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Apparently, if you want the sweetest kisses from Ellie, you just have to play dead. However, you may also get trampled on by an elephant…
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Ellie’s 4th (!) Christmas
It always seems weird to count how many times a child has experienced an annual event, because it’s always one more than their age since their birthday is the last thing they do before turning another year older. Thus, even though Ellie is only 3, this is already her fourth Christmas, which just seems nuts!
We didn’t do too much over the holiday and just enjoyed each other’s company with few other commitments to get in the way. It was much needed. Continue reading “Ellie’s 4th (!) Christmas”
Preparing for Portland
Ellie was born and raised in Florida, so for her, 65F (18C) is cool.
However, in March we’ll be moving permanently to Portland, OR. As such, Ellie is going to need a little adjustment to what the weather is like outside of the tropics. Continue reading “Preparing for Portland”
When they get along…
… they’re adorable with one another.
Like any siblings, particularly those close in age, Ellie & Jack don’t always get along.
However, when they do, Ellie is so nurturing with Jack and he really shows his appreciation for her. Today, they went to the park and Ellie very sweetly took Jack’s hand and guided him down the path towards the park. 😍 Continue reading “When they get along…”
Putting her own shoes on
While packing the car up to go on a trip, I asked Ellie to put her shoes on while I got things in the car, which she’s very capable of doing.
She chose to wear a particularly snug pair of shoes so while I’m in the driveway with the car, I start to hear this dragging noise. Then from behind the car appears Ellie who had managed to get one shoe on, but couldn’t quite manage the other one, so she took the initiative to put one of Mama’s shoes on so that she could walk outside and get help from me. Genius child 😍 Continue reading “Putting her own shoes on”
Ellie’s Halloween costume
This year, Ellie decided she wanted to be a construction worker for Halloween again. Since we already had the costume, I was all about reusing something instead of spending money on something she’ll wear once.
She fits into it much better than she did last year, as if we needed more proof that she’s growing up and getting bigger all the time. Continue reading “Ellie’s Halloween costume”
Ellie’s first day at school
This summer, Ellie started school. She’s currently going three mornings a week and it’s been fantastic for her. She’s making friends, enjoying the independence and it’s making her much more confident and assertive.
The other day was the first time I got to take her to school and meet her teachers and classmates and I’m really happy with where she is. I’m very happy that we made the decision to have her go. Continue reading “Ellie’s first day at school”
Pro cyclist
Her bike may not have pedals yet, but she’s certainly mastering getting around on it. Continue reading “Pro cyclist”
Monthly daddy/daughter date at Starbucks and Home Depot
Recently, we came to learn that Home Depot runs a free monthly workshop for kids where they make something simple and different each month.
Locally, Home Depot just happens to be next door to Starbucks, so once a month, Ellie and I start off by having breakfast at Starbucks and then doing the class at Home Depot. Continue reading “Monthly daddy/daughter date at Starbucks and Home Depot”
Drinking white wine
Ellie’s moving on from drinking from “sippie cups” so we’re trying to find her smaller cups and glasses to work from.
While at Oma’s many weeks ago though, the only glass that Oma could seem to produce was a small disposable wine glass, so Ellie got to drink “white wine” (almond milk). Continue reading “Drinking white wine”