12-27-10

Ella has informed me that she is evil (insert evil cackle here.) You know... because she has an evil PLAN (insert another evil cackle here, for good measure.) Good to know, El. Glad we didn't brand you with the nickname "El Diablo" for nothing.

12-23-10

Ella let us have a solid 8 hours of sleep last night. That happens about as often as we see leprechauns in pink party dresses riding unicorns eating Hershey's bars in our front yard. Seriously. If I hadn't lived it, I would have NEVER believed it. Thank you, Ellie Belly. Momma feels better now. :)

12-16-10

Rhett thinks that I need to start a new blog called "Praying for Poop" in which I talk about potty training a puppy and a toddler at the same time. No thanks. I'd rather not spend MORE time thinking about the toilet habits of the people who live under this roof. :/

12-14-10

Ella and I were discussing visiting Santa at the mall. I mentioned that he would probably ask her if she's been a good girl this year. Me: "Ella, what will you say?" Ella: *hanging her head and not skipping a beat* "I'm sorry, Santa."

12-13-10

Lately, Ella has been absolutely REFUSING to nap. By the time 4 pm rolls around, she is Fouly McFoulerson. So, we're pulling out all the stops. Today, we're going to go buy napping fairies at the store (teeny tiny Tinkerbell figurines.) You know... because napping fairies help you fall asleep and give you the best fairy dreams EVER. Right?! (Let's just all play along, shall we? *wink, wink*)

11-22-10

Ella's latest ephiphany: "Momma, I wish I had prickles on my butt. You know... so I could make smores." I figured she was confused. Nope. She really does want prickles on her butt so she can put marshmallows on them, roasting her butt over a toasty fire. You know... for smores. How silly of me to misunderstand.

10-26-10

Ella (the human) and Charlie (the dog) are busy barking at each other. Yippy dog + barking toddler = AWESOME. (And for the record, I can barely tell which bark belongs to which.)

10-20-10

A direct Ella quote from just 5 minutes ago: "I'm pretty sure I can breathe underwater. Because I am a MERMAID. I don't need my bed anymore. I can just live in the bathtub!"

11-15-10

We painted Ella's room yesterday. This morning, the first thing she said to me (with a HUGE smile on her face), "Momma, I LOOOOOVE my new green room. Tank you!" You're welcome, baby girl. You're welcome. :)

10-13-10

I'm getting ready to take Ella to the store for... get ready... for... BIG GIRL PANTIES! Knock wood, she hasn't had a daytime accident in forever. And to think that for a long while, I was worried that this girl would be wearing Depends on her wedding day!

10-1-10

I have a distinct feeling that when Ella finally goes to school, I will be getting regular phone calls from the principal. I suppose coming to this realization now gives me a little bit of time to get used to the idea. :/

9-29-10

Recently, Ella has started using the word "critters" at least a couple dozen times a day. I think she has us confused with the Clampetts.

9-23-10

My latest Ella quote: "I don't want this. It doesn't have enough fiber in it."

9-13-10

Today, Ella has been refusing to speak English. Instead, she's insisting on ONLY speaking in fish. "Bloop, bloop" (That's fish for "It's going to be a very long day.")

9-8-10

I just asked Ella if she wanted to go to the bank and to pick up Cole from soccer practice. "YAY! I'll put on my shoes!" My response? "How about you put on your pants first?" To that, she politely exclaimed, "But Mom, I don't really need pants." That's my girl!

9-1-10

This momma has eaten the same pretend sandwich at least 15 times in the last half hour. And each time, Ella insists that I think of a new way to show my extreme pleasure in "eating" an egg sandwich made of fake felt food. It's cute and all, but does anyone else want a turn at this game? I'll send her your way!

8-25-10

I had a nice walk around the neighborhood with Ella this morning. She definitely gives a whole new and very literal meaning to the phrase, "Stop and smell the roses." :)

8-23-10

The theme for today: pee and poop (dog AND the toddler... and LOTS of it.) I keep telling myself that this, too, shall pass. But, I'm not sure I fully believe it.

8-15-10

Ella still insists on calling me Miss Sweet Potato Head. I'm starting to love it.

8-6-10

In case you haven't heard enough about Ella lately, here's the conversation that happened less than 5 minutes ago. "The poop come'd out! It looks like a SOCK!" Geesh.

8-5-10

I just finished explaining to Ella were bacon comes from. Her response? "Ewwww... that's gross! Pigs get in the MUD. I don't like muddy bacons."

8-5-10

Ella is now completely obsessed with Toy Story (the movie.) She's assigned each member of a family as one of the characters. The boys are Buzz Lightyear and Woodie. Charlie (our dog) gets to be the T-Rex. Pop Pop (Grandpa Sterrett) is Stinky Pete. *hee hee* Daddy is Mr. Man Potato. *snicker* Me? I get to be "Miss Sweet Potato Head." Awwwwww......

7-29-10

Ella just explained to me that Buzz Lightyear and Woodie probably don't really mind if she poops in her pants. *insert big eye roll here* Unfortunately for Ella, her mother DOES mind.

7-6-10

I'm seriously starting to wonder if I'll EVER sleep through the night again. Between Ella and the puppy, it doesn't look good.

5-27-10

I'm still amazed at Ella's superpowers. I swear, she can melt a big, serious biker dude into a puddle of goo in 2 seconds flat. All she has to do is smile, bat her eyelashes and say, "Hi, Big Man."

4-14-10

I've decided that Ella will do absolutely anything for an M&M. Seriously. Looks like I inadvertently passed on the darn chocolate gene!

2-18-10

I'm wondering how you keep a Pull-up on a toddler who wants to run naked all the time, but who refuses to actually use the potty when she needs to go. Duct tape? Because I'm just about there. I'm tired of cleaning up pee. (I know.... you're all jealous that you're not me.)