Her idea for wearing her dress:
But she did share her "zebra" donut with Kitty. So tender. Love this child.
Friday, August 2, 2013
School prep
Ellie is not a fan of clothing as she is likely to tell you. So seeing this challenge in advance we are trying to prepare her for school which is a mere two weeks away. In an effort to get her used to and comfortable in her school uniform I encouraged her with a donut. Not Entenmann. Not Publix. Dunkin donuts-the king of donuts.
That didn't cut it. Here is our final compromise. After ten minutes sitting and watching Molly and me enjoy our delightful treats, thus is as far as she could go:
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Make believe
Ellie's creative play is fierce. She asks to be the "bad girl" and not the police and creates new games like "dead mermaid". Ka-Chop has a run for its money!
Thursday, June 27, 2013
They DO listen
Ellie: I'm a mother
Molly: Ellie, when you're a mother you'll be 31.
Ellie: ok. I'm 31 and I'm the mother.
Yes. I sing!!
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Catching UP... kind of anyway
Well, I have been tardy! The girls are now 5 and 7! Yes, just this week. I missed a whole year of blogging moments!! So, let me rack my brain as far back as it will go and begin with recent Ellie-isms which include the following:
In response to my question about why she was saying hateful things lately, "Well, Mama. they pop in my head and they puke out my mouth". Can't argue with that, it's happened to me! So, we decided to pray for self-control.
After initiating a new rewards based chore system, she finally came up with a contribution of a chore for herself. "Mama, I didn't make a poopers yesterday or the day before that. That's what you can reward me for. Making a pooper!".
Ellie has a wonderful love of music. (Much like her grandpa!). Like the song says, she learned to dance before walking and sing before talking. It's just in her. So I knew the CD Boombox would be a great hit. What I hadn't considered was the past year under the influence of two incredibly wonderful Spanish speaking ladies as preK4 Teachers. So I was a bit surprised to walk into her room to find her jamming to the spanish station on the radio!
Molly has her sweetness coming through the written word these days. First Grade has brought with it a wonderful new way of expressing herself. I am seeing glimpses of myself in her so much. She writes some days about how she loves me, her dad, her sister... and on others, she writes me a note, slips it under the door and runs off. Those generally discuss her frustration with me... at least we're communicating! Praying that always continues, no matter the vessel used. Her passion and sensitivity are unique to her. She is a nurturing teacher type and loves to help those around her, any age. I love that compassion about her.
Ellie had Kindergarten round up recently where she had the exciting opportunity to meet some teachers, see the classrooms and learn about some of the things she'll be doing. Her response to the Kindergarten Teacher's three questions based on the excitement she must be feeling to be entering kindergarten were all met with her Stone Cold Face. No emotion, just held the stare of her teacher. what a handful.
Molly had a less wonderful year this year. While First Grade improved writing and introduced more advanced math skills, it was through a rather cranky teacher who yelled frequently at the class. she was brought to exasperation when it happened one day that the teacher actually yelled at her! She had come to terms with the class being yelled at, but was appalled that she would be singled out. Maybe mortified is a better word. this teacher brought my daughter to tears on more than one occasion. We are all glad to be going into 2nd grade.
Well, we have family here for a visit today so I'll do more catching up later. I'm gonna figure out how to blog from my phone... love that thing!
Love you all!
In response to my question about why she was saying hateful things lately, "Well, Mama. they pop in my head and they puke out my mouth". Can't argue with that, it's happened to me! So, we decided to pray for self-control.
After initiating a new rewards based chore system, she finally came up with a contribution of a chore for herself. "Mama, I didn't make a poopers yesterday or the day before that. That's what you can reward me for. Making a pooper!".
Ellie has a wonderful love of music. (Much like her grandpa!). Like the song says, she learned to dance before walking and sing before talking. It's just in her. So I knew the CD Boombox would be a great hit. What I hadn't considered was the past year under the influence of two incredibly wonderful Spanish speaking ladies as preK4 Teachers. So I was a bit surprised to walk into her room to find her jamming to the spanish station on the radio!
Molly has her sweetness coming through the written word these days. First Grade has brought with it a wonderful new way of expressing herself. I am seeing glimpses of myself in her so much. She writes some days about how she loves me, her dad, her sister... and on others, she writes me a note, slips it under the door and runs off. Those generally discuss her frustration with me... at least we're communicating! Praying that always continues, no matter the vessel used. Her passion and sensitivity are unique to her. She is a nurturing teacher type and loves to help those around her, any age. I love that compassion about her.
