Elise Kylie

Elise loves attention.

She likes to sing, dance, and preform, and often demands for us to sit and watch as she entertains.  Her favorite part about Cubbies is when she stands on the stage and sings in an empty church once everyone leaves.

She is bossy.  I often find myself reminding her that I am the mommy, as she attempts to discipline Lauren, much to her sisters angst.

She is very melodramatic. This is lovely when the tears turn into giggles.  

She is getting more strong willed and I have found myself dealing with a few ugly 4-year-old tantrums.  But she hates to disappoint us and usually is quick to apologize.

Her imagination often surprises both Scott and I.  She has an amazing ability to create a wonderful fantasy in any situation.  She does not have make believe friends, per se, but she is always talking about pretend people.

Elise is really into movies, Shrek is her favorite of the week.  She would watch it over and over all day long if we allowed her to.  However, thankfully she is 4 and easily distractable.

She loves books and reading, every night at bedtime she chooses a new book.

She really loves coloring and drawing.  She has mastered drawing a flower.  I am impressed.  This is new for her and she is so proud of herself.

She loves to travel.  She enjoys exploring new places and asking questions.  Sleeping in a hotel is beyond exciting for her, and she is very jealous that daddy sleeps in hotels so often, something he does not enjoy.

She loves to don her apron and help cook, clean, and do dishes.  If I get her a chair and a scrub brush she can easily spend 20 minutes cleaning the plates.  Score 1 point mommy & daddy.

She has to be cohersed into the shower, unless it's at Dammy & Papa's and she eagerly hops into the tub.

She likes to stay up late and sleep in, in the mornings.  She is a little grumpy in the mornings, but after 20 minutes she is ready for anything.

She eats most anything.  Usually willing to try anything once, and loves going to Bill and Praries House for lunch (Happy Horse.)

My favorite quote of the week:  "Mommy, I don't want a boy, just the ring." After she asked when she can get a ring like my wedding ring.

She adores her family, and her little sister!  She is quick to consul Lauren after little sister gets hurt, and always worries about her sissy.  When I picked her up from the babysitters without Lauren last year to have a special afternoon with just her, there were tears.  She didn't want to leave Lauren.  Not what I imagined, but it made my heart happy.