Little Sisters = Sidekicks, Henchmen and Comic Relief

Ellie (overheard talking to Livi last week, while playing Ursula in a game of "The Little Mermaid"): "That's right my slippery little eel!"

Because she is the little sister and (let's be honest) doesn't completely understand what's going on when they're playing, Livi is always playing second fiddle playing to Ellie's starring role. So far Livi's been one of the eels/Flounder in "The Little Mermaid," one of the seven dwarves in Snow White, and Olaf in various games of Frozen. I told Ellie to enjoy it while she can, because one of these days Livi is going to wise up and start demanding better roles.

Ellie on Aging

"Mom, why do you have lines on your brain?"

(She was referring to the wrinkles on my forehead that I swear I didn't have five years ago.)

Christmas 2015 Letdown

Overheard while Ellie was brushing her teeth before bedtime: "Santa didn't bring me everything I wanted for Christmas. I really wanted a duck costume!"

Quotes from Ellie

While talking about how big fairies are, holding her fingers an inch apart:

"Is Pinkertell this big?"

Pillow Pal

She continues to surprise me with her creativity!

Vocabulary According to Ellie

Jack Be Nibble = Jack Be Nimble

We can thank Dad for teaching this to Ellie -- Curtsy flush (Courtesy Flush)

Tell Me How You Really Feel

"Mom, I'm not talking to you until the end of the world."