Almost over

Summer fun is coming to an end shortly as Ellie heads back to school.  I will miss Ellie while she is at school but I am excited to spend some one on one time with Charlotte.  She loves helping in the garden and doing chores around the house.

Charlotte has also just recently found interest in reading books and learning how to put words to pictures.  This frustrates her sister to no end since she REALLY wants to read one of HER books that are NOT FOR A BABY.  I look forward to being able to read uninterrupted to Charlotte and not have the book yanked from my hands several times while trying to read!  

Another opportunity I am looking forward to with Charlotte while Ellie is at school is PAINTING!!  Charlotte loves to do art work and paint!!  As much as I love Ellie to pieces, she can be VERY BOSY!!  I am excited to see Charlotte blossom in her art without the guide of her sister.  Ellie loves to paint as well, so we will still have to set some time for her to join in the art activities.  The other day we made some bird houses  out of milk cartons and stick we had gathered on a walk.  Both girls were covered in paint and LOVED every second of it!  And mama got a little paint on her too, which secretly she was very happy about!!  

Had to throw this one in too to show just how much paint she had on her!!  She really is a mess sometimes!! 

New clothes

Ellie received her new Mini Boden clothes last night.  They arrived just as she  was getting tucked into bed, so I decided to take them up to show her.  Nothing excites this child more than clothing, so I know she would be thrilled.  Little did I know just how thrilled  she would be.   First she discussed with me that she really had not had her current PJ's on for very long and they could go back into the drawer and be worn again another day.  Then she tried on the skirt quickly before settling into the long sleeved nightgown.  Which I must admit I really want one for myself.  It is super soft!!

She spent the majority of today wearing the new nightgown (luckily it is slightly breezy out) whether it be outside running down the sidewalk or playing in the house.  Then just before nap decided that a change needed to be made in her attire and switched to the skirt for sleep.  That's my Ellie for ya!!! 

Ants

As with most days we spent part of the morning outside exploring nature. Ellie found an ant that she studied for quite a while. It was a girl because it had pretty long legs. Obviously!! I just love how fascinated the girls are by the small things in nature.