Ella's New Words

Ella is saying new words all the time and I am having trouble remembering all of them. Last Friday we went to the zoo and Ethan was yelling 'shark' as we watched a shark swim over our heads. Ella said 'shark' repeating her brother. It was clear as day when she said it too. On Saturday, Ella told Briscoe to 'stop' barking after hearing Daddy tell Briscoe the same thing. On Sunday, Grandma Dinky asked Ella how her carrot was and she replied 'good.' Then, Ella said 'hi' to me this morning too. It's so cute to hear her talk. Although I think my favorite part is hearing her talk in gibberish.

Ethan is Growing Up

Ethan is becoming such a big little boy. One day this week his pull ups were dry from about 8am to 4pm. This is a BIG deal as he is not too fond of "going potty" all the time. This morning was a huge milestone. He told me he had to go #2 and then proceeded to do so. I am so proud of him. It may have helped that he gets one M&M for #1 and two M&M's for #2. The bribery is finally starting to pay off. We have been working on this for a while now and I finally think he is understanding what we are trying to teach him. Way to go Ethan!!

Daddy with Ethan and Ella

She Grows Up So Fast!

Ella is now saying so many words. Yesterday, Auntie Allison heard her say "poop" as she was changing her diaper. Just afterwards, I was holding her and I gave her the choice to go to Auntie Allison or to get down. Ella very clearly said "down." Today she sat in a booster seat to color with Lily and Ethan. At dinner Daddy asked Ella question and she replied "yeah" twice. While getting ready for bath, I was taking off her shirt and left it around her neck. I asked Ella if she could take it off and in no time she was running around naked. She can climb in and out of a rocking chair without falling all by herself. Ella is also trying to do somersaults too.  She knows what she wants and will 'tell' you. She is growing so very fast!! Great job Miss Ella!!!

What a Birthday!

Today has been so eventful! Briscoe somehow managed to get poop on the kitchen floor. I was lucky enough to be able to wash the floor, wash the dog (this is not easy), clean the tub and floor of the bathroom and vacuum the house. All before 8:30 am. Maybe next year there can be a little less cleaning involved. Or a lot. That would be nice! ;)