I love Mommy/Daughter date's with Ellie Kate. I enjoy having one on one time to talk to her and hear what's on her mind. I especially enjoy watching her interact with the people around her. I don't care where we are or what age the person with whom she is socializing, she always grabs his/her attention and will bring a smile to their face. She definitely has a heart of compassion and a sincere love for others.
Last week I decided to take Ellie Kate out to breakfast-just the two of us. We decided to go to a restaurant only a few miles down the road because I needed to be back home at a certain time.
The moment we walked through the door of the restaurant, there was a huge claw machine filled with stuffed animals of every kind. Naturally, Ellie Kate wanted to put money in and see if she could "win" a small stuffed pony. I said that would be fine. We had to wait a minute before they could seat us, so why not. Well, I'll tell you why not- Because to my surprise, when I reached in my purse to grab my wallet, it was not there! I remembered then, that I left it in the diaper bag........which was with Jude.......at Momma and Daddy's house. Yep, that's where it was.
Just when I realized I'd left it at Momma's, the lady came to seat us. I knew I had my check-book, so no big deal right?
It wouldn't have been if they took checks, but they didn't. I quickly called Momma. "Don't worry about it. Just call before you get ready to leave and your Daddy or I will bring it to you." she said.
"Thank you so much!!", I exclaimed with a sigh of relief.
We ordered our drinks and food. Then, we talked about any and everything that was on Ellie Kate's mind. We talked about her friends, going to Disney World for her birthday, and what we would do for the rest of the week. Then, Ellie Kate glanced over her left shoulder and noticed another little girl her age, who was sitting with her grandmother.
She quickly introduced herself by saying "Hello, My name is Ellie Kate. What is your name?"
The little girl told Ellie Kate her name and without hesitation, Ellie Kate said, "Would you like to come sit with me and my Mommy? My Mommy doesn't mind. Do you Mommy?" I smiled and said, "Not a bit."
And so we enjoyed the company of a sweet little girl while we waited on our breakfast......
Unfortunately, Ellie Kate's new "friend" and her grandmother had to say goodbye, but shortly after, our breakfast was served.
Checkout Ellie Kate's awesome pancake!
After we finished eating my Daddy showed up with my wallet!
And because he is an awesome "Bop Bop", he had money for the claw machine! Can you guess who helped
Ellie Kate win this while I payed for breakfast?????
You guessed it!! Her awesome "Bop Bop"!
We had such a wonderful Mommy/Daughter date and I can't wait to do it again! I love making sweet memories with my sweet girl!
