Scott watched Ellie monday night while my sister and I went out. Just the two of us. And it was really nice. I love my sister by the way:) Yes we fought when we were little and we've had our differences but the last couple years have really brought us closer. Makes me want another little girl just so Ellie can have a best friend like Sarah has been to me. So, back to Monday night. We went and saw a movie. I made sure to pick one that Scott wouldn't want to see. So we saw the Back Up Plan. I'm not a huge fan of J.Lo., but the movie was cute and romantic and pretty funny (and a little unrealistic). Definitely not meant for a guy to see. We had so much fun, but I found myself missing Ellie's "bedtime routine". We lay her on the changing table to get her ready for her bath and do silly stuff like blow bubbles on her stomach and watch her laugh. Then Scott gives her a bath (her fingers are ALWAYS in her mouth during bathtime). Then we sometimes read her a story. We feed her and since she's so happy after all this, we usually play some more before putting her to bed:) So Scott sent me these pictures while I was gone. Now, mind you, these pics were taken from an iphone and not our nice fancy camera. But I thought they were so cute:)

In the bouncy seat watching baby einstein

bathtime (notice fingers in mouth)

Daddy Time

Checking in...

Before I had Ellie, I would always hear moms saying how fast their kids grew up and how sad it was. I would have thoughts to myself like, "don't you want them to grow up fast so you can have your life back the way it was before?" I take back every.single.one.of.those.thoughts. You have no idea how great having a child of your own is until you have one. seriously. And Ellie is only 3 months. It can only get better! I love this stage too. She is so interactive...especially with daddy. Which, to be honest, makes me a little mad. Don't get me wrong, I love it that they have that special relationship. But why does she laugh and giggle and light up EVERYTIME she sees Scott when I'm the one staying home and taking care of her day in and day out?? She has also become the little talker. And I think it's the cutest noises I've ever heard. She mainly does it in her bouncy seat and on her changing table. About a week ago, she rolled over from her back to her stomach!! SO fun to watch:)

The only down side to her turning three months is that I have gone back to work. It's only two days a week. One day my mother-in-law watches her and the other day my mom watches her. I know. It could be so much worse. But the first week just killed me. I'm working on the third week and it's still hard but getting so much better. I just thank the Lord for every time I have with Ellie. There really is something to a mother spending time with their children. It is so much more fulfilling than working outside the home. I know some women HAVE to work full time and I just empathize with them. I have a lot to be thankful for. For all of you SAHM's out there I know you would like a break from your kids but just be thankful the Lord has allowed you to directly invest in your children's lives. every day. I will never again ask a mom "so, what do you do all day?" hah!

Just wanted ya'll to get a sneak peak of Ellie's birth announcement. Since I was so late(woops:)), I just put a picture of her at three months on it. I can't wait to get them in the mail and start sending them out!