Ella-isms

Ella-ism #1:

The entire family was having dinner over at Grandma and Grandpa Nelson's home. Ella was sitting next to Aunt D's foster charge (a very pleasant young lady!) and turned to look at her. After a bit of time, Ella announced, dead-pan, "I'm staring at you" and continued to do so.

It was such an unexpected declaration that it caused hysterics. The exchange was so indicative of Ella's social skills!  :)

Ella-ism #2:

I happened to be nearby Ella when she said the word "stop" and did the sign language gesture for the word. I asked her where she learned that and she said her teacher. I smiled, since I was not surprised such a thing had been necessary, and asked Ella what else her teacher said to her.

Ella thought a moment and then exclaimed, "Go and play!"

I went into hysterics because this is something we frequently say as well!  ;)