It's a Girl Thing

Before Megan was born I was convinced we would have all boys. I couldn't wrap my mind around having a girl (never mind four girls!). I thought it would be so much easier to raise boys, without all of the drama that girls inevitably bring. And, so convinced were we that Megan was going to be a boy, we didn't have a name for her until she was born. (We were sure she was going to be a Luke - still our boy name after three pregnancies!)

Of course, this anxiety about having a girl seems like ancient history now, and I can't imagine life any differently. At this stage, having all girls means our house is more mellow than it would be with a boy in the mix. They fill their days with quiet activities like reading, putting together puzzles, playing with their baby dolls, acting out fairy tales, and... playing dress-up, of course. Tessa and Annie are still getting their bearings here, but they've now mastered one very important task: how to wear a tiara!

I think they were pretty enamored with themselves (or each other?? Sometimes I wonder if they know it's their own reflection in the mirror, or if they think it's their sister!).

(And, just for fun, Princess Bridget!)