Hide and Seek technique needs improvement

Nana and Grandpa recently taught Ellie how to play hide-and-seek. Nana would stay with Ellie and count to 10 and then say "Ready or not, here I come!" Then they would head off together to find Grandpa. It was a huge hit.

I've tried to play the game with Ellie and have had mixed results. At this point in time, it's definitely more successful with two adults. However, since Daddy was busy cooking dinner, he could not help.

Scenario 1: Mommy hides, Ellie counts
- Ellie sits on the stairs and counts, "two, two, two, two, two..."
- Mommy hides behind the couch.
- Ellie says "COME!" and starts to look for Mommy.
- Mommy isn't in the first place Ellie looks.
- Ellie starts to cry "Mummy! Mummy!"
- Mommy tries to hide in an easier location next time.
- Repeat.

Scenario 2: Mommy counts, Ellie hides
- Mommy sits on the stairs and counts, "one, two, three, ..."
- Ellie runs into the kitchen and hides in the pantry (accompanied by giggles).
- Mommy says "Ready or not, here I come!"
- Ellie runs out of the pantry to meet Mommy.
- Repeat with same hiding place.