Ellie had Kindergarten round up recently where she had the exciting opportunity to meet some teachers, see the classrooms and learn about some of the things she'll be doing. Her response to the Kindergarten Teacher's three questions based on the excitement she must be feeling to be entering kindergarten were all met with her Stone Cold Face. No emotion, just held the stare of her teacher. what a handful.
Molly had a less wonderful year this year. While First Grade improved writing and introduced more advanced math skills, it was through a rather cranky teacher who yelled frequently at the class. she was brought to exasperation when it happened one day that the teacher actually yelled at her! She had come to terms with the class being yelled at, but was appalled that she would be singled out. Maybe mortified is a better word. this teacher brought my daughter to tears on more than one occasion. We are all glad to be going into 2nd grade.
Well, we have family here for a visit today so I'll do more catching up later. I'm gonna figure out how to blog from my phone... love that thing!
Love you all!
Monday, July 9, 2012
Uncle Morgan Questions 2013 Update
1. Why do birds get to fly?
Molly: Because they love flying and that helps them hunt for food
Molly 2013:
Ellie: If they don't then they're not birds
Ellie 2013: Because the like flies
2. What makes a rainbow?
Molly: Sunlight and rain
Molly 2013:
3. What were the 1980s like?
Molly: They were old
Molly 2013:
4. Why do Grandpas wear socks up to their knees?
Molly: Because they like it that way and it is comfortable (comshterbull in our pronunciation) :)
Molly 2013:
5. Why do some people have brown eyes?
Molly: Cause God made them that way
Molly 2013:
6. If you were born in India what would be different?
Molly: I would talk "India" and I wouldn't be with you (me, mommy).
Molly 2013:
7. Why do balloons make such a loud noise when they pop?
Molly: They're full of air and the air "bursteses".
Molly 2013:
8. How does a car work?
Molly: By engines
Molly 2013:
9. How old is the oldest tree?
Molly: 27 0r 37 (ouch) or 101
Molly 2013:
10.Why do clouds look so fluffy?
Molly: Cause they're like cotton candy
Molly 2013:
11. Whose face do you think should be on Money and why?
Molly: It's supposed to be our presidents
Molly 2013:
12. Why do doggies have tails
Molly: Because God made them that way
Molly 2013
Ellie: Because God made them that way.
Ellie 2013: Cause if they don't have tails, they'll look like humans sitting.
Molly: Because they love flying and that helps them hunt for food
Molly 2013:
Ellie: If they don't then they're not birds
Ellie 2013: Because the like flies
2. What makes a rainbow?
Molly: Sunlight and rain
Molly 2013:
Ellie: Because God made them that way
Ellie 2013: Rain3. What were the 1980s like?
Molly: They were old
Molly 2013:
Ellie: It was great
Ellie 2013: nice4. Why do Grandpas wear socks up to their knees?
Molly: Because they like it that way and it is comfortable (comshterbull in our pronunciation) :)
Molly 2013:
Ellie: Because they like it that way
Ellie 2013: Because they're old5. Why do some people have brown eyes?
Molly: Cause God made them that way
Molly 2013:
Ellie: Because they are great and God made them that way
Ellie 2013: Because thats their color that God made them.6. If you were born in India what would be different?
Molly: I would talk "India" and I wouldn't be with you (me, mommy).
Molly 2013:
Ellie: Because God made them that way
Ellie 2013: {Shrugging Shoulders} I don't know7. Why do balloons make such a loud noise when they pop?
Molly: They're full of air and the air "bursteses".
Molly 2013:
Ellie: Because they are balloons and they pop and God made them that way.
Ellie 2013: It's because that, it pops like a boom boom boom cause God made em like that. They just pop by making a boom sound8. How does a car work?
Molly: By engines
Molly 2013:
Ellie: We drive it
Ellie 2013: With pushing the wheel and driving it.9. How old is the oldest tree?
Molly: 27 0r 37 (ouch) or 101
Molly 2013:
Ellie: Really very, very old
Ellie 2013: So old10.Why do clouds look so fluffy?
Molly: Cause they're like cotton candy
Molly 2013:
Ellie: Because God made them that way
Ellie 2013: Because they're clouds and they have meatloaf.11. Whose face do you think should be on Money and why?
Molly: It's supposed to be our presidents
Molly 2013:
Ellie: A person
Ellie 2013: I don't know12. Why do doggies have tails
Molly: Because God made them that way
Molly 2013
Ellie: Because God made them that way.
Ellie 2013: Cause if they don't have tails, they'll look like humans sitting.
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