A-lo-ha! Part 2

A-lo-ha Part 2 may have made it up a lot sooner if Nap Strike Part 2 hadn't hit our house this week. Oh well, that's another post entirely. On to the pool.

We spent many mornings and late afternoons with Lucie, Ryan and Tate at the Maui condo pool. I was so happy to discover that my kids love the spot as much as I do. Chris and I have stayed at the Maui condo several times (including the trip when we got engaged and our honeymoon) and this pool has become one of my favorite spots on Earth. The pool and hot tub are the perfect temperature and overlook an amazing view of the ocean. It's hard not to feel at peace and relaxed there, even with three kids under the age of three!

Gigi bought the kids some diving sticks and splash balls which they loved to throw in and across the pool to whoever would play with them. We swam in a circle singing "Motorboat" over and over again, followed each time with Ryan and Lucie screaming out "Again!" and Tate furiously signing "More! More!" In fact, when our friend Jessica asked Ryan about his trip recently, the first thing he started talking about was our "Motorboat" games. I found it so interesting that he came up with that, especially since we hadn't talked about it since that day at the pool.

As our plane was about to take off for home, I asked Lucie to tell me about her favorite part of her time in Hawaii. She paused, gave it some thought, and replied enthusiastically, "I really liked the pool, Mommy! What was your favorite part?" I was so taken aback by her question that I don't really remember what I said. This was our first real conversation - how amazing! I have so many favorite memories from the trip, but this sweet little interaction definitely had to be added to the list. Remembering events from weeks ago and initiating conversations? Our little pool lovers are growing up.