Nurse/Doctor Ellie - Ada and Ellie

Ellie: "Ada sick."

Ada: No, I feel quite well. That is, I do not feel ill, but I do feel like I could use more cuddles. Could I just get a prescription for cuddles?

Ellie: "Ada checkup. Poke poke!"

Ada: I do not believe that will be necessary. Not one of the phrases you have said was a complete sentence. Really, I feel delightful. Could I just get that prescription? Mommy and Daddy, perhaps we should go to a physician who actually has a degree.

Ellie: "Heart."

Ada: Hehe that tickles! Oh, alright, dear sister, I will allow you to examine me, despite your lack of knowledge, skill, or gentleness - OW!

I, 'Punzel - Ellie

At times, I will crawl around on the ground.

Silly Mommy will say "Is Ellie a doggy?"

Me, indignantly standing upright, offended: "No, Ellie 'Punzel."

Mommy asks other ridiculous questions such as "Is Ellie a kid? A good girl? A girl? A child of God? Is your name Ellie?"

I always state vehemently that "I, 'Punzel."

"Who's Ada?" Mommy asks.

"Ada Ariel," I respond. Sometimes, however, she is Anna, or Elsa, or some other princess.

"Who's Mommy?" she enquires.

"Mommy Belle," which, logically, results in "Daddy Beast!" Although, I have recently admitted that "Daddy Ba'man," in which case "Ellie Supe'man."

This means that I must always "B'ush, and b'ush, and b'ush my hair." Regrettably, my hair is not as long as 'Punzel's, so I am often reduced to brushing my shoulder.

I have always been 'Punzel. 

How to Fall Asleep - Ada

There is but one way in which a princess should fall asleep. I have fallen asleep by other means than those listed, but they are few, unintentional, and against my better judgment.

1. Demand to be Held: You must be held as a princess in order to fall asleep. This must be a specific type of hold as well - tight, soft, and rocking. If any are absent, you will stay awake. 
2. Demand a Pacifier: This pacifier must be held in your mouth. If you see or feel the person holding you remove their hand from the pacifier, promptly spit it out in disgust and scream.
3. Demand to be Swaddled: A swaddle may appear to be some form of medieval torture device, but it is quite comfortable. Note: Swaddles work best if you attempt to defeat their purpose by pulling your arms out.
4. Insist on White Noise: Nothing is better than the sound of rushing water to help you sleep. If you do not fall asleep, however, it is good for inducing a strong desire to urinate.
5. Get Hot: If one is not sweating a little from the swaddle and the snuggles, one is not comfortable enough to sleep.
6. Thrash: Vicious thrashing, scratching, and screaming periodically ensures that the servant holding you is truly committed to you. It also lets them know that you are trying to sleep, lest they forget. You have your eyes closed during this endeavor, so you can only assume that they are foolishly directing their attention at something other than yourself, which is forbidden.
7. Timing: If you are not quite asleep, fake it until you are being transferred to your bed. This makes sure the servant attending to you does not gain a false hope of escaping your quarters.
8. Wake up: If you do not fall asleep, do one of two things:
1. Demand Food: Even if you are not hungry, two gulps puts you right out. Why is it my concern if the rest of the bottle is wasted?
2. Smile: If you are startled or in any other way caused to be woken up entirely, smile profusely so that the servant may notice your beauty and thus be sucked into caring for you more.

Easter Egg Hunts - Ellie

The most interesting part of Easter was, by far, the many Easter egg hunts. These were not eggs that could be eaten...

...but they did often have some wonderful candy inside. I especially appreciated the chocolate candy.

There was a time that I was often wandering around the house and, once, around a yard looking for these oblong spheres of delight.

 

Occasionally I needed some extra assistance, but I was never too proud to accept the help.

The worst part was having to wait to open the egg. I was expected to put the egg into a basket and not open it until all were collected. Sometimes the temptation was too great.

Sadly, not all of the eggs held candy. Some times they held useless silver circles that Daddy could spin. Other times, they held instructions for certain tasks that I should accomplish. The most deplorable action that would occur was when empty eggs were hidden for me to find "just for fun."

This was not fun, Mommy.

Not fun at all.

Easter Dress - Ada

We recently celebrated Easter. As this was a day about Jesus, as Ellie kept yelling, and those days happen regularly, this had very little that made it unique excepting two key components: there were an unusually large number of people in my castle to air me, and I wore a more fancy dress that deserved more photographs. At first, this made me happy, because I was getting attention...

"Hello there, camera! Do you happen to know to where my Daddy went?"

"He was there a moment ago, and I was exceedingly exuberant to see him, but then you arrived and I no longer see his face."

"I wonder if I shall ever see him again."

 later, it made me sad, because I was not being held. 

"I can no longer remember what it is like to be held."

I was told repeatedly how beautiful it was and how beauteous I was in it, which was so obvious it need not be said. I, however, was more concerned with its taste. It lacked a real solid flavor, but was readily accessible to be chewed upon. That was its most delightful feature.

"Oh, there you are, Daddy! Do not mind me, I am simply consuming this garment."

Easter Dress - Ellie

On Easter, we talk about Jesus. I did my part by running around the house yelling "JESUS!" over and over again. I believe I celebrated appropriately. The part of the holiday that I did not appreciate, however, was having to wear a big dress. I pulled and tugged at it and complained about it being big, but I was not allowed respite. It did allow me time to be outside, however, so it was not entirely wasted.

I wonder where I am permitted to go.

I can go anywhere?

What if something were to happen to my dress?

If something were to happen to my dress, would I be able to remove it?

  

In that case, "Zooss way."

Sniffing the flower.

We also colored eggs and I put stickers on one. I know not the purpose, but it was entertaining even if I had to wait to eat them.

Glamour Shots - Ada

I was recently introduced to the world of modeling. I believe I quite thrived at it. I do not believe it to be the most enjoyable of occupations, but it definitely has the benefit of everyone focusing their attention upon me. I know not, however what it was that I was modeling, as I was, oddly, undressed save a diaper, a bow, and occasionally a blanket.. Through the process of being photographed so often, I have come to understand that the camera loves me. This is understandable, as all adore me, but I have decided that I should not dislike something that has such high regard for me. Below are each of my best photographs and the name for each modeling pose.

The "Goo!"

The "What is that Yonder?"

The "Giggly Girl"

The "Daddy, Photograph Me Not, I am Indecent"

The "Oh, You Have Returned!"

The "What Did You Say?"

The "Too Cute"

Not all of the photographs were perfect. That, of course, was Daddy's fault.

"I Hold It!" - Ellie and Ada

Ellie: "I hold it" is how I ask Mommy and Daddy if I can hold Ada. Recently, it has evolved into "I hold it Ada," which I am told is more grammatically correct.

Ada: You're still calling me an "it." I do not appreciate that. I am a princess and should be respected as such!



Ellie: "Shh. It's okay, Ada!" Anyway, I ask any chance I get I ask to hold Ada-

Ada: Whether I like it or not.



Ellie: -and Mommy and Daddy excitedly photograph how "ador'ble" I am.



Ada: Much to my chagrin. I make the most of it, however, by crying as little as possible. I've learned that if this is a battle to see who is the most beauteous princess, I must do my part. The secret is maintaining eye contact with the camera and mentally calling for help.



Ellie: "Ada no princess: Ada bobble. Kiss!"



Ada: That is nonsensical reasoning. Although, now that you mention it, a bottle would be delightful right about now.