Last weekend we sold Cody's bike. It was tough, at least for me. It has been nice to have something that he looks forward to and enjoys. If the weather was nice I could just assume that he would want to go for a ride and have relaxing time alone, something I know is necessary for sanity. Riding it was a rush that can't be described. Yes I did worry about him on occasion but rarely did I worry when he was riding out here in the country, there's a lot less traffic. We both felt that it was necessary to sell it and to not be in any kind of unnecessary debt.
A few weeks ago we went to look at houses in hopes of being able to see what was available and get a better idea of what we were wanting in a house. Burley is an older community with slim pickings in the house department. We found one that we liked but before we had a chance to even consider it it was sold! As much as we would like to be in a house of our own with more space I think it is safe to say that we are content with where we are currently at. We have a list of must haves, like a two car garage, a yard with space for a garden, decent square footage (I swear some of the houses were the size of our college apartment!) and not being so close to the neighbors that you can stick your hand out the window and knock on your neighbors window. It amazes me what condition of homes some people live in and the condition they leave them in. When we first started talking about just looking for fun I was so set on having a house before this baby is born but the more we look the more I like where we are at. We have an amazing yard, amazing rent, a lot of HUGE windows, and the best part is a garden the size of a drive way. I have decided that IF we found a house I can't move until fall when we have picked everything from our garden. It's funny because when I think of this summer and fun activities to do outside with Ellie they all revolve around this house.
Ellenor is getting to be such a little kid and is hilarious to watch. I swear having a kid is the best form of entertainment there is. She loves to dance and climb on everything. She thinks her giant teddy bear will protect her from getting tickled by Cody when he comes home and runs to it whenever I make her a snack or bottle. She loves to read, we read each book at least once a day and if I am lucky she will only want to read the first page before moving on to the next book. The little stinker won't eat and I am hoping it will get better after this bug passes. She will only eat mandarin oranges, scrambled eggs, pancakes, string chess, and if we are really lucky she will eat rice. We think she has what Cody had last week. We weren't going to get anything for Easter but while at Barnes and Noble the other night getting a book for my class I had money left over on my gift card and Ellie found a bunny that she would not let go of. She has carried that thing around for two days straight and is loving it.
Today at church Cody had Ellie out in the hall because she was starting to get loud and upset. She must have been doing better because I look over and see her running with her mouth opened wide, tongue sticking out, running with two doors stops in her hand and laughing. It didn't take long for Cody to catch her but it sure was a funny sight to see. I am really loving this age she is at. She loves to make a mess of the kitchen an rearrange everything but she is also very helpful. Cody taught her how to throw her diaper away and we love it, she gets mad when I don't let her help me put dishes away, and she loves to hide everything in Cody's pajama drawer. She will grab your Han and show you what she wants and is constantly trying to play ring around the rosies. She is obsessed with the movie Brother Bear and laughs and growls through the entire thing. Any animal sound is a growl except cats and sometimes it's just a laugh at me making the noise, like pigs.
Cody was sick last week for a few days but is feeling better except we think he gave it to poor Ellie. He works so hard and is still the best father and husband. He. comes home from a long day at work and helps me finish making dinner, if not makes it by himself, plays with Ellie, helps give her a bath and put her to bed and still makes time for me. Spring is a busy time at work and its going to be even crazier because they just hired another guy to train. I am excited though because he gets 3 weeks of paid vacation this year to use so he can take a day off here and there.
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