Ella has been enjoying her swing this summer. She loved her baby swing when she was tiny, but she hated this swing last summer. She loves to swing now. She will request "push, please," and "unyedoc," (which translates to "underdog").
I was able to sit in the doorway at Ella's 2nd dance class without her crying. Maybe next time I'll be able to leave the room! :) Ella is a big fan of large open spaces, and she just LOVED running around the studio during class.
After dance Grandma Donnie took Ella for a ride on the "round and round."
Chris and I celebrated our 6th Anniversary on Saturday. The traditional/modern 6th anniversary gifts are iron and candy/sugar, so Chris got me 6 packages of Double Stuf Oreos (iron and sugar), and I got him 6 packages of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups (Chris' favorite candy). We also bough ourselves a new clothes iron. Aren't we romantic? Chris also gave me roses and we ordered a cake to share at the Ose reunion that also took place on Saturday. It was a beautiful day for a family reunion. The custard eating relatives all rejoiced at watching a new generation enjoying a cup of custard. Every bite that Ella took was followed by jubilant cheers. I wish Ella had such a wonderful cheering squad for every meal!
Ready for a post custard swim.
Cecilia, Monkey and Ella playing with a chicken.
Better than knee high by the 4th of July.
Ella and Great Uncle Jerry
One of my teacher friends was looking for a home for a litter of kittens this week, so we arranged for the kitties to go to my aunt and uncle's farm. Ella loved the kitties! Millie does not let Ella get close enough to pet her unless Chris is holding Millie, so Ella was very excited that she was able to hold these kittens. Thankfully she didn't squeeze any of them too tightly! :)
We went to the Iowa City fireworks on the 3rd. We gave Ella a sparkler, which she loved at first, but then a spark hit her, and that was the end of that! Ella was scared of the fireworks at first, but when she covered her ears and snuggled in with me she did feel safe enough to watch the fireworks with one eye from under her blanket until she fell asleep. Baby was awake and moving throughout the fireworks show.
On the morning of the 4th, Ella woke up saying "fireerks, BOOM!" (translation: fireworks, BOOM!) complete with hand gestures to represent the firework shooting into the sky and exploding. :) We went to the Coralville parade. Ella waved at every parade entry, and she filled two bags full of candy and beads. It was HOT! Ella had a great time and was very focused on collecting every piece of candy that was tossed her way. After the parade was over, if you looked to the left and the right from where we were sitting, there was still candy to be found in the street, but the ground was completely candy free where Ella had been sitting.
While I was at work Chris, Ella, Grandma Donnie, Papa and Aunt Jann went to the pool for a quick swim to cool off.
That evening we went to Coralville's fireworks. Ella watched Mommy and Daddy do sparklers from what she considered to be a safe distance. As Ella fell asleep during the fireworks for the second night in a row, Baby woke up and was very active.
When we got home we found that Ruby (who we'd left closed in our bedroom, like we often do) had gotten scared of the sounds of neighbors' fireworks and tore up the carpet behind the door. The floorboard was drenched in drool. There were only a couple scratches in the door, which may have already been there, but the drywall was untouched. That would have been an easier fix.
I was able to sneak out of the studio during Ella's 3rd dance class! It only lasted a few minutes until she noticed from across the room that I had left.
We had another appointment with Dr. Minyon yesterday. Baby is still head down and doing well. After the appointment we scheduled the rest of our appointments, including one after the due date, which made September look a whole lot closer than we realized! Yikes! So much to do, so little time! When I was pregnant with Ella I didn't have much to do that summer, except to get ready for her. Now it's much different. I'm working part time and tutoring, and playing with Ella, so I don't feel like I've done anything to prepare for this new baby. I've mostly been focused on getting Ella ready for Baby's arrival. I wonder when/if the nesting will begin. It needs to, but it all sounds overwhelming. Do you think there are nesters out there for hire? :)
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