It's no secret that Abby and Ella are totally in love with their American Girls, but you can imagine my shock when they came to me and told me they are pregnant with their next girls. Abby would love to add Samantha to her family and Ella loves Kit. I love their heart for babies and the way they play with their dolls for hours. You should see the bags they pack for their "kids" when we are taking a trip. All that to say, we had a talk about how they will have to save their money for their next American Girl, which led to the dumping of piggy banks and the realistic lesson of just how much saving that would mean. Their motivation is very real and they are working hard to earn some money. You should see their excitement when they find a nickel somewhere. I wonder how long they are going to be pregnant for! :)
Here comes the sun and spring is in the air. Joe and I took Juliet on her first spring walk one morning while the big girls were in school.
It's safe to say she loved it!
Abby and Ella started swim lessons this month.
Our house is full of little girls learning to tell jokes.
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We had a March day in the 80's, which called for shorts, a picnic and books in the backyard.
We were all pretty excited. Can you tell?
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Look who is sitting up!
"She's moving on and I can't always go with her. But while she's here, I'll sit beside her." - Emily P. Freeman
Watching Juliet grow is such a gift. Her sweet personality is really starting to show. She loves the camera too. And those cute baby toes...
My thoughtful little helper loves to help with the laundry.
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Family walk around the neighborhood
Ella and her little buddy
Juliet loves dancing with her daddy, just like her sisters!
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We made green smoothies filled with lots of yummy fruits and veggies (including spinach, kiwi and apples) on St. Patrick's Day. Then, we sent a picture to G-Diddy, our green smoothie pro, and he sent his green smoothie pic right back.
It's more rare these days to get an entire morning alone with just my big girl. We chatted about life and dreams and books while we did some stocking up at Sam's. Then, we finished of our trip with some lunch. I'm soaking up these days.
That core is getting stronger at 23 weeks old!
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Ella: Mommy, how come when you milk the baby you call it nursing?
Juliet loves listening to her big sisters read to her.
Abby has always loved books, but THIS! The moment when she chose to pick up a chapter book that she can read on her own and liked it so much that she couldn't put it down until she finished. I'd say that's evidence of a true bookworm in the making! AND I love it. Her very first favorite book was Owl Diaries: A Woodland Wedding by Rebecca Elliot.
Abby came home from school and excitedly taught us all about "glyphs". She then proceeded to create a glyph project for her daddy to complete as homework in his free time. :)
This month, we celebrated with Aunt Alex and Uncle Brad as they prepare to welcome their baby boy, our first nephew and the girls' first cousin! It was our girls' very first baby shower experience. They helped me make a diaper cake and pick cute baby boy outfits to give Aunt Alex.
Only certain things can make New Jersey traffic a little less horrible and a whole lot more sweet.
We even got to celebrate Aunt Cyncy's birthday with her!
We are so excited to meet this little guy.
The girls were serious about the gift unveiling!
Girlies and their Grammy
Added bonus: the shower was at a restaurant right on the shore. Nothing like being next to the ocean and Boardwalk in winter coats to get you pumped for summer.
My sweet baby, I love you!
