I really enjoy story time at the Carmichael Public Library. The librarian has the routine down and the flow is very enjoyable (song, book, song, etc.). We haven't been since April as the month of May was closed due to the librarian being on vacation. So it was nice to take Ella on Thursday and see her take it all in. She likes to sit on my lap now while the librarian reads! woohoo!
Ella doesn't really care too much for the stories but she loves the part where the librarian sings. I think "Itsy Bitsy Spider" is Ella's favorite as she loves the hand gestures.
Picture: Ella playing with toys but not with the kids (June 14, 2012).
Video: Ella watching "itsy bitsy spider" (June 12, 2012).
Wasn't able to get a picture of Ella and Kingston together but it was nice to see her recognize who he was and Sasha.
Morning play date with Andrew and Cameron
Ella refused her morning nap but managed to be pleasant when the twins came over for a play date. She shared her toys, watched them chase each other, and learned how to walk around other kids. I find it most interesting how possessive she is with her toys. Initially, she cringed when the boys played with lion, alligator or drums. Toward the end of the play date, she just played along side them.
Pictures: Ella playing with Cameron. Andrew pushing Ella on the lion. Playing in her room.
Video: Ella playing with Cameron (June 11, 2012).
Video: Ella playing with Andrew and Cameron (June 11, 2012).
Afternoon play date with Paige and Jack
After her short afternoon nap (man, I wanted her to sleep longer), Ella was able to spend a few minutes with Paige and Jack. Looking back, she wouldn't dare follow them or even leave my side. Nowadays, as long as she knows where I am she's perfectly content to follow the kids around and see what they're up to.
Picture: Ella, Paige and Jack playing with the drums.
Video: Ella playing her drums with Paige and Jack (June 11, 2012).
