Playmate Come Out and Play With Me

Ella has had a long list of imaginary playmates recently. I think the very first one was Ron from the Harry Potter movies. Next was Harry Potter himself, then Peter Pan and the littlest Darling child, Michael Darling. Oh, and I cannot forget Christopher Robin. I am sure there are a few more in-between there, but I can't recall them right now.

The latest imaginary playmate is none other than John Smith. Yes, thee John Smith. The one who was an explorer and friend of Pocahontas. I'm serious.

We watched Disney's Pocahontas the other day and since then Ella has been on many adventures with John (I'm on a first name basis with him). They have explored every inch of the house together and have had some exciting climbing adventures over the couch. She and Mr. Smith may have even walked across a log bridge or two.

By the way, have you watched any of the Disney movies recently as an adult? Pocahontas leaves me wondering if there will ever be a love connection between her and John Smith. Also, LOVE LOVE LOVE Snow White, that prince is pretty charming (I know, I know, Prince Charming is actually in Cinderella).

Oh and I know I owe you all a post on how cloth diapering is going. I will get to it soon. For now I will leave you with the knowledge that I am slightly obsessed with it.

A Conversation with Ella #11

This was Ella's observance while downtown the other day.

Ella: While running up and down a ramp she stops and points, "That car is broken!"

Me: After laughing a moment, " No, they just took the top off their car because it's warm out and they like to have the wind blow on them."

We had just finished painting pottery, enjoying a cookie and gift shopping and she was full of energy.

Time is of the Essence!

Ah, do you hear that? That's the sound of two little ones napping at the same time. Quinn always goes down for a nap at the same time every day (unless Paul is home, then our whole schedule gets out of whack). Today though, TODAY, Ella decides she wants to take a nap in my bed while I shower. I tucked her in with a little brown bear that was mine as a kid and she passed out. Only thing is, she is in undies rather than a pull-up so this will be an interesting first experience. I am not too concerned though, I can just throw the sheets in the wash and the mattress is semi-old anyway.

Speaking of wash, I finally did it. Did what you ask? I switched over to cloth diapers. More on that another post because I can hear Quinn crying...oops, I forgot to turn on the monitor.

Until next time!

The House is Alive with the Sound of Music

This morning so far has been spent listening to the Sound of Music soundtrack. Ella is obsessed with the movie and loves prancing around the house acting out all the songs. I had Quinn attempting a laugh this morning with my impression of trying to sing in a British accent a la Julie Andrews.

I love mornings like this.