Walks, Shoes, and Nicknames

Well- we did not make it to the zoo. Ella took a super long nap so we just walked around the neighborhood and then went to Walmart. She wears her sunglasses when we walk, it is so cute- she seems to like them. During our walk she spent most of her time leaning over and chewing on the stroller tray. Isn't it amazing how a few minutes outside makes you feel so good? I am so glad for warm weather- it is sooo good to be outside! On Monday I lost one of her Robee shoes at Walmart- I am totally bummed. I checked at lost and found but it was not there. She wore those little white sandals all the time. I was able to replace her little pink bunny slippers with the next size up- so she has those to wear. I have several pairs of shoes, but her feet are so small, they all fall off. Those Robee's were great! Maybe it will still be found. I have had several nick names for Ella. Does anyone else go through nickname phases? She has been sweet pea, doll, love and el. El is the latest- wonder what will be next?? She has been so fussy the last few nights from around 4:00 to bedtime. It drains me. I am so glad Chad comes home and entertains her so I can just fix dinner! Made it successfully through another South Beach day. I did have sugarfree fatfree chocolate pudding pie for dessert- we had company over- so I guess that is a little cheat, because I ate the crust. I did however abstain from the bread and potatoes served with dinner (salmon). Major feat for me! Tonight I am thankful for: 1. Pink bunny slippers 2. afternoon walks 3. an empty sink!