Day #2

I can't say that I will post everyday, but here's a report on our second day altogether:

1. Had a slow start, Daniel took the morning off.
2. Realized there was 7 inches of snow on the ground that needed to be moved from the driveway (the driveway had accumulated much more than the official 7 inches!)
3. Spent a hour collecting snow gear for Ellie and getting everyone dressed.
4. Ellie went in the snow for the first time! She did okay, but from the safety of the cleared driveway...Ellie thought it was hilarious when Daddy threw snow at the big kids(so did they)!
5. Ellie went up to her second home, CHURCH, for the first time. We had a home school Valentine's party. She stayed snuggled up to me or Daniel, but enjoyed the yummy cookies and shared a few smiles.
6. Ellie fell asleep in the car for the first time, and transfered well to her bed (yeah)!
8. Made a dent in unpacking...had to, we can't find a thing!
7. Had dinner...Decided that she is doing great with table foods(ate half a sandwich plus fruit), so I am discontinuing the baby food. We will still do the bottles, as it is great bonding time.
9. Had a tea party on the living room floor with all four kids...Ellie loves to pretend!
10. Started the bed time routine, the big kids watched a cartoon while Ellie had some independent play in the same room...this seems to be good for her. Maybe, because she can regroup and feel less pressured. She chattered to me lots, and flashed great smiles from across the room.
11. I put the kids to bed, and I think they are all asleep, now...an hour and a half later.

If you have stuck around to the end of the post, you are probably wondering where the pictures are that you came for...well, they are in camera prison. The computer will not read the card...so I will have to get my tech guy on it. I am so thankful that this didn't happen while we were gone...however, the camera is dated B.C. ...before children, when digital was pretty new! I think I got some good ones of all four kiddos, despite the fact that I was photographer and baby wrangler. The cheerleader hurkies (sp?) worked well for getting laughs.