Monday, January 25, 2010

The Joys of Being at Home

Dancing with her Hula Girl outfit on. Dancing takes up a big part of our day.
Elli likes to be with me all the time. When I was making dinner, she asked me if she could sit up on the counter and play dinner with the dishes. (She was very careful.) This is typical of our days as well. Elli likes to be with me doing what I am doing as much as possible.
Elli was taking her baby to the "store" and it was raining outside. So, she is dressed up and ready to go. So practical she is.
She still likes to dress up. I love seeing my little princess ome down in a new dress every so often.
Elli also still enjoys doing school with me at home. She is doing very well. She has also taken on two responsibilities that she does without me asking. She wakes up and turns off her heater and makes her bed, all by herself, before coming out of her room. What a big girl!
I feel very blessed to be able to be at home with Elli most days. We truly do have a wonderful time. I have the opportunity to witness this amazing person's growth every day. What a blessing. Just when I think there is no way I can ever forget the things she says and does, I seem to forget them. Too many memories to keep them all inside. So that is why I have this blog with these pictures and stories, to help me remember the best days of my life:)

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

So, you have a buddy too?

Love these stories and pictures. Elli is blessed to have you for a Mommy!

Jeni

Leah said...

So, is she 'dancing' on that bed or putting you through a 'jumping marathon' like she did with Matt??? She's so cute!

The Nelsons said...

Very sweet! I am with you on trying to remember everything!

Ben, Michele, Claire, Anna said...

So sweet, Lori! I agree that these are the best days of my life, too. I can't imagine doing anything else, but being a Mommy to my girls. What an amazing gift!
You are such a GREAT mother and a wonderful example to those around you!