it's my girls' world

I've been so quiet here. As we near the busy time in tax season, I'm a bit swamped. Add a little bit of real life and I find myself with little time to spare to blog!

Happy Friday! The week after vacay usually drags on and this one did the very same. However, because of all the R&R from the previous week, we just chugged along that much easier! Here's a bit more Mexico (part one here) as we enter the weekend!

Day 3.5 ish

(too many pics to post in the previous post)

These girls love a good hammock like I did growing up in the islands. My brothers were way better at swinging me at breakneck speed than I am though.

I did a morning yoga class here and came back to take a pic of their interesting ceiling.

 There were quite a few Hindu Murtis through the resort.

This bali bed was our daily spot. We'd send C bright and early to put our beach bag on one. 

On this day, A went ziplining with C. Can you tell how unhappy she was?

Two turns later and one outfit change (and not because she wet herself or anything), here she is smiling!

Dinner that night with the family. We tried Indian and some delicious fresh margs.

We followed this up with a flame throwing show poolside after.

Day 4-

C did a pedicure bright and early the next morning. Her very first.

 Turquoise blue to match the ocean.

Back at the Bali Bed.

Day 5

 The kids loved painting these coconuts

I think I can squeeze the rest of the pics into 1 more next week.

Have a wonderful weekend, lovelies!

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Happy second day of spring! May the temperatures creep higher and higher! 

Today, we're all about the sisters! I don't have one of my own but I do love looking at my girls and the strong bond they're forging. Here are a few of my very random observations:

1- They have actual real conversations now. I eavesdrop sometimes and it warms my heart to hear them chatting way into the night (though we oft' have to go in and shut it down) about the most odd things (like Netflix shows and who they're inviting to their birthday parties)

2- They love to sing at the top of their lungs and have very similar taste in music- Ed Sheeran is the  favourite by a landslide right now! 

3- C (almost 9) most times let's A (5.5) get her way. Probably, because A wears her down. She is by no means a pushover though and will stand her ground if it really gets to her. 

4- One of their things is dancing. They clear a space and cut a rug. A has a very natural rhythm (and dances like no one is watching but C has some really technical and graceful moves so I find myself drawn to watching her. 

5- They are both foodies.... like we'd expect anything else from our offspring but they have very distinct tastes- A is my protein lover and my little gourmand and C is my carb lover. They both adore sugar though and would have way more often than I allow! 

6- C is a natural leader and A seems more of a follower- like their birth order. Things can change but lots of things that big sister wants to do, A finds herself doing it as well. She never liked TV and now she begs me for it (we don't allow it during the week unless it's our family viewing of Little House and The Prairie on Thursday). She also wants to do work if C is doing it or become a vegetarian just like C often says she wants to be (but reneges on it)

7- They are so affectionate- both with each other and with their parents. I love having huggers. 

8- When they have their fights, it can get hairy but they are few and far between. 

9- They are kind to each other. If I give A something, she will be sure to tell C so she can get one (C being older and wiser doesn't always do the same). And when A falls or is sad, C is always checking to make sure she is okay.

My girls, my  prayer is that you will continue to build this beautiful relationship as you grow older! May you be up there on each others' list of favourites, a shoulder to cry on and  one of the firsts you share  huge news with.  I hope you can advise and tease each other but not compete or compare between you. May you be independent of each other but call on each other. You've got this, girlies!

We are back from our very relaxing vacation at the Generations Resort in the Mayan Riviera. We had a seven respite of total fun and unwinding! And the sunshine didn't hurt. Here are a few two many pictures of our days in Mexico.

Day 1-ish- 

As we came into the hotel at around 4 o'clock. We took some quick pictures (that don't do the space justice as they don't show our lovely balcony and pool, as well as the girls' sleeping area) of our very spacious and comfy home for the next week then got ready for an early dinner as we were starving!  

We had Japanese and the tuna tataki was delicious! So was the sauv blanc (not pictured)

She was captivated by the cookie corner! Where there is a way, there's a will... tippy toes will do it!

And some of us finished off the night with a swim in our pool. 

Day 2-

We were up bright and early for breakfast! Whenever there were mangoes, these kids went a little crazy!

A walk around the pool and some chess. 

Spanish classes for our family!

The kids loved the ball pit in the kids' club

And mama enjoyed lounging by the pool though it was a bit cold for me to go in too much. 

D and I ventured out on a very rainy night to the neighbouring El dorado resort for some Mexican food. Here are my delicious shrimp and lobster tacos. Sidenote, we had a tough time getting back to our own resort in pouring rain and waited so long for our shuttle and we a bit late to pick up the kids (the one hiccup of our trip)

Day 3

We grabbed a Bali bed for the rest of our days there and spent a lot of time lounging there.

I went to a yoga class while D and the kids played in the sand.

The bar smoothies were also a fave of my littles. 

And that's a wrap for Part 1! Stay tuned for more!

Linking up with Biana for Weekending. Back to the grind for us....