It has been a while since I have updated this blog. I used to write a lot, particularly a lot about Ella. Time has flown by, and Ella has finished second grade. The photo at the top was taken after her seventh birthday last August. The day after her party she quickly sat down and wrote thank you notes for all the gifts that she received. Her parents have taught her well the importance of being grateful and expressing her thanks in a tangible way.
One of Ella's favorite ways to pass her time is to read. She has a book in her hand almost wherever she goes. Right now she is reading the series of books, The Diary of a Wimpy Kid and A Series of Unfortunate Events. She recently read Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. After reading the book, she watched the movie, then at the dinner table discussed the similarities and differences between the movie and the book.
I was sick during March and into April. David asked me if I could come up and be with Ella during her spring break. I told him I wasn't sure at all if I would feel up to it, but I went. One day, I told Ella that I needed to lie down on the sofa. She got right up with me and began reading to me. The tables had turned.
In Ella's after school program, the opportunity to take violin lessons was given to the children, and so that has been added to her activities. The Waynesboro Symphony Orchestra has provided the instruments, the teachers, and the lessons without charge to the students. What a wonderful opportunity is theirs to learn to play. I'm going to polish my violin, get a new bow and string's and see if I can keep up with her.
This photo was taken by Ginny, one of Ella's former caregivers at a recent program at Ella's school. I have spent this past week being taxi driver for Ella and her different activities. I'm spending this next week with Sarah in Charlottesville, and then going home for a little while, and then returning for birthday number 8.
