Thursday, June 27, 2013

EVB: 3 Years + 8 Months Old!

Ellen is officially 3 years and 8 months old ... and still seems older and bigger to us each day. Our little lady has been loving the warm summer weather (now that it's finally here) and can't get enough of playing outside. Considering we still don't have a yard to call our own, we've been making lots of trips to the local parks and, of course, to Omma & Boppa's pool. Here's what Ellen is up to these days:

  • Continuing to crack us up with the things she says. One of my latest favorites is if someone says something funny, Ellen will reply "Hey, that's my line!" (No clue where she got that one from ... ?!) And a few new Ellenisms: "Cavette" = Corvette and "Tall Bunkin" = Paul Bunyon. :)
  • Being attentive to June's needs. Ellen is quick to help June if she drops something, needs help reaching a toy from a shelf, etc. She's so in tune with June's needs that she often notices June requires assistance before I do!
  • Helping out around the house. Whenever I get out the broom to sweep, Ellen bolts to the playroom to get her little broom to help me. She's also great at setting the table and clearing her dishes after a meal without anyone having to ask her to do so. I love this!
  • Getting excited about dance/tumbling class. Ellen's new class at the Y starts next week and she can't wait!
  • Dressing herself and selecting her outfits all on her own. Ellen is still learning to coordinate tops with bottoms and pick out socks that match the outfit ... For now, there's a lot of "loud" ensembles going on with crazy accessories. She's so proud of herself when she comes out of her bedroom all dressed each morning that I don't have the heart to tell her what she's chosen doesn't match. :)

Happy Girl! (Notice the fish shirt, flower shorts and Christmas socks!)

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