Ellie's dance classes have started back up. She's been mildly interested. Her class is small and we've been on and off. I'm hoping she'll get excited, but also, if she isn't, I'm happy to let it go.
Max on the other hand can not stop dancing around the house. He has several musical instruments that he walks around dancing too. He loves watching Ellie dance and is so ready for his dancing anytime. I think he should try dance, but David doesn't think so. We'll see how things go. I need to get him into something.
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Max's new morning ritual
Grannie's been here with Max since the 18th. Each morning now, if Daddy's at work, Max can't wait to leave the upstairs and go down for find Grannie. He greets her with such anticipation. He's so happy she's here.
How was your playdate Ellie?
Today Ellie and Grannie met McKenna for a well anticipated playdate while I was at work. When I got home I asked her how it went. Ellie responds, "McKenna had prettier clothes on then me."
Oh my gosh! What am I going to do with this girl!
I did try to explain to her clothes don't matter it's about having fun with the person. I'm not really convinced she heard me.
Oh my gosh! What am I going to do with this girl!
I did try to explain to her clothes don't matter it's about having fun with the person. I'm not really convinced she heard me.
Friday, September 14, 2012
Meeting the princesses
Today was a big day for Ellie. She has been in love with princesses since before she knew they existed. Today, we started the day by visiting Disney's Magic Kingdom and having breakfast in the castle with Cinderella and several other princesses. Ellie was so excited about this day. She could hardly wait.
When we woke up this morning at 6:45 and it was still dark outside, the first thing she said to me was "Mommy, I'm so excited becuase today is the day that we meet the princesses!" It was so cute. She was up and dressed and ready quickly. Then she kept asking when we could leave.
We arrived at the park and slowly drifted towards the castle on a ferry. The anticipation of my little "Belle" in her winter dress was well maintained. She was patient and excited.
The first princess we got to meet was Cinderella. She was the host of the breakfast. She met everyone downstairs and was very gracious and sweet as she welcomed every guest. She when we went to get our photo she even asked Ellie to show her dress and hold it out like hers. It was so cute. Ellie was so shy and quiet, but the look on her face was pure amazement and excitement. As long as I was holding her hand, she was fine. (I love that she still relies on me.)
Up the stairs we went and were seated for breakfast. We nibbled on pastries and stuff while waiting patiently for the princesses to make their way around the room. We were the end of the circulation, so Ellie had to be very patient. She was pretty good about it.
Ellie had made a drawing of Sleeping Beauty to give her. I wasn't sure how that would go becuase some of the princesses were more gracious and happy then others.
The first princess to the table was snow white. Ellie was a bit shy, but she got her autograph and a photo. She gave her a smile and Snow White moved along. Next came Belle. Ellie had pointed out that she was dressed in her 'work-a-day rags.' Ellie wanted me to ask her what happend to her ball gown. She said it was being cleaned. I was a little sad that Belle didn't realize Ellie was wearing her winter ball gown, but luckily Ellie didn't seem to notice.
The next princess was Ellie's favorite - Sleeping Beauty. She was great. She asked Ellie if she remembered in the story what two colors were considered for her dress. Ellie knew right away. I was proud! They spoke for about 3 or 4 minutes. I videoed a bit of it best I could. She was so kind to Ellie. She asked her to sign the picture Ellie had made for her. I'm so glad that Ellie felt like she played with Sleeping Beauty.
After it was all over Ellie said, "I want to play with the princesses Mommy." Later in the day she asked, "I want to go swimming with the princesses mommy." It was a princess kind of day! My little princess had a blast and said it was the best day of her whole life! That's big news!
We did do many other rides and Ellie enjoyed lots. She also got to experience her first rollercoaster with Gramma! It was a great day at the Magic Kindom!
When we woke up this morning at 6:45 and it was still dark outside, the first thing she said to me was "Mommy, I'm so excited becuase today is the day that we meet the princesses!" It was so cute. She was up and dressed and ready quickly. Then she kept asking when we could leave.
We arrived at the park and slowly drifted towards the castle on a ferry. The anticipation of my little "Belle" in her winter dress was well maintained. She was patient and excited.
The first princess we got to meet was Cinderella. She was the host of the breakfast. She met everyone downstairs and was very gracious and sweet as she welcomed every guest. She when we went to get our photo she even asked Ellie to show her dress and hold it out like hers. It was so cute. Ellie was so shy and quiet, but the look on her face was pure amazement and excitement. As long as I was holding her hand, she was fine. (I love that she still relies on me.)
