Terrible twos? Or a bad day (or two, or three...)?

Yesterday was te worst day of Ellie's life, for me! My sweet little girl tested everything and anything yesterday. Nothing was good enough, everything I did or said was wrong, she hit, kicked, screamed. You name it, yesterday was the day. At 7:00 (at night) I finally had enough and literally walked out the door. I was convinced she hated me and was crying like a baby. Ok, I can say it's my hormones. But, it was a really bad day. She was a different person today. We had fun at playgroup this morning. She listened and had no accidents all day. When it was nap time she got in bed and went to sleep (2-1/2 hours)!!! Tonight she went to Grandma's house and Jeff and I got to go out. We hadn't realized how long it had been and we really needed it. It was great. Ellie was so happy to see us and had seen Dad all day because she woke up after he left for work this morning. So, she had to fill him in on her entire day. Now she is sacked out and Jeff is working. Me, I have my feet elevated because for the first time in either pregnancy my feet are swollen and they hurt. UGH! Me, I am j ust going to relax and read a magazine. AAHH!

My little girl is all better!

Whew! What a week! I am not used to staying in all the time. I guess it was a good week to do it since all it did was rain. Ellie's fever finally broke Friday night and then she got a rash Saturday. Those are the two symptoms of Roseolla. But by yesterday afternoon she was at the Community Picnic playing in the splash pad. When I got home after breaking down the MOMS Club booth she was full speed ahead playing and that is when I knew she was finally coming out of this! It was so good to see her having so much fun I didn't want to be the one to cut it short to put her to bed. But I knew she still needed more rest. She slept good. Jeff and I, on the other hand, stayed up until 12:30 watching movies! UGH! We are dragging a little this morning. We rented Wild Hogs and we both got a kick out of that and really laughed and then we watched Perfect Strangers with Halle Berry and Bruce Willis...weird!

Gotta love a child's spirit!

I love that Ellie has a great spirit and is usually in good spirits. She has been fighting a high temp since late Tuesday night. She hasn't had her normal energy, but she has been in a good mood and still talking up a storm. Went to the doc this morning and she has rosella. Basically a fever and she will get some sort of skin rash. She has a little be her ear, but not much. Doc said she should be better in a couple of more days. Nothing you can take for it. So, we are just riding this one out and watching movies. We are so bummed we missed kids bowling this morning, can't wait to hear about it.

Rainy day!

Well, we had a great rainy day. Ellie stayed in her pj's all day and me in my sweats until after supper when we went to test drive a car. For those of you who are bored with hearing about my car shopping, I think we have come to an end. I am just as happy as anyone...I am so tired of car shopping! Although Ellie thinks it is great fun and asks when we are going to look at another car.

After the very trying weekend with a 2 year old who I thought "this is terrible twos", today was great. We played alot and watched some movies. Peter Pan and Charlottes Web seem to be in with her right now. Definately better then Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Frankly I have seen or heard her movies so many times we could use a n ew one. Any suggestions anyone!?

Here is a picture of Ellie in her new rainboots. She got try them out yesterday. We went out and played in puddles and rode bikes. Today we opted for staying in, although I had to hide her boots. Otherwise she just wanted to go out in the puddles. Thankfully she was in a better mood, as was I! And in bed and asleep by 8! YEAH!

It's about time!!

Ok, so I am WAY overdue! Thanks Rachel for reminding me!

Where do I begin...

We've spend many weekends this summer enjoying the lake house. Ellie is getting more and more confident with her "swimming" in the lake. She has been jumping off the pier and walking around without help. The water can get a little rough when the boats are out and it is easy for her to get knocked off her feet. We have also been enjoying doing all the MOMS Club activities. Playgroups are a given and we try to do most everything else, just doesn't always happen, but most of the time it does.

Ellie is really into knowing people's names. And now she wants to know last names. And lately she has been asking me what time it is. I don't know why...I don't usually refer to time with her. She is starting to learn how to spell her name. She knows the E-L-L part and the rest gets a little jumbled.

We finally, after about 18 months, seem to be over the separation anxiety. She doesn't cry and just kisses me goodbye when she is left at Grandma's or Miss Heidi's house. So far those are the only places she has stayed without mom or dad. Miss Heidi has the best toys and Grandma has been making cookies with her, so she has been liking that.

