Adia's been having fun with Tanae and Lexi. We've gone to the park most mornings, but this morning it was too wet. Instead we went for a walk. Adia and Tanae in the wagon and Lexi in a stroller. When we tried to walk to the park yesterday, it was a free for all on who wanted to be in the stroller. At home, it's a fight to get Adia in the stroller, but since the other girls want to be in it here, she thinks it rocks. I just can't win. For the most part, she loves the wagon, especially when Tanae's in there with her. It doesn't work out too well if it's Adia and Lexi. They don't seem to mesh as well as Adia and Tanae.
There have been lots of trips to the park and Adia's become a pro at all things park. She easily walks up the steps, through the tunnel and down the slide. Lexi is definitely still learning. Instead of sitting before going down the slide, she just walks off the edge. You need lightning fast reflexes to prevent her from hitting her head on the way down. She of course giggles the entire way. Adia never lasts long though, she thinks the wagon is more fun. Each time we head to the garage, she tries to climb in it.
On Tuesday night we headed out to Woahink to see the area where Heather will be getting married. She girls had a crazy time running around in the open field. Tanae also had an unhealthy fascination with the lake. We'll need to keep an eye on her at the wedding or she may go swimming. It was a little tough to fit all three girls in the backseat though. We couldn't do two rear facing seats so Lexi's forward facing. She's forward facing with her parents anyway. It's really hard to get Adia in the middle seat, but she enjoys the company.
Adia continues to have fun with them, despite the bickering. Three most definitely is a crowd, but for the most part, they have fun. Mealtimes are insane. Adia is always the first to climb in her chair to signal food. Of course we haven't even had a chance to start making a meal. Adia's pretty patient and so is Tanae, but Lexi wants food NOW. DiDi and I have become pretty efficient though.
We do have a handle on the after dinner rush though. DiDi cleans up the kitchen and grabs the pjs while I do bath time. All three girls love being in the tub. Adia is usually the first one out. Sometimes Lexi beats her out, but usually Adia gets spooked and wants out. Then it's Lexi and it's always a fight to get Tanae out. She loves the water and splashing in the tub. She'd be in heaven if she had 2-3 baths a day like Adia.
Around one today we loaded the girls up in the car and took Tanae and Lexi back home. It was so hard to leave them because I'm getting hopelessly attached. Adia was asleep when we left them and was not a happy camper to wake up and not have her girls. She started calling "Nae?" almost immediately. On our way home, we stopped by the store to get ingredients for Eck's pies and the food for Heather's wedding. When we got back, I made the pies and onion dip. I think realized I forgot the jalapenos for the pico de gallo. We had to go back to the store anyway so we grabbed Gloria and went back to the store. Adia got a new hot wheels car and a balloon. When we got back, I started dicing up tomatoes, onions and jalapenos for the pico de gallo. I should have been wearing gloves because I'm still having issues with the jalapenos on my hands. I've burned my lips, mouth, eyes and nose multiple times now. All the hand washing in the world hasn't made a difference.
Today was Unky Eck and Aunt Colie's birthday. Colie's in California, kicking ass as a firefighter, but Eck was in Florence. We were hoping to have a birthday dinner with him, but it's also the night before Heather's wedding. I made Eck two banana cream pies for his birthday, but he won't get them until tomorrow. We did head to the rehearsal out at Woahink, but we didn't do much. DiDi and I spent out time chasing girls. Adia and Tanae were so happy to have each other back. There were tons of hugs and kisses between them. After the rehearsal, we went to the casino for dinner with everyone else. Unky Eck, Gamma, Gampa, Lani and Oma were also there. Adia was thoroughly surprised to see them. She had fun stealing Eck's birthday bag and carrying it around like a purse.
The girls were exhausted. We put them in the bath when we got back and I washed every one's hair. Adia nearly fell asleep in my arms when I wrapped her in the towel. She was out fast once I put her in bed. Tanae and Lexi followed quickly. Tomorrow's going to be another long and full day. At least we get to keep Tanae afterwards. Adia will be a happy camper as long as Tanae's with her.