Up the stairs we went and were seated for breakfast. We nibbled on pastries and stuff while waiting patiently for the princesses to make their way around the room. We were the end of the circulation, so Ellie had to be very patient. She was pretty good about it.
Ellie had made a drawing of Sleeping Beauty to give her. I wasn't sure how that would go becuase some of the princesses were more gracious and happy then others.
The first princess to the table was snow white. Ellie was a bit shy, but she got her autograph and a photo. She gave her a smile and Snow White moved along. Next came Belle. Ellie had pointed out that she was dressed in her 'work-a-day rags.' Ellie wanted me to ask her what happend to her ball gown. She said it was being cleaned. I was a little sad that Belle didn't realize Ellie was wearing her winter ball gown, but luckily Ellie didn't seem to notice.
The next princess was Ellie's favorite - Sleeping Beauty. She was great. She asked Ellie if she remembered in the story what two colors were considered for her dress. Ellie knew right away. I was proud! They spoke for about 3 or 4 minutes. I videoed a bit of it best I could. She was so kind to Ellie. She asked her to sign the picture Ellie had made for her. I'm so glad that Ellie felt like she played with Sleeping Beauty.
After it was all over Ellie said, "I want to play with the princesses Mommy." Later in the day she asked, "I want to go swimming with the princesses mommy." It was a princess kind of day! My little princess had a blast and said it was the best day of her whole life! That's big news!
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Playing with Max
Max loves to play. He likes to run and just have my attention. Today we played down in the basement for about 30 minutes together before nap. He had me chase him, which is his favorite. He laughs so much when you get near him. Once you get him he falls to the ground and just laughs. His laugh is contagious and fantastic!
We also built a pretty big house. I was able to put him off knocking down the tower for about 10 minutes while we added every block to the tower. He was patient and tried to add some too. In the end, he had to work hard to knock it down because it was a pretty solid. Then we cleaned them up; well, I cleaned most of them up while Max played in the tunnel - laughing still.
He is so fun to hang out with. He's easy to entertain and so grateful for attention and a smile in return! My boy is the best!
We also built a pretty big house. I was able to put him off knocking down the tower for about 10 minutes while we added every block to the tower. He was patient and tried to add some too. In the end, he had to work hard to knock it down because it was a pretty solid. Then we cleaned them up; well, I cleaned most of them up while Max played in the tunnel - laughing still.
He is so fun to hang out with. He's easy to entertain and so grateful for attention and a smile in return! My boy is the best!
Walks with Ellie
I have started trying to take one walk for 20-30 minutes a night as part of my back healing. Ellie has become determined to accompany me on them. I find this cute and I am so grateful for her company.
Tonight was the first time we just walked together on our own. As soon as we started up the hill, she grabbed my hand to hold it. It's so sweet that she still wants to hold my hand, as I love holding hers. We talked for a while. She was proud of seeing how far she was walking. She likes when we go into the woods.
As we turned the corner into the woods, I started singing a song I made up as we went to a common tune. Ellie joined right in. We took turns making up versus to the little song for a few minutes. It was cute.
We walked all the way around the neighborhood. Her hope was to see her friend McKenna. She wasn't there and Ellie was a bit dissapointed. I was able to turn her around by telling her that her new art line was up and we could go home and display some of her art work. She was happy enough with that.
She is so sweet. I love spending time with her and talking about things and listening to whats on her mind.
Tonight was the first time we just walked together on our own. As soon as we started up the hill, she grabbed my hand to hold it. It's so sweet that she still wants to hold my hand, as I love holding hers. We talked for a while. She was proud of seeing how far she was walking. She likes when we go into the woods.
As we turned the corner into the woods, I started singing a song I made up as we went to a common tune. Ellie joined right in. We took turns making up versus to the little song for a few minutes. It was cute.
We walked all the way around the neighborhood. Her hope was to see her friend McKenna. She wasn't there and Ellie was a bit dissapointed. I was able to turn her around by telling her that her new art line was up and we could go home and display some of her art work. She was happy enough with that.
She is so sweet. I love spending time with her and talking about things and listening to whats on her mind.
Friday, September 7, 2012
Max loves Daddy
Yes, this is a repeat theme. Max needs his Daddy something fierce. He can not wait for Daddy to hold him when he hasn't seen him for a while.
The other day we got home and David was outside working, Max was so excited. He stood beside him asking over and over, "Daddy, what doing?" He wanted to understand and help. I see a lot of helping in their futures!
The other day we got home and David was outside working, Max was so excited. He stood beside him asking over and over, "Daddy, what doing?" He wanted to understand and help. I see a lot of helping in their futures!
