Ellinor Update

Ellinor is 2 this Sunday!! I really cannot believe that we've had this little blessing in our lives for 2 years already. We are always told how fast life goes by but I don't think I believed it until recently. Ellinor continues to be the most precious, feisty, and loving addition to our family. She truly keeps us running in circles and stretching - and we love every minute of it.

Ellinor had her 2 year old check up today with Dr. Liddle, so I thought I would do an update post on her current stage.

* Ellinor weighs a whopping 23 pounds (7% on the charts) and is 33 inches tall. This was the biggest jump into the growth charts she has had in her short life, so yahoo!

* This girl is the pickiest eater I have ever come across - it is a constant struggle to get some healthy nutrition into her. But we continue to fight the battle and I'm sure she will grow out of this stage eventually.

* "Winnie The Pooh," "Toy Story," and "Monster's Inc." are current favorite movies. She gets incredibly animated during the rescue scene of the great huffalump adventure and she loves to act out Buzz Lightyear's "To Infinity and Beyond...." Bryan bought her a little stuffed Sully toy that she proudly displays on her bookcase in her room - she rotates between wanting to cuddle with him and not wanting him anywhere near her bed. LOL.

* Ellinor is in absolute love with her daddy. She cannot contain her excitement when he comes home from work and they usually spend the evenings hanging out with each other - after all, Dad gives piggy-back rides and has fun, loud tools to play with. Mom can't touch that kind of coolness. ;)

* She continues to love dancing and now will choose various stuffed animals and babies to dance with her. We are really enjoying watching her get into that imaginative play as she interacts with her toys, talks on her phones, and builds things.

* Our daughter loves to color - she will choose a pen over crayons any day, but is happy with both. She has yet to discover drawing on the walls but I have to watch our books closely.

* We listen to the Disney Channel on Pandora pretty much daily. I have to hide the ipad from her so that she will play instead of watch movies and surf the screens. And anything techy within her grasp is quickly absconded with.

* Bath time continues to be her favorite activity. Given the option she would never get out of the water. We are definitely going to need to look into some swim lessons/classes for her this summer.

* Ellinor is an absolute joy! She loves most anybody around and is a pretty social little girl. I love hearing her yell 'Mommy' when she wants to play or needs my attention and the random squeeze hugs she doles out.

Basically, Bryan and I are in love with our little girl. We couldn't be happier with her and look forward to continue watching her grow. We are excited to bring her little sister home and we just know she will be wonderful with the baby. Big changes and adventures are hurriedly coming our way!