5 on Friday

1. Another birthday party last weekend and our last one for the month tomorrow.   Ellie is going to go through withdrawl.

2. We are huge fans of the $1 Mylar balloons at the Dollar Tree.  Our friends had told us about them a while ago, but we never got any.  This past weekend we told Ellie she could pick out a balloon if she listened and followed directions.  Somehow she ended up with two balloons (I think her sister followed directions as well, or something like that).  

3. On Wednesday night I asked Ellie to help pick up her toys so I could clean a little.   She cleaned up not only her toys, but her sister's toys as well.   At one point I told her I would help her once I got Genevieve to fall asleep.   She responded that she did not need my help and was going to do it all by herself.   And she did... every single toy.    I was, and am, so proud of her!

4.  We have colds.   At least the three girls in the house.  Genevieve and I have it the worst.  

5. Ellie is a fan of her "swimming lessons" with Mommy.   She is doing pretty well for her age, and will go under water (for M&Ms), front float with help and back float with help.   Of course she blows bubbles and puts her eyes and nose in the water.   The back floating is her least favorite, I think it is partially because she doesn't like water in her ears (even with earplugs in).