Ellie the Nanny

We have entered the stage of life when our home seems to be an ever evolving door of kids coming and going. It's a good thing, but sometimes it's challenging  transitioning back to an empty house after the goings have happened.    Shortly after our family reunion in Idaho and us getting back from our semi-spontaneous trek to California, we sent Ellie along with Cam and kids back to Alabama, so that Ellie could help watch the kids while Cami transitioned to a new work schedule.  With Emma and Adam back to school, our house seemed VERY empty after everyone left! 

Despite feeling a little lonely, though, I was happy that Ellie got that time with the B family before heading out on her mission and also happy that Cami got a sweet built-in babysitter who loves her kids fiercely! 

It seemed that Ellie very much enjoyed her month in Alabama and I enjoyed hearing about their escapades together.

Her and Lucie became quite attached to each other and Lucie still requests that Ellie be added to drawings of her family.  

And there's nothing quite like Oliver snuggles.  He's about as sweet as sweet comes  and looking at these pictures makes me miss them tremendously.  

I'm glad they had the time together, but I'm a bit jealous about having to watch the fun from afar.   Ellie is home now, Cami back to arranging childcare on her own again,   and I am shopping for airplane tickets.  💗