Hanging out with Ellie

I try to spend time with each kid doing special things. I had this idea that we should do date nights with each kid. I have been doing okay with it I guess. I wish David was able to find more one on one time with each kid. I hope that gets easier soon for him.

Tonight Ellie and I went out with a plan to paint a water and food bowl at the pottery place for Lady Grey. We also managed to sneak in some frozen yogurt and quick shopping for socks. It was a nice evening.

The painting was most of the evening. Ellie decided to take on the water bowl and attempt to paint a dolphin swimming in water. That is hard and takes lots of details. She was mostly patient and only a little frustrated once. She loves art and it's fun to watch her design and use colors.

My bowl was fun. I enjoy the relaxation of creating things as well. I look forward to picking them up in a couple weeks and having them as a reminder of time together always.

We chatted some about school and life, but mostly focused on our art. I hope we managed to do this more often. She's an awesome girl with a kind heart who wants to do good in the world. I love my Ellie Grey!