Conversations with Ella

Pinkie Says "Sorry" in Ella's Place

Rob: Ella, say 'sorry' for kicking me.

Ella: No!

R: We don't kick. Say 'sorry' if you want to go play.

E: (holding Pinkie and speaking in a high-pitched voice) Sorry, Dada! . . .
Pinkie said, 'Sorry, Dada.' Now Ella can play!

How to Play Outside with Daddy

J: What did you and Daddy play last night?

E: I hide and Daddy find me.

J: How do you play that game?

E: Ella hid in trees and Dada say, "Ella, are you??" Then Dada find me and
we run fast!

I hold Daddy's hands and he spins.

J: Do you like when Daddy spins?

E: Umm, hmm!! (shaking head, yes) It's fun, I'm dizzy!

Giving Someone Else Time-Out

E: Momma, I take n (playgroup friend) to time out. (taking him by the hand)

J: Why?

E: He spilled Ella's fishy crackers on ground.

Ella Says "NO!"

Rob: Don't throw those rocks, Ella. Keep them in the garden.

R: Ella, Daddy said, "No." (after she continues to throw rocks)

R: (Rob picks her up and moves her away from the rocks).

Ella: Ella says "NO!"

Mommy's Husband

Ella: I ask Daddy, "Can I watch George movie?"

J: You can ask him when he comes home from work.

E: Dada's mommy's friend....Mommy's husband!

(I told her he was my husband a few days ago when we were looking at a wedding photo)