Eight Things Friday

I know, I know … I committed to doing Ten Things Tuesdays.  We do what we can…. but this list is surprisingly all about Elayna.

Here’s a mad recap of some highlights for the week:

1. Today, Elayna and I went to Imagination Ave – a kid’s-land, converted strip-mall shop.  I’ve never been before but it was cute and Elayna was highly entertained for at least 2 hours.  Mostly, she wore a pink Princess dress, matching shoes, and pushed around a shopping cart.
2. Speaking of pink, Elayna is magically drawn to this color right now.  She colors only in pink, she chooses pink shoes, she only eats pink yogurt.  <sigh>
3. I’ve taught Elayna my name.  She pretends she doesn’t understand except the other day she demanded ‘Courtney, get me some juice.'  The dictator has spoken.
4. My favorite thing right now is singing to Elayna before naps/bedtime.  I’ve hummed ‘Danny Boy’ to her for the past 2 years – its our bedtime soothing song.  Lately, she’s taken to humming it with me, tapping my shoulder, and giving me a big kiss at the end.  What a sweetheart!
5. The playroom is a BIG hit!  She spends a good portion of her day drawing or coloring at her table.  She’s also been reading a lot more since the books are so easily displayed.  And I’m relieved because it’s helped us turn off the TV and spend time together.
6. There was a dead baby mouse in our garage on Tuesday.  I know Aaron loves me because he cleaned it up for me.
7. Elayna has taken to ‘telling on us’.  We’re at a stage where she’s starting to talk more freely – not always to our benefit.  Yesterday, she got in trouble for kicking me while I was changing her diaper.  She responded by running to Aaron and proclaiming how mean I was.  Watch your backs, folks!!
8. Her manners amaze me!!!  She’s gotten very good about saying ‘Please’, ‘thank you’, ‘Bless you’ and ‘Excuse me’ – sometimes without even being prompted.  Don’t get me wrong though – we still have our moments.