Disneyland

We took the girls to Disneyland today for the first time as an early celebration of their 3rd birthday. They really enjoyed it and only had one short mini-meltdown when it was time to go. We went on the Carousel, Dumbo, Small World, Tea Cups and Alice in Wonderland (or 'The Caterpillars', as they called it). It was so laid back and easy. We knew we would only be in Fantasyland and Toontown and didn't try to do too much. And we gave ourselves plenty of time to leave (it took an hour once we started heading out), although Maitlyn kept asking when we were going to have cake. It was nice to have the one-on-one time with the girls. We're looking forward to doing it again with everyone in a few weeks.

No Nap

The girls have a book about a dad who spends all day trying to get his daughter to take a nap, but ends up falling asleep himself instead. This is the illustration from the book:

Saturday I walked into the girls' bedroom and saw this:

Art imitating life or life imitating art?

The Triple Stroller

I finally broke down and bought a triple stroller. Caylee was starting to get too heavy for long walks in the Bjorn (while pushing the big girls). When Maitlyn first saw the new stroller, she squealed delightedly, "There are three seats! One for Maitlyn, one for Braiden, and one for Caylee." They have since requested several times to go in the green stroller. It's starting to feel like all the girls are more of a family unit. I can't remember the last time they asked for Caylee to go back in Mommy's tummy. It's nice.

Digital Natives

It's amazing to me how easily technology comes to these girls. They see Brian or I do something on the iPhone or computer one time and can instantly replicate it. And they understand how devices have multiple uses. Today they were playing with our old cell phones (the flip ones we stopped using right after they were born)and were using them to take pictures of their toys. They would tell the toys to say cheese and then say,"That was a good picture monkey/red car/book." I imagine there will be no need for Geek Squads when the girls grow up, since no one will remember a world without cell phones and laptops.

Really Big Sisters

The girls have turned out to be wonderful big sisters. They always give Caylee kisses on her head and bring her toys. The other day Braiden was reading to her (and the monkey, of course). I feel very fortunate that they have been so accepting. We'll have to wait and see what happens when Caylee is mobile and starts getting into their stuff.

Favorite Moments

We put a lot of effort into creating memorable moments for the girls--Sea World, music class, trips to the beach.  However, I find that my favorite moments are the ones that happen among the ordinary day-to-day.  Tonight, I was sitting on our bathroom floor, rocking Maitlyn on my lap, listening to Caylee talking to the fish in the bouncy chair and watching Braiden try to replicate her earlier success of peeing in the potty.  Just us girls, hanging out.  It was wonderful.  I like all the fancy trips and such, but the ordinary moments I really treasure.