It turns out Lilly is not as healthy as an ox after all. She wasn't quite herself the first part of the week but her symptoms were mild (congestion, cold-like) and appeared to be related to the change in weather. When daycare called Wednesday afternoon letting us know she had a fever we knew there was more to it than we originally thought. I ended up taking her to the doctor Thursday morning. Diagnosis: ear infection (her first). She messed with her right ear just enough for me to know she needed medical attention. She is feeling much better after three days of antibiotics. [This also gave me the opportunity to use the essential oils I had on hand (thanks Mom). More to come as I am now a Wellness Advocate for doTERRA.]
Without fail as soon as one TV show ends Lilly calls out "What's next?" And we always say "The TV will tell you" because, well, it does. And now she typically answers her own question with a reassuring "The TV will tell us." #nickjr #disneyjunior
We converted Lilly's crib into a toddler bed this past weekend. We thought about taking the crib out altogether and moving her into the full bed that has always been in her room but in the end, we decided to go with the "little big-girl bed" instead of the "big big-girl bed". So far so good.
We switched dog food for various reasons and Lucy is one happy dog. I think she was having trouble with the larger pieces in their old kind.
Lilly's teacher, Mrs. Bracamontes, said this a few months back and she was spot on... It has to be her [Lilly's] idea but even if it is her idea she might change her mind. #freethinker #difficult
Phillip has been reading Roald Dahl's
The Twits to Ellen (and sometimes Lilly) for the past several nights. Two things:
1. It was Phillip's idea.
2. Phillip doesn't like to read.
#fatheroftheyear #love
Lilly: Daddy hurt my feelings... on purpose.
Ellen has one really loose tooth. She can't wait for it to come out so she write a note to the tooth fairy asking what her name is. Any suggestions? :)
Regarding the New Year's Eve party we were going to be attending...
Me: Are you excited about the party?
Lilly: A party for me?
Me: Well, it's actually a party for everyone.
Lilly: Why do you say that Mommy?
Me: This is a party celebrating a new year.
In other words, this has nothing to do with your birthday.
Lilly: You can have my cake.
In other words, of course this is for my birthday.
A sisterly exchange...
Ellen: Move, Lilly.
Lilly: Never.
We ate at Nelly's Italian Cafe for the first time this past weekend. The pizza was just ok (I am picky about my pizza) but the fried zucchini is worth going back for. I also heard they have good chicken parmesan.
Ellen's favorite subject is Science.
Two girls sitting on the same couch watching the same show (but not the same episode) on two different devices. #kindle #ipad
Ellen is into collecting Pokemon cards. (Who? What? When? Where? Why? How?) Ellen also recently started playing Minecraft.
Lilly likes to sleep with special toys or stuffed animals, but mostly toys. She slept with Phillip's old Game Boy for several weeks in a row but has since moved on (she usually changes it up but she loved that Game Boy!) She also takes small trinkets to daycare and stores them in her cubby until time to go home. I used to baby-sit a boy who always had to be holding something and although Lilly is not on that level, it reminds me of Jack.
It goes without saying, but Lilly has officially mastered being 3. She owns it. (Was there ever any doubt?)
Disney World fall of 2015? Maybe.
Ellen is no longer taking gymnastics. I thought this was a family decision (save a little money, free up our Saturdays) that started with an [acknowledged] lack of interest on Ellen's part but apparently I was the only one who wanted her to take a break. I have a feeling we will be signing her up for classes again soon.
Typical conversation starter while listening to the radio in the car...
Lilly: What's this song about, Mommy?
Immediately after Ellen told us about her day...
Lilly: I want to talk about my things now.
Lilly is the kind of child that would tell all of your family secrets. And probably just because.
We took advantage of Phillip being off Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (first job where this has been a paid holiday-score!) and school being out by getting Ellen's eyes checked and teeth cleaned. We switched the girls to Phillip's insurance plan this year so it was only fitting that he was the one to accompany Ellen to her appointments. I was able to meet them at Panera for an early lunch since our dentist is just a few miles from my office.
By the way, Ellen loves Panera.
Eye Dr.: Ellen's prescription changed a lot over the last year so she got new glasses (we picked them up Thursday afternoon). Phillip sent me pictures of Ellen in different frames so I could be involved in the process.
Dentist: No cavities!
Phillip took the girls to Harvey Park later Monday afternoon. A great way to enjoy the spring-like weather we have (or had) been having.
It seems like we have had more time (or made more time) to be together and enjoy each other this month, something that had been lacking. It's been really nice.