We have been home all month and it has been nice. We are trying to catch up on house projects, get our pre-winter projects done and get ready for baby Shelby. Yes, that is her name. Most of you probably know that by now. September is going to be a crazy month for us and that only leaves about 6-7 weeks. So, we've got to get moving!

Today was the MOMS Club family picnic. I think there were 7 family's there and it was a good time. The kids loved the park and the weather was perfect. I enjoyed meeting the familys and spending time with some of the moms I don't see very often.

Ok, no promises on posting more often...but I will try!

Busy! Busy!

It's been a while since I've posted, so here is a little catch up. Today marks 3 weeks since we stopped using diapers and Ellie is doing great. I almost gave up last week and then something just clicked and she is having more days without accidents then with them and she is ok with pooping on the potty (that took a while and was not fun to clean up). Today was a no accident day! Yeah! What a big girl!

We spent the weekend at the lake with some friends and had a great time! It has been too long since we have seen them and Jeff was able to relalx and not do house projects for his mom. Ellie LOVED going on the boats and driving the speed boat. We went in circles, but she was having fun.

We bought a bike trailer and went for our first ride Sunday night and then the tires on my bike gave out (it has been at least 7 or 8 years since it has been riden). So, we got new tubes today and we all went out again tonight! She loved it and it felt great to get some exercise after eating supper.

Out latest venture was to find Ellie some new Crocs. Those are the only shoes she will wear. Having a hard time finding some her size we resorted to calling Grandma Hilly. She lives in St. Croix and there were plenty. So, they are in the mail! Yeah, Grandma Hilly!!

Garage sale great finds!

Ellie got a couple of great things this past weekend at garage sales. Got to love this! My friend Heather found this Little Tikes playhouse for $20 for us and we got Ellie her first bike from Peyton...thanks Peyton!

In other news...we stopped using diapers except for naps and overnight. Today was day 2 and Ellie is doing great. We went to out for 2 hours yesterday...no accidents. Went to Lenawee's Child and then to the park. One accident. What a big girl. We are looking forward to a long weekend at the lake. Hope the weather holds up nice!

Big Girl!

2 nights and 2 naps later, Ellie is loving her new big bed. She doesn't fight going down and sleeps great. I still check on her more often. Since I have pregnancy blaldder and get up 1-2 times during the night, I have been checking on her. All is good. She doesn't even get out when she wakes up, she just calls for us. She is doing great, what a big girl! Time to make her new room in to a little girl's room and not just a room with a bed!

Little girl, big bed!

Ellie asked to sleep in her new bed last night. Her room is not put together by any means, but there is a bed. So, we thought we'd see how it would go! She did great! Slept all night! Glad we have the guard rail though, at one point when I went in there to check on her (which I did quite a few times I will say), her head was pushed up against the mesh! She is growing up! We are potty training right now too! And she is doing great with that too! What a big girl!

A new post, finally!

I'm not sure how much longer I will be posting. I just can't seem to keep up with it. I haven't downloaded pictures for 3 weeks, so no new ones tonight either.

Last week was really busy. We had a MOMS Club activity everyday, except Wednesday, which was Park Day bt gor rained out. One of these days the weather will cooperate for a Park Day. Friday we went to the petting zoo. Ellie is still talking about it. She LOVED feeding the goats. She was so tired from running around I thought for sure she would pass out for a good long nap. No such luck, b ut she slept good that night. It was good that she did because Saturday she went with Dad, Grandma and Puck to the lake. That's right, mom got the day to her self. I have to admit I was a little sad at first...ok, I cried...but that is definately the hormones taking over! It was really weird having such a quiet house. After working in the yard and cleaning out the garage I spent the afternoon and evening with Heidi shopping and eating in Ann Arbor. Now that is what I call a nice day. No stops at the play place, no diapers to change and no crayons and squirmmy kids at supper. I did miss my family though.

Today Jeff and Ellie took Grandma and I to brunch at the Henry Ford Museum. What a treat!! Ellie was such a little lady and loved all the food to choose from. After that we walked around Greenfield Village. It was a really great Mothers Day! I am lucky to have such a wonderful family. Hope all of you had a great day too!