Hello!

Sorry for all of the complaining on my last post!  I am trying to see the GOOD in everything we have going on right now, but sometimes it's just hard.  We have had another showing this week and so far our house isn't a disaster again.  Thankfully this awesome weather has had us outside so much keeping the inside clean has been easier:)

Ellie stayed home from school Tuesday because she had a fever.  I feel like the poor girl has been sick for a month!  I am hoping we are over it now.

I haven't taken any pictures worth posting in weeks but I did want to throw these on here because they are too cute not to share!

My favorite!

The week from...(an update!)

Okay, maybe I am being a little dramatic.  This week wasn't THAT bad.  We just have a lot going on right now. What else is new?  Bless you if you make it through this post.  I am afraid it is going to be entirely too long and boring for most.

Sunday, Ellie and I packed up and headed to DeDe's house so that I could work in Memphis Monday.  Thankfully Granny and Grandonna were able to babysit so I could work!  THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH!

Unfortunately, I got to the school at 7 am Monday morning and she cancelled on me.  Total bummer, but I understood.  It happens.  I just wish she had known what all I had been through to get to her school on time on a Monday morning!  Thankfully I was able to reschedule another appointment and use my time wisely.  I was also able to pick up a pair of Easter shoes for Ellie and a dress for me and run into my new found grocery store (ALDI) while I was in town.  SCORE!

Ellie stayed so I wouldn't be hauling her up and down I-40 ten times that week because I had to work in Bradford Monday night.  Once I got home, I managed to fix a pot of chili for us that we ate before we had to hit the road (again).  My meeting that night went great!  No cancellations, a great turnout, and a nice car ride with Don.  (I am curious how many miles I've piled on my company car this month).

Tuesday, I drove back to Memphis eaaaaaaaarly so I could work.  I got there at 7:15 and didn't start working until 9am.  Don't even get me started!  I am convinced MCS are going to be the death of me.  The rest of the day went fine, the kids were great and the counselor was very appreciative.  So, it wasn't all that bad.

I ran through to get Ellie on my way home.  She was acting fine but definitely fussier than she has been in a long time.  Her tummy issues had reappeared and she had been pulling at her ear.  (Great).  We rushed out of my parents house and made it to Jackson.  Thankfully E slept the whole way home.  Don came home right when we did and Ellie LOST it.  She was crying uncontrollably, irritable, and just not herself at all.  We were all almost in tears from exhaustion and frustration and finally made the decision to take her into our convenient care clinic.  I left our half cooked dinner on the counter and we rushed out the door.

Of course, It was packed.  Thankfully, they have a snack bar, kids play area, tons of magazines, laptops to rent and a 24 seat movie theatre.  Guess what movie they were playing...Tangled!  This made our THREE HOUR wait much more bearable.

Cherry slushies make any sick girl feel better, too!

 We left without any more real answers on her tummy...and a double ear infection.  Poor baby.

Wednesday I had to be BACK in Memphis for a quick trip.  It all went well and I was home at a descent time.  I was able to finish up some work and play with Ellie before her nap.

I promise I am not kidding when I say this. The MINUTE I sat down to breathe for a second, I checked my phone.  I had 8 missed calls from Don and a text from our real estate agent.  I knew exactly what was happening...our first showing!  I had noticed a couple of cars that were stopping and not going anywhere earlier that afternoon.  I just thought they were just stopped to read over our flyer.  OH NO...they wanted to come in and come in right then!  I panicked.  My sick baby was finally napping, I hadn't been home all week and hour house was in NO shape for a showing on no notice.

Thankfully Don was able to come right home and help clean.  We told the people (who were in our driveway ready to come in) that they had to come back in a couple hours.  There was no way they were coming in without giving me some time to straighten up.  So, we kicked them out and ran around like mad people shoving stuff in the dryer and in our "emergency clean up tub" to make the house look presentable.  We were once again tired, in tears (me) and sweating by the time it was all over.  Don took us out to eat because cooking just wasn't going to happen after all of that chaos!  We are still waiting to hear back, so we will see!  Trying not to get our hopes up but having a showing is progress!

Thursday was a good day! Don worked in Greenfield that night and E and I stayed home to rest.  We both needed it!  She was already feeling so much better that morning.

Friday night at dinner Ellie insisted on having her own corn on the cob.  She even ate broccoli!  We were seriously so proud.  This is huge for her!

Saturday, we decided to end our craziest week ever on a good note...with a trip to the zoo!  I think this was Ellie's best trip yet.  She is really into all of the animals and LOVED riding in her wagon.

And yes, If you noticed the wardrobe change, we had a little accident and had to change in the middle of Teton Trek.  I was just so thankful I threw in a change of clothes last minute. Never a dull moment!

We kept 10 of the most energetic little two-year-olds in the nursery this morning and had lunch with our friend Will and his parents after church.

Now...we rest!
Here's to a slightly less chaotic week this week!

Our little musician

I am still laughing.  I HAD to post this video.  Ellie just decided this morning before (and after) church that she wanted to perform for us.  PERFORM she did!

