Alone Time With Ella

Avery spent the week in LJ with Mom and Dennis, and it has been WONDERFUL! Not only did I need a break from my very active 4 year old, but Ella needed one, too.

We spent the first part of the week just hanging out together, bonding. She got to do everything alone: She didn't have to share bathtime, toys, Mommy and Daddy's attention, etc. Without having her bigger sister there to "help" (aka hinder) her, she began standing on her own less than a day after Avery left! She also started speaking more. She now says uh-oh (but it comes out, "Uh-ooh"), dada, and no no.

Avery had a great time getting some one-on-one attention from Mimi. She went to VBS every morning, and dance class in the afternoons. She also got to take a much-anticipated trip to the beach and had a blast.

It was a fabulous and restful week for me! I haven't had this much time to actually hear myself think in, well ... about 4 years! I am so thankful to Mom for giving me this mini-vacation.