I am getting ready for the two week trip to Russia to adopt Netta. This is a long one — almost 2 weeks during which time I won’t see Ella. I’m going to miss her. She had a playdate this past week with Nate (Betsy’s son) who is about a year older. It was cute and I think interesting for Ella. She was fascinated by Nate’s playing school and singing all the songs he knows from school even though Ella was most interested in stealing away the pupils (TellaTubbies) lined up against the wall so she wasn’t being that cooperative. This caused Nate to call out to her: E-L-L_A! E-L-L-A! But his reprimanding didn’t have much effect as Ella was intent on doing her own thing. For me it was nice to see some interaction. I see that as time goes by, Ella is more interested in the company of other children as a motivating factor.
At the Friday playgroup though most of the previous group has moved on and now Ella is with alot of younger kids. I’m not quite sure that this is the appropriate group but in the meantime she likes circle time, the swing, the equipment and toys. The structure is probably good for her too. I just wish Anna, the Early Intervention leader would learn the traditional playgroup songs!