With Emersyn off to camp for two weeks, Elle was an only child for the first time. After we dropped Emmy off, we did our Sunday routine of the Farmers Market, lunch and the candy store, Powells. Oh, and always a quick stop in the Apple store in town. The “we” during the summer always includes Terri and Andy.

For the first week, Eleri went to Princess Fairy camp at the town recreation department. She did this camp last year and loved it. Camp was from 8:45 to 11:45 each day. It gave her the opportunity to meet new friends and make fairy items. She made a wand, a fairy purse, fairy wings and a fairy apron. On the last day of camp on Friday, they had a fairy picnic. Elle wore the wings we bought for Emmy at Disneyland when she was 3. Elle had a fun week.

Elle spent the night at Aunt Terri’s every night. She loved that she got to watch HER tv programs. Elle played with Izzy many days after camp. Izzy is a 3rd grader. Since Elle plays with all of Emmy’s friends’ little sisters, she is well adjusted to the 8-year old. Izzy sister, Sophie, a 6th grader, was very lonely without Emmy for two weeks.

On the weekend, Aunt Nancy took Elle to lunch and a movie. They went to see the “Ramona and Beeza” movie from the books by Beverly Clearly. Emmy had said not to see the movie without her, but we can always go again. Elle was all smiles as she drove off with Aunt Nancy for her special date.

Mimi took Elle to the Children’s Discovery Museum. She loves this museum while Emmy has outgrown it. Going on a special date with Mimi was perfect. Mimi and Papa also took Elle to a children’s performance at a local school. She found a friend from fairy camp at the performance. Mimi, Papa and Aunty Kathy took Elle to see and hear the French singing choir. Elle really enjoyed this and loves to listen to the CD Mimi bought for her. Mimi and Papa enjoyed some quality time with Elle over dinners at our home.

In all, I think Elle missed her sister, but she also enjoyed being the “only child” for only two weeks.