Let's play...

I have been focusing on really playing with Elli. That may seem strange, but she really does like to play and she changes her interests so often that I feel like I need to play intently to really enjoy each phase. We still play the old favorites but she is really into games right now. We have played lots of Candyland, Sorry, Memory, S'match and others. Playing doggie is an old favorite, but we played it this week where we did tricks for treats. Fergi even got some treats out of this because she was jealous of how well we did her tricks:) Today we enjoyed being outside for some time. We were playing bunny hunt and wouldn't you know she found a bunny? We played house in the old play set, soon to be replaced with a new one for her birthday! While playing house we found a toad in the yard and she wanted to play baby where I hold her. (she was afraid of the toad) Then, before nap time, we played doll house where I was the next neighvor. (i.e. next door neighbor) She is growing up and one day soon I will miss playing with her. So for now, I get on my hands and knees, make strange voices, chase, laugh, and love playing.