Lazy Ella

When we first got Ella, she had recently been spayed. We figured that she was still recovering from surgery, so that would explain why she was so lazy! However, it's been a month since she was spayed, her stitches are completely healed, and the vet says she is fine. So why is Ella still lazy? Apparently that's just her personality. She is extremely laid back and loves to sleep. When it's time for a walk, she perks up and gets excited, but otherwise she's usually snoozing or cuddling with me. I really can't complain too much about my lazy bum, since at least she isn't chewing up the furniture or running laps around the apartment! I've been reading many children's books about animals lately, and this week I picked up The Very Lazy Ladybug by Isobel Finn. This book tells the story of a ladybug who isn't very motivated to fly. Instead, she attaches herself to passing animals, hoping to find a soft, quiet, place to sleep. She tries a kangaroo (too bouncy) and a lion (too loud) before settling on an elephant's trunk. When the elephant sneezes, however, the ladybug is forced to fly! The illustrations are large, bright, and bold, which would appeal to younger children. This would make a great bedtime story, since children can definitely relate to needing a soft, quiet place to sleep! Ella certainly has no problem finding a quiet place and is an expert napper!