Elizabeth, or Ellie as we would have called her, would be turning 5 this June. She would have been starting Kindergarten in the fall. I often find myself pondering about what her personality would have been like. Spunky like Brynn? Independent? Quirky? I then also think about my life had she lived, because Brynn wouldn't be here. It is one of those weird conundrums... Just thinking about my girl this morning.
Ella is getting super mobile! She keeps popping up on her hands and knees-- I know it is just a matter of time! She is army crawling all over. I have to be careful about what is on the floor now :) She has sprouted both her bottom teeth -- same way Brynn did -- together and at the same age! She is giggling a lot more, and just adores her big sister. Brynn can make her laugh like no one else... and I love watching it.
Ella is liking some solids. I feel so clueless still about starting them. She is eating one solid meal a day-- some not at all-- and enjoys her time with us at the dinner table.
We just spent a weekend up on Lake Vermilion for Memorial Day- it was fun! Beautiful weather and both girls were great. We are heading up again to my all-time fav city- Nisswa this weekend. Dan will have officially been up north every weekend during the month of May-- he is in heaven!
Today is the last day of school for SSP kids. I LOVE that we started early and are getting out before June. I wish we could do this every year. It is funny, typically I would be so happy about the LONG summer I have ahead of me. However, considering I have not been at work since October 6, I am thinking about how little time I have left. It truly is bittersweet. I have LOVED my time at home-- but miss my co-workers SO MUCH and the interaction with them, as well as the kids! What don't I miss? The paperwork and the exhaustion that goes along with it.
It is a bizarre thought that Brynn has only 1 more year before Kindergarten herself. It is crazy how much thought I already have been putting in about where she should go. It seems like a huge decision! Which I know it is a big one, but she has a lot of good options :)
Here are some pics of our gorgeous weekend at Vermilion!
