Wonderful swing memory

What a wonderful memory last night. Eliana and I were at the park late (by late, I mean 5:00) and by ourselves (doesn't anyone else need to get outside in the Seattle winter??) and before we were heading home, she said, "Mama, swing." That meant she wanted to swing with me!! This happens sometimes, but most of the time, she likes to swing by herself in the baby swing.

It was dark and cold, but we were bundled up. I thought, "why not sing some Christmas songs?" When I would run out of words or songs, she would say, "Mama, song...." I loved every minute of it, looking out at the Seattle city lights, while the entire time I singing carols. Thank you, sweetie, I love that you don't mind swinging in the dark and singing Christmas carols with me, even when I don't know the words to every song.... I love you.

"Poop"

I had to write this down before I forget. The first time Eliana declared this, she was right and we went and changed her. But then the other night right as we were about to lie her in the crib and say good night, she said, "Poop." Feeling like we had to take her word for it, we checked her diaper and no, she had not pooped. But, she was pretty proud of herself for getting us to fall for her delaying bed time tricks:)

We Moved!

Only 3 blocks up the hill and still on the same street, but we are up and running and loving our new space. Eliana runs around in circles between the kitchen and rooms and can really play her favorite game, "run away" now. We couldn't have done it with my parent's help. Moving with a toddler is quite different than the other times we've moved and having extra hands was very helpful. Plus, Nate picked up 4 friends from the Home Depot on 99 to help us; if it weren't for them and Grandpa, we'd still be hauling stuff. There's still boxes everywhere, but we do have a Christmas tree up! The best part is that we have a view of downtown and Rainier (when it's out). Elle Belle loves the space, but it's been a tough adjustment for her getting acquainted with her new house. I think she feels like we're going to leave being in a foreign house. Bed time has been really hard the last couple weeks, but thanks to the time of year at least we have lots of Christmas songs to sing to her!

View from our front room

All cleared out of the old space....so weird

Helper and mini helper