Please keep in mind, this is the first time she has EVER done this.  She picked up Elmo's microphone for the first time last night and sang Twinkle Twinkle.  Now she's a full blown rock star!

And then she did that bow and said THANK YOU!  I have NO IDEA where it came from.  She just did it and we lost it.  I was trying not to laugh obnoxiously loud over the camera but I couldn't hold it in.  Where does she get this stuff?

Watch out Carrie Underwood!

The things that Ellie says

The more Ellie talks, the funnier she gets!  I have to jot these down so I don't forget.  She keeps us rolling on a daily basis!

Me:  "Ellie, you are such a little turkey!"
E:  "No Mommy, I Ellie"

I love tucking her in every night.  We sing a song or two and then say our good nights.  Last night we sang ABC's and Twinkle Twinkle.  She then asked me to cover her up and to hand her big Barney and little Barney.  Then I said, "good night, I love you soooo much!"  Ellie said, " I love you more Mommy, now shut the door!"  Gotta love it.

She is SO bossy.  Last night we were playing in the floor and Don was basically doing bench presses with her.  She was loving it.  When he finally had to quit, she said "No Daddy.  Head down.  Do it again!"  He says she gets her bossy traits from me.  Sadly, I don't think I can argue with him!

She is really into talking about school, what they do all day, and her friends there.  She even knows their names!  When she is going through the list of kids in her class she gets SO bashful every time she mentions Colin.  She puts her hand over her face and smiles really big.  Can 2 year old's already have crushes?  OH MY.  Help me now!

It cracks me up to hear her say the kids names. Chloe is Cowee.  William is Wiyam.  Emily is Emmy.  Guy is an easy one!  Oh it is just so cute.  We have full on conversations about her days now.  I love it!

She has a really strong obsession with fruit snacks.  Like wakes up asking for them.  She knows where they are in the cabinet.  Every morning, she still asks "treatsa mommy?".  Every morning I say, "no, not for breakfast".  The drama comes out for a second but then she's over it.  She still asks the next day.

She adds an "a" onto the ends of lots of words.  It's kind of weird but something I am sure she'll grow out of.

She asks for drinks all.day.long.  Since the stomach virus invaded our house I have avoided giving her milk for a while.  Yesterday she said "put ice water in my cup mommy?" Pleeeeeeeeease.

These are just a few I can think of for now.  I can't believe how grown up she is!!!

Sickies

Well, it was bound to happen.  I've actually been told we are lucky.  Ellie is 25 months old and has her first stomach virus.  Poor, sweet girl.

I don't do throw up well.  I actually wanted to myself while scrubbing the carpet, rinsing the sheets, and disinfecting the crib.  But I didn't.  I survived!  And my sweet girl has been such a trooper.  I am sure I scared her with my panicky self chasing her around with a bowl trying to "catch" any of it I could.  (Sorry, TMI).  Two year old's don't really grasp the concept of "aim" or "warning" if you catch my drift.  

I really think this may have been God's way of telling us to SLOW DOWN.  We've had lots of road trips, car naps, and overall busy-ness the last few days.  A day at home is just what we needed, so I cancelled my appointments and we are home watching Belle, Nemo, and Barney while grocery shopping and playing dress up.

Thanks to Daddy for jumping up in the middle of the night with me and calming us both down.  He said he wasn't sure who cried more...me or Ellie. Typical:)

  He also made Gatorade runs, helped with laundry and did lots of cuddling. So thankful!!

So glad she's on the mend now!

Having a sick baby is so hard!  We are lucky it doesn't happen very often around here.

I need to get back to Lysol-ing!

Let's go fly a kite

I mentioned yesterday that Don bought Ellie a kite on President's day.  This has been the perfect week to play outside and we have definitely been taking advantage of the beautiful weather!

I finally got my camera out after a little break.  My phone is so convenient and the 4S takes such good pictures that it has just been easier to take pictures that way.  I finally decided I needed to give my new lens a real try so we went outside to play and fly our kite!

Ellie kept saying "Daddy, fly my kite!"  She is so bossy, but loved every minute.  Being outside is her happy place!

She suckered me into a pair of sunglasses in the Target dollar spot.  They have been on her head ever since!

If only it would stay this nice forever!

How do you like that outfit?  Guess I finally need to blog about our big news!

 Soon, I promise:)

iPhone update

Things have been pretty calm around here, and it has been nice!  I did think it was time for a few cute pictures, though.

Check out this hair!  I call it "big girl hair".  When it straightens out she looks so much older to me.  I love her curls but I like it straight, too!

Sweet cheeks after church.  I could just eat her up!

We put quite a few Christmas gifts away to save for a rainy day.  We brought this out the other day and it was a huge hit!

My silly little lunch date!  She is so funny.

Ellie loves stickers and talked about playing with them all weekend.  Don had a dentist appointment yesterday and came home with a few treats for her!  A kite and stickers!!  Such a sweet Daddy.  

Singing in the rain!