Of showers and Pooh

I don't know how other people take showers with their kids, but it has always worked for me to have Ellie in the bathroom with me while I shower. I am not a morning person, so I am way not ready for a shower before Tyler leaves for work. When she was really little, it worked so nicely. She just sat in her bouncy seat and even fell asleep sometimes! As she got a little bigger, I put her in a seat that was kind of like a bouncy, only it rocked and had little toys hanging from it. I could hear her playing with the toys the whole time so I knew she was okay. Soon, she grew out of that seat, which I knew when she almost dumped it! Since then I just baby proofed the bathroom, as best I could, and she just played while I showered. Sure, she spreads q-tips all over the bathroom and unrolls all the toilet paper, but she is safe and I can see her. Well, lately she likes to watch the water go down the drain. This was okay until she figured out how to turn the hot water on full blast! And then the other day, she was watching water go down the drain, and the next thing I know, she is in with me! She had fallen in! So I scooped up my drenched and dripping little girl and threw her back out! I guess I won't be able to take my eyes off of her anymore!

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Ellie is absolutely obsessed with Pooh. We watched it one time and she has been hooked ever since. She goes crazy if she sees anything Pooh, even if it is across the room. She has amazing Pooh vision. I try to only let her watch Pooh in the morning. I think that she would literally watch it all day of I let her. She even taps her head three times (as if to say Think, think, think) when she wants to see it. She does this often! Most of when she plays with anymore is Pooh. Take this picture:
She is carrying two stuffed Poohs, a miniature Pooh, Tigger, and Darby (she is the new Christopher Robin) The purse is the bag she carries all her little Pooh's in. She does love her Pooh.

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We hope you are enjoying this weather! We are!

Mother's Day and other news

I'm not a very good blogger. It has been forever since I updated! I'll try to do better! :-)

I had a very nice Mother's Day. On Saturday morning I got to sleep in!! The best present ever! :-) We then spent the day with my family. My sister came down with her husband and boys. We had a fun day of playing soccer and eating. Ellie had a lot of fun running around and playing with bubbles.


Sunday after church we went to see Tyler's family. We had a good time there of more food :-) and a little running around outside.

Tyler got me an Ipod Touch! It is really cool! I have really enjoyed listening to new music and playing with all the apps.
It was a wonderful weekend! I feel SO blessed to be the mother of this little girl

She is such a joy and it is a privilege to be her mom.

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Ellie went to the dr on Monday. She got another shot :-( we are almost done with shots. I can't wait!
The nurse said she only weighed 19 lbs still. I don't really believe that though because our scale says 21. It is just that she wouldn't hold still in the scale! She is so funny! As soon as we walk into the room at the office she starts wailing! She won't let anyone touch her and just clings to me. I think she remembers what happens there! As a result, she never gets and accurate weight or a great exam. Hopefully she will grow out of that soon.

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If you think about it, say a prayer for Kayleigh's family. Their website is linked in my sidebar. Sweet Kayleigh went to heaven this week. That family has been through so much and I know they can use everyone's prayers.