Fields Landing

Who knew Fields Landing was such a cool place to visit?  On our way home from running errands in Eureka, we drove to the beach there and enjoyed some unexpected sunshine out by the water.  Our playtime doubled as school time, because we found some amazing things.  Nick saved a stranded crab that was missing two legs.  There was a washed up octopus/squid that we poked around at.  We played with the sea anemones and gathered shells.  Sometimes, I just love living in Humboldt.

The Rhody Parade

My dad came and picked us up to head to Eureka for the parade.  The girls chose to all wear dress up clothes, which is a little hard for this momma to handle.  Sigh... it was well worth the sacrifice to see their happy little faces as each float went past them and shouted out compliments for their hats and costumes.  Talullah was bat girl.  Berlyn was super girl.  And Havanna was wearing a My Little Pony dress.  They should have won an award for their undeniable adorableness.

Talent!

My dear friend Allisen brought over a gift for the newest baby girl growing in my belly.  She had made this sweet little rabbit, along with a cute certificate to go with it.  Raleigh Rabbit from Everspring Forest, coming to give soft cuddles and sweet dreams.  I'm in love.

Swim lessons

This is Talullah's second round of swim lessons up in Arcata, and the first for Berlyn.  Talullah is totally comfortable in the water and well on her way to learning how to swim.  Berlyn loves the water, but for some reason, after about lesson 4, she refused to get in the pool.  So, for the next few weeks, I spent an hour a week sitting on the edge of the water with her, coaxing her to at least put her legs in the water.  I'm guessing the day they jumped off the edge and dunked completely under was probably the last time she had any interest in learning to swim.  Now, she's more of a hot tub kind of girl.

How do YOU potty train your two year old?

Leap Pad and M&M's at our house.

"Normal"

After the sweet previous post, I must post the comparison.  This litter box fiasco would be the opposite kind of day living in a world of toddlers.  This morning, the girls had been so kind as to let me sleep in until 7.  I never, ever, ever (hardly) sleep once any of the girls are awake.  But I AM pretty pregnant, and I AM trying to survive on minimal sleep.  The one morning I lay in bed relaxing, I get up to THIS.  First, Talullah comes in and shakes my arm.  "Uhm... Mo-ooom.  Berlyn and Havanna are in the cat litter again."  My eyes bolt open and I'm at full attention.  Sure enough, there was hardly any litter left in the bin, and the disgusting sand was scattered from laundry room to kitchen.  In the cat food dish.  Water dish emptied out, creating a gooey mess of sandy goop.  From what I gather, they were trying to 'teach Sarah Sophia to use her potty box'.

Berlyn

Talk about sweet moments!  The girls were being so quiet, I just had to go check and see what was going on.  Usually this team is double trouble.  This particular moment was a moment to treasure.  Berlyn had picked out a book and was 'reading' to her baby sister.  *Heart melts*