Ellie's proclamation to protect her Mommy
I've been having lots of trouble with my back. Tonight when it was Ellie's bedtime, I was lying in her spare bed and felt I couldn't move. She looks at me and says so sweetly, "Mommy, tonight I got your phone and texted your work. I told them that you can not come back into the office until your back is all better!"
She's so sweet.
She's so sweet.
Dentist
Ellie had her second Dentist visit this week. She was good as gold!
We also took Max with us. He was really freaked out at first. But, after seeing Mommy get in the chair and not cry, and then Ellie, he was willing to sit beside Ellie while Dr. Hummers looked at her teeth. He even let them count his teeth. It was cute!
They were both happy to get their goodies - tooth brushes, stickers and tooth paste! Next time Max will have an official appointment. We'll see how that goes!
We also took Max with us. He was really freaked out at first. But, after seeing Mommy get in the chair and not cry, and then Ellie, he was willing to sit beside Ellie while Dr. Hummers looked at her teeth. He even let them count his teeth. It was cute!
They were both happy to get their goodies - tooth brushes, stickers and tooth paste! Next time Max will have an official appointment. We'll see how that goes!
Monday, September 3, 2012
Caught out of bed
As I got out of the shower tonight, David was coming up the stairs because he heard one of the toys in the kids rooms making noise. It only took me a second to realize it likely meant Max had crawled out of bed to try his toys instead of sleeping.
David opened the door and we found Max sitting on the floor by his toys, hand in the basket, Spots on his lap. I looked at him and said "Max John Cummings you get back in that bed right now."
He stood up and quickly crawled into his bed, buried his head and began crying, "Mommy!" (Staring at me and mouth wide open crying loudly in his typical tantrum position and demeanor.)
Max really doesn't like me being upset with him. He also doesn't like being caught. I feel bad that he is sad, but I also needed to make sure he knew playing after bedtime isn't allowed. I told him I was mad and I loved him. I explained that when Mommy puts him in bed, he's to stay in bed and go to sleep. He gave him a hug.
His response while crying still, "Wrong way!" (Meaning he was upset that he was laying on his stomach as I tucked him in because I always put him to sleep on his back.) I laughed and told him that he could roll over. I then tucked him back into bed and told him night night. I love him so much!
He settled down and went to sleep pretty quickly. I wonder if he learned from this or not. Time will tell.
David opened the door and we found Max sitting on the floor by his toys, hand in the basket, Spots on his lap. I looked at him and said "Max John Cummings you get back in that bed right now."
He stood up and quickly crawled into his bed, buried his head and began crying, "Mommy!" (Staring at me and mouth wide open crying loudly in his typical tantrum position and demeanor.)
Max really doesn't like me being upset with him. He also doesn't like being caught. I feel bad that he is sad, but I also needed to make sure he knew playing after bedtime isn't allowed. I told him I was mad and I loved him. I explained that when Mommy puts him in bed, he's to stay in bed and go to sleep. He gave him a hug.
His response while crying still, "Wrong way!" (Meaning he was upset that he was laying on his stomach as I tucked him in because I always put him to sleep on his back.) I laughed and told him that he could roll over. I then tucked him back into bed and told him night night. I love him so much!
He settled down and went to sleep pretty quickly. I wonder if he learned from this or not. Time will tell.
Face First
This evening we went down to the park and Ellie was trying to perfect her trick - jumping to grab on to the monkey bars. Usually she does this on the 2nd ring, today she was focused on the third. She was very proud she had done it several times in a row. All of the sudden, she missed once and fell face first.
Poor thing, was scared and started crying instantly. Her face was scratched up pretty bad. We held her and gave her hugs to help her calm down. She pulled herself together pretty quickly and walked home. We were enjoying the walk home and even watching butterflies. She remembered the pain and the red marks were starting to come through on her face.
She was distracted from the fall by the visit of her friend for about 15 minutes. She was a very tough girl. I'm proud of her. She did say tonight she would NEVER DO THAT AGAIN. I encouraged her not to say never, but to think about how she can have fun and be brave and assure she falls on her feet.
I looked at her in the mirror tonight as we were putting medicine on her and getting her teeth brushed. This is definitely the first time my little girl has really had bumps and cuts show through on her beautiful face. I think her and I were probably thinking the same thing. No doubt she'll heal very quickly.
Poor thing, was scared and started crying instantly. Her face was scratched up pretty bad. We held her and gave her hugs to help her calm down. She pulled herself together pretty quickly and walked home. We were enjoying the walk home and even watching butterflies. She remembered the pain and the red marks were starting to come through on her face.
