Ellie has really been growing up lately. It's kind of sad to see her leaving babyhood behind, but luckily she's not our last baby!
Potty-training is pretty much accomplished, except for when she sleeps. We don't really ask her if she has to go anymore; we trust her to come to us, except for when we're leaving the house, then she must at least try. Today was a mini-milestone when after her nap she asked to go potty while she still had a diaper on.
Her vocab and conversation skills are incredibly advanced (I think). She speaks in complete sentences all the time, and knows when to say thank you, you're welcome, bless you, things like that. The other day our friends Alex and Kendra were here for lunch and they were cracking up at the things she would say. We all laughed at something and she said "What's so funny?" She is also very imaginitive and has conversations with her "friends" often. Here is a typical conversation that I've had with her recently:
Ellie: uh oh
Me: what's wrong Ellie?
Ellie: It's Benny the bull!
Me: what's wrong with Benny?
Ellie: He's stuck in the gooey geyser! (this is all from a Dora dvd)
Me: oh no, what can we do?
Ellie: We have to help him!
She goes through many Dora episodes this way, acting them out with her "friends."
For the past week, she has had trouble sleeping, and I could not figure out why. Recently, I think I found the culprit. Her two-year molars are coming in on the bottom! She has one that has broken through, but the other side is still barely under the gums. I can't see any coming in on the top, but I'm assuming they're coming soon too. I was just thinking that I can't wait for teething to be done, but now we're starting all over!
All right, I think that's all the latest Ellie news. Here is a recent picture of her as a big girl.
Wednesday, March 07, 2007
All about Ellie
Posted by Kirsten at 11:31 AM
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4 comments:
I can't believe how big she's getting. I can't wait to see her again!! (oh yeah, and you and Jason) :)
Tara
such a big girl! Not too much longer and you'll all be home...can't wait!
Mom
She is looking older. That's great you got to see Kendra and Alex. Friday we leave for Tombstone--I was just remembering when you, Kendra, and Kevin were all there! It seems like so long ago!
I think Ellie must be ahead of the game too...Kyle still doesn't say most of the words she was spouting before you even left for Jordan! You and Jason must be great role models for her to have the manners she has so young; keep up the good work! She'll be "junior's" first role model most likely ;)!
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