Growing Up

Ella seems to be getting older and wiser every day, at a much more rapid pace than in the past.  Now I actually feel like she knows what I am saying and while I don't always know what she is saying (although she is super chatty) she is getting better at showing me what she wants.  She has apparently figured out where we keep the snacks and fortunately she hasn't learned how to open the door, but it seems like every 20 minutes she is standing at the pantry door shouting.   When it is actually snack time and I grant her wish to open the door, she is really cute as she looks at all the boxes and makes her pick.  Right now she is OBSESSED with what we call "circle crackers" at our house.   Here she is tying to help herself. 

Last week, on multiple occasions, Ella's teachers told me how much she likes to do art.  I must admit that the art supplies at our house are typically off limits to Ella.  Historically they just went straight to her mouth, not to mention that I'm convinced that she is going to be the kid that draws on the walls.  Addy never really drew on the walls, but I just have this feeling with Ms. Ella!  So, under supervision, I busted out the crayons and some paper and below is Ella's masterpiece.  She definitely enjoyed herself, but I'm not sure if she enjoyed the drawing more, or climbing up and down off the chair at our little kiddie table.  Our little climber!