She was distracted from the fall by the visit of her friend for about 15 minutes. She was a very tough girl. I'm proud of her. She did say tonight she would NEVER DO THAT AGAIN. I encouraged her not to say never, but to think about how she can have fun and be brave and assure she falls on her feet.
I looked at her in the mirror tonight as we were putting medicine on her and getting her teeth brushed. This is definitely the first time my little girl has really had bumps and cuts show through on her beautiful face. I think her and I were probably thinking the same thing. No doubt she'll heal very quickly.
Sunday, September 2, 2012
Ellie and Lady Grey
Over the past 4 to 6 months, Ellie and Lady Grey have come to an agreement. Lady Grey allows Ellie to pet her, if Ellie is slow and quiet and calm as she approaches. It's quite cute really.
I think it's great for both of them. Lady Grey gets someone new to pet her; Ellie learns to be gentle with animals.
Lady Grey still hides most of the day; she rarely lets Max see her. But Ellie and Lady Grey are now, sometimes, friends.
I think it's great for both of them. Lady Grey gets someone new to pet her; Ellie learns to be gentle with animals.
Lady Grey still hides most of the day; she rarely lets Max see her. But Ellie and Lady Grey are now, sometimes, friends.
My Helper
Ellie really is a good helper. Today Ellie decided to come grocery shopping with me. She was good company. She helped me find things, she held coupons, she excitedly helped load things onto the belt for checkout. I was glad to have her along for the ride.
I have found that Ellie is so excited to do something positive for me. I do appreciate her eagerness and I hope that it's enough for her. Sarah mentioned to me a while ago that it's so obvious Ellie's aim is to please me and get my approval. I honestly hadn't seen it as clearly as she had, which may make me a bad mom.
I need to find a way to help her know how much I appreciate her and help her feel like the grown up little girl she wants to be.
I have found that Ellie is so excited to do something positive for me. I do appreciate her eagerness and I hope that it's enough for her. Sarah mentioned to me a while ago that it's so obvious Ellie's aim is to please me and get my approval. I honestly hadn't seen it as clearly as she had, which may make me a bad mom.
I need to find a way to help her know how much I appreciate her and help her feel like the grown up little girl she wants to be.
Great Grandma
Max and I were at the piano the other day. Max looked up and pointed to the picture of Great Grandma, Great Grandpa and Gramma and said, "Great Grandma." I said yes, that's right Max, that's Great Grandma. She is my Grandma. I know he will never know her really, but I'm glad he recognized the picture and knows she's important.
The passing of time is so hard for me. As I age, I am seeing that I need to accept aging and even changing responsibilities to come. I'm not really ready to grow up like this, but I guess I have no choice.
The passing of time is so hard for me. As I age, I am seeing that I need to accept aging and even changing responsibilities to come. I'm not really ready to grow up like this, but I guess I have no choice.
Max and Uncle Danny
Tonight we were hanging out downstairs and Max crawled up on Danny's lap. Danny started giving Max all kind of life advice - Don't do crack, Stay away from Women, It's okay to put your hands in your pants, etc.... lovely things. Max just starred intently at Danny listening. I think he thought he had to stay there. They talked for a while, Max doing most of the listening. Then, I ended up putting on a movie. Max snuggled into Danny and laid with him for at least 45 minutes. Honestly, I've never seen Max sit still that long before. It was really cute. They were even matching in blue shirts and tan shorts. I should have gotten a photo, but I didn't have my phone downstairs. It was really cute to see though.
Saturday, September 1, 2012
Visit to the Trains Museum
This morning we finally decided to take the kids to check our Frederick's one and only Model Train Museum. We spent about 45 minutes in there looking at everything. They kids were mildly amused. Max liked when he could push the buttons and make something happen.
After the train museum we went across the street to have a bakery street. When we sat down Ellie said something like, "Mommy, the train museum was pretty boring." I had to LOL. We decided the train museum would be perfect fora 7 or 8 year old boy who wants to do the scavenger hunt! There were a lot of things to look for and areas to explore.
It was a relaxing morning. The most fun was probably had at the local park! The kids are both able to run freely and enjoy climbing and even the spinner!
After the train museum we went across the street to have a bakery street. When we sat down Ellie said something like, "Mommy, the train museum was pretty boring." I had to LOL. We decided the train museum would be perfect fora 7 or 8 year old boy who wants to do the scavenger hunt! There were a lot of things to look for and areas to explore.
It was a relaxing morning. The most fun was probably had at the local park! The kids are both able to run freely and enjoy climbing and even the spinner!
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