Third Child Tribulations

Wrenn's a girl on the go.  She gets to tag along as we take family adventures to parks, zoos, ball games, parades, and parties.  Unfortunately I mean it when I say "tag along" as her presence at all of these events only happens if we are too lazy or unable to find a babysitter.  We typically choose to leave her behind whenever possible just to lighten the load.  

Poor thing.

She'll have her chance someday, but right now, she's just safer in the prison-like confines of our home.  I'm sure there are other parents out there with more kids who leave the house all the time, safely providing exciting experiences for their children.  

Not us.  We'll get her a babysitter just so we can preserve some sanity.    

However, there are times when we do take her with us to family outings.  The rule is generally that she must stay in the stroller.  We can barely manage the big two, so letting Wrenn out of the stroller is just plain dangerous.  

Here are a few shots of Wrenn having a super fun time while leaving the house.  

Here's Wrenn having a picnic at the park right next to a playground where her siblings were allowed to play.  

Enjoying the hot air balloons.  It was a good two hours of hot air balloon fun.  She stayed in the stroller the whole time.  

While at her sister's T-ball game.  I'm not exaggerating when I say only her grandparents ever get her out and let her walk around.    

 I know better than to let her out of that stroller.  The picture below captures her strut when given an inch of freedom.  She will confidently walk off into the sunset, never looking back to see if anyone is coming with her.  If she comes to a gate, she'll attempt to scale it.  If there's a curb, she'll hurtle herself over it.  She is my most determined, assertive, independent spirit so far.

Back off, Mom.  Danger is my middle name.  I got this.