The World According to Ella #7

(We are having a funny night)

After we all got home, Ella was begging for her new favorite food "cheese and crackers". She had a decent dinner and a Jr Frosty, so I told her not tonight. (Part is laziness b/c I don't want to climb back into the Danger Zone for crackers, which will get crumbs all over the house requiring vaccuuming). She didn't really fight it. Later, I was reading a new library book to her so she and Sophia would go down b/f 9 pm. Sophia wouldn't sit still, so Ella and I read together while she was pointing at pictures of chickens in another book. It was one of those sweet moments. Then she and Sophia spend 2 or 3 minutes hugging, kissing and wrestling on the bed until it gets too rough and someone cries. After I put Sophia down, I was tucking in Ella. She was being really sweet and hugging me. I told her "You know Ella, there isn't anything in the world that I wouldn't do for you girls. I love you." She leaned back and said "what, momma?" I repeated myself and she smiled and said, "Does that mean you'll get me some cheese and crackers?" I laughed. Smart girl. She knew the answer and just laughed. She did get her Daddy's sense of humor even if she is MY mini-me!

The World According to Ella #7

Tonight the girls and I had to make a milk/OJ/bread run..in the rain. This afternoon, our kitchen cabinets/sink were torn out and there are three VERY loud dryers blasting 24/7.So, I decided we would go to Wendy's before the store. After an uneventful dinner at Wendy's, we headed to the store. Ella had fussed that it was her turn to hold the fairy wand that was left in the car after Halloween (which suited me, b/c Sophia uses it as a weapon). Halfway to the store, I heard banging on the window. Now Sophia had the wand. So, I asked Ella if she shared it with Sophia and she said "yes, momma. We share, remember?". I was so pleased I told her that she really was a great Big Sister now. She said thanks, paused, then said, "I liked Sophia ever since the baby store." I had to smile. I asked where the baby store was. She said," you know- far far away...in that good place." I asked her if we bought Sophia there and she said no. "She was in your belly and she tried to pop out one day. I saw her hand waving, so we got her out."I had to choke down the laughs at that point. I asked if God put her in my belly. She smiled and shook her head. "NO! First we went to the baby store and picked her, then she got in your belly and grew big. Then she popped out!" For some reason, Sophia was laughing and smiling and shaking her head during the whole story-almost like she understood us.

Speaking of which, this nice couple gave us free Jr Frosty coupons in Wendy's tonight. As the older lady bent over to pet Sophia's head, Sophia made a huge, stinky Bubble and laughed in the lady's face. She tried to pretend she didn't hear it and just walked away. (She was a proper lady...unlike me I guess). So classic.

Park It

Sophia and I ventured to Riverfront Park in Cayce after Starbucks. She was amazed by all the trees and water and birds. She is starting to point things out more and her words make a lot more sense. She makes the sweetest surprised face when she sees something new or exciting. Unfortunately, she is learning to avoid the camera. She thinks its a fun game and laughs and turns back to face me when she sees the camera go away! Turkey...

New Traditions

For a long time now, when my parents come into town, my Dad goes to Starbucks on Sundays and gets a Frappacino (?sp) for everyone who has been good over the weekend. (Sometimes that means no one deserves one!) Ella loves it. She gets a sugar-free, decaf, hazelnut frap-no whip. Well, she and Daddy have started going to Starbucks on Sundays before church. He loves showing her off. Well, today we ALL ventured to Starbucks for drinks and lemon poundcake. We learned sad new today, Pa. They will no longer be making decaf frappacinos. No frap for Ella. She has enough energy. They found some other frozen vanilla drink for her to become addicted to.

Brr...trick or treat...smell my feet..

Friday night we went to the Jennings' house for the second year in a row. We enjoyed some pre-event Subway for dinner. Their children dressed up as a pink lady and a "cool guy" (he looked like James Dean-so precious). Ella and Sophia wore their costumes for the THIRD time. Wed we went to Boo at the Zoo, then Thurs we went to my old high school and trick-or-treated. Some of the high school kids dressed up the classroom doors and wore costumes. It was a little too spooky for Ella. I couldn't get any pics b/c it was too dark. Sophia didn't know what to do, so I had to hold her the whole time (she is heavy). Kids were everywhere and it was dark. They were very generous with the candy. I was disappointed with some of our friends' neighbors. Some people had their houses decorated and even had their pumpkins lit on the porch, but wouldn't answer the door to give out candy! I remember growing up, there were very few houses that didn't have their lights on. We would be out pretty late with our dad and the people in our neighborhood were up in age for the most part. Is the recession that bad? On the other hand, there was another family who had a huge fire in their house not too long ago and it looks like major construction is happening. As we walked by we noticed the sweet owner was still handing out candy and glow-in-the-dark bracelets even though they couldn't live in the house. Now, that's the spirit!

Pony Rides

We pulled the pony out of the attic the other day. At first, Sophia was terrified. Now, she is constantly pulling it out and getting on and off of it. Supernanny filmed this the other day. It looks like she has decided showing off for the camera is fun.

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