adella's been doing some really cool stuff lately. she's getting so big!
we've been checking out 'the magic schoolbus' books from the library, and she just devours them! they're full of so many interesting science-y things, fun stories and adventure, and hidden jokes - it's right up her alley.
also, we signed her up for a summer day camp this year, at the arboretum. one whole week of all-day fun. her camp is called 'wet and wild' and they'll be splashing around in streams and ponds, learning about local aquatic life, playing games, making crafts and having fun. i hope she loves it.
she's been making some pretty amazing drawings too. i know i say that every time i post about her drawings, but seriously - they are SO good! i just love them. some of the latest ones are of dinosaurs, like this one:
the little dino on the left is guarding her nest of eggs (i think she's a maiasaura) and the other, the t-rex, is thinking about his dinner (a little bunny). also, check out the hat in the pond, about to be swirled into that whirlpool.
a few days ago i did this little interview with adella, after seeing it floating around in blog-land. it was pretty cute to hear the answers she came up with - so i thought i'd post it here too:
1. What is something mom always says to you?
be a good listener
2. What makes mom happy?
the sun
3. What makes mom sad?
someone else sad.
4. How does your mom make you laugh?
you tickle me!
5. What was your mom like as a child?
she laughs, hmmm.... what else? ...um, i don't know.
6. How old is your mom?
62 (62?!?)
7. How tall is your mom?
this tall! (standing on the chair with arm up in the air)
8. What is her favorite thing to do?
go to the nature center (um, that would be adella's favorite)
9. What does your mom do when you're not around?
you think of me
10. If your mom becomes famous, what will it be for?
you would be married (?)
11. What is your mom really good at?
playing games and eating (wow. is that it?)
12. What is your mom not very good at?
um.... not very good at getting away from something
13. What does your mom do for her job?
mop (?)
14. What is your mom's favorite food?
chicken and noodles (not sure about this - not a favorite of mine or adella's)
15. What makes you proud of your mom?
when i'm proud of you, i give you a big big hug!
16. If your mom were a cartoon character, who would she be?
a firefighter
17. What do you and your mom do together?
play cards (cards?)
18. How are you and your mom the same?
we wear the same shoes and wear the same pants
19. How are you and your mom different?
we don't have the same pants and we don't have the same shoes
20. How do you know your mom loves you?
you give me a big big hug! aaaaaaaaaaaaand, mama.... i'm getting tired of these questions.
21. Where is your mom's favorite place to go?
pet store! (?)
okay - i guess that about wraps it up. gosh, there's so much more to say about all that my girl has been up to, but i'll save it for another day.
now if you'll excuse me, this 62 year-old mama needs to get back to mopping. and then i'll find something to eat (maybe chicken and noodles).