was in the works. As such, I've delayed the posting until now. Hope this helps.
Sorry the posting is as sparse as it is. That's what happens when real life and a three (nearly) year old wear you down. Oh well.
In the morning, Ellie and EM join Nanny and Pa for a weekend trip to Philly. Once again, I'll be all by my lonesome (sort of). Ellie seems to be looking forward to the experience (Phil-E-delphia) and flying. I'll certainly miss her.
As EM was packing for the trip, it dawned on us that this is Ellie's last night in her crib. She has never once asked to not sleep in her crib. She's never tried to get out of her crib. We're pretty lucky, I guess. But with her third birthday fast approaching, we've been talking to her about getting "big girl" bedroom furniture. Well, we learned today that the furniture we selected for her arrives Monday. So tonight she's in her crib. Friday and Saturday she's with EM in a hotel bed. Sunday we have to have her old furniture out, so she'll probably sleep on a twin mattress on the floor. Yet another milestone. As much as we're all looking forward to this and we've tried to "talk it up", I feel certain it will ultimately be met with some resistance and tears.
Finally, overheard while packing...
EM (to Ellie): How many times must I repeat myself?!
Ellie (without skipping a beat): Three times.
-ED
Sorry the posting is as sparse as it is. That's what happens when real life and a three (nearly) year old wear you down. Oh well.
In the morning, Ellie and EM join Nanny and Pa for a weekend trip to Philly. Once again, I'll be all by my lonesome (sort of). Ellie seems to be looking forward to the experience (Phil-E-delphia) and flying. I'll certainly miss her.
As EM was packing for the trip, it dawned on us that this is Ellie's last night in her crib. She has never once asked to not sleep in her crib. She's never tried to get out of her crib. We're pretty lucky, I guess. But with her third birthday fast approaching, we've been talking to her about getting "big girl" bedroom furniture. Well, we learned today that the furniture we selected for her arrives Monday. So tonight she's in her crib. Friday and Saturday she's with EM in a hotel bed. Sunday we have to have her old furniture out, so she'll probably sleep on a twin mattress on the floor. Yet another milestone. As much as we're all looking forward to this and we've tried to "talk it up", I feel certain it will ultimately be met with some resistance and tears.
Finally, overheard while packing...
EM (to Ellie): How many times must I repeat myself?!
Ellie (without skipping a beat): Three times.
-ED
Monday, April 26, 2010
Neigh Neigh
Ellie took to Neigh Neigh sometime in the fall I believe. She loves to sleep with him and pretend to ride on him. His poor neck is getting so floppy from how she holds him.
She really has an affinity for animals. She loves girlie things like princess and jewelry, but animals tend to be at the top.
Her other love is music. She sings and plays her pretend instruments. Over the weekend her and ED came to visit me at a local 5k that I organize. Ellie was insistent for days that she bring her plastic drum with her to play for the runners as they cross the finish. She brought it and played that drum with pride.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Dinner conversation
Tonight at dinner, and seemingly out of nowhere, Ellie said "damn." Here's what followed:
Me: What?
Ellie: Damn.
EM: Why did you say that?
Ellie: My Mickey phone is broken.
(EM and I struggle to contain our laughter.)
EM (to Ellie): That's not a nice word. Don't say that again.
EM (to me): I blame you.
-ED
Me: What?
Ellie: Damn.
EM: Why did you say that?
Ellie: My Mickey phone is broken.
(EM and I struggle to contain our laughter.)
EM (to Ellie): That's not a nice word. Don't say that again.
EM (to me): I blame you.
-ED
Monday, April 12, 2010
Eater Egg Hunts
These pics are a little late. They are from Easter weekend. Ellie had a great time with two Easter egg hunts. Her favorite part was eating the jelly beans.
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