Catching up...
We've had a beautiful fall here so far, and are spending as much time outside enjoying the weather as we can, before winter arrives and we're trapped inside.
Cloud-gazing:
Lily has become a real pro at riding a tricycle. Eve and Julia still need a lot of help.
A couple weeks ago we went apple picking, and also picked up some pumpkins.
There was a nice play area that included a huge pile of hay bales to climb.
Finally, a favorite indoor activity - they love to help me cook. Here they are smashing up cereal for "breakfast cookies":
They are becoming such interesting, fun little people. I have to admit it's been difficult lately too - they also can be rude, demanding, defiant, and just really, really annoying when we have days of constant whining, crying, and fighting. But then they'll invent some new imaginary game (most recent involves a dragon and a cave, and either a prince or princess coming to save them depending on whether mommy or daddy is available to play along) and remind me how fun they are. As they get older it's also getting easier to take them places. We actually eat out every once in a while now, and I think our stroller days are numbered. The last few times we've gone to the Children's Museum we left it at home, and I've even gone grocery shopping with them several times now without it. I can't believe how big they're getting.
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Aww how sweet. They have grown so much just since I started following your vox. :) When did they turn 2? Because the behaviors that you're describing are exactly what we're experiencing with our 2 year 4 month old boy. Good luck mommy, I hear 3's are harder. *cry*
BTW, I'm intrigued by the breakfast cookies! Would you pm me the recipe if/when you find some time? :)
Here is a link to the breakfast cookie recipe:
http://www.cooksrecipes.com/articles/lapine_breakfast_cookies_recipe.html
I usually use about half the sugar called for in the recipe. I also sometimes use some applesauce in place of some of the oil. Finally, do not believe the baking time - I find that if I cook them any longer than 8 minutes the bottoms start to burn. They are tasty and a big hit in our house! I usually double the recipe so I have some for the freezer.
Aww, I thought they were much closer to 3 than my little guy, never imagined their birthdays are tomorrow. I hope they have a wonderful day. I think birthdays are the biggest milestones for Mommy! So congratulations to you and Dad. :)
(thanks for the recipe, we'll try it!)
Fast forward three years and you have three amazing, beautiful girls. And I am so proud of you. You inspire me to be a better mom to my little guy!
Congratulations!