Updates

Ella will be 2 1/2 on December 9th, so I thought it was time for a few updates before I forget them.

One is hurting my heart a little--Ella is calling me "Mom". "Mommy" is long gone these days. "Do you like this flower, Mom?" "What do you think, Mom?" Sometimes I refuse to answer until she calls me "Mommy"--is that so wrong?? Don't actually give me your answer, because I'm going to keep doing it anyway. :)

She sings AT THE TOP OF HER LUUUUUUNGS most of the day and definitely any time I can't be playing with her and she has to entertain herself. Her faves are "Hakuna Matata" and the Wonder Pets theme song, but she's working on Jingle Bells. I'll see if I can get Hal to upload her Candid Camera singing moment...

She's been cracking us up lately with the phrase "That was a good trick, guys." This is employed after something she means to do--showing off her dance moves, as well as after something she doesn't meant to do--jumping on the couch, falling off, and getting embarrassed that she made a tactical error.

We are officially in the process of redoing her room, complete with twin bed, new dresser, and lots of cute accessories. She is less than enthused about it--she's been sleeping with us for a looong time now. BUT she understands that Santa doesn't come if you don't sleep in your own bed like a big girl (somewhat cruel, but effective).

Some other things I can't think of at the moment, but those are the main points that I don't want to forget. She is silly and spunky and I'm so thankful for her. We are having the best time hanging together and learning from each other.