April Snapshots

April's a bit of a blur. The weather got warmer, the nephews started soccer, I got better and then got worse. There were birthdays to celebrate, much to Ella's joy. Lots of cousin time - Ella stayed with them by herself for the first time, and had a such a fun time that she cried when it was time to go. Much of this month Ella has been bonding with Avila. She loves to hold her. Begs to nurse with her (especially when I'm puttering Ella to bed, she just loves to be with Avila). Wipes her spit ups. She's a confident little "smother". Ella has also been doing so much talking. Just jabber - jabber - jabber all day. So fun! April felt a little more normal. I did a fair amount of cooking, even. Ella can recite most of "Hop on Pop" now, as well as "The Eye Book".

Ginger, my trusty, matronly friend from middle school on, was put down after 13 faithful years. That was sad, but I'm happy she didn't have to suffer at all.