Recent Conversations with Ellie

Ellie, to me: "First things first!"

Me: "What do you mean?"
Ellie: "I mean me! I need to go first!"

My mom, talking to Ellie on FaceTime: "Well, Ellie, I have to go jump in the shower."

Ellie: "Oh no, Mimi! You can't jump in the shower -- that's not safe! You have to walk in the shower."

Ellie, while walking to school: "Mom, what day is it?"

Me: "It's Thursday. In German, it's called Donnerstag."

Ellie: "Donut Tag?"