April 1 was Mio’s last day as a 3 year old. We had a fun playdate with her friends Hiroki and Chika at their home and neighborhood playground.

Holding hands and running
Holding hands and running together.

 

Mio running off with Hiroki
Mio running off ahead with Hiroki-kun

 

Mirei and Chika
Mirei and Chika-chan riding together.

 

Playdate with Hiroki & Chika
Cuties at the playground together.

 

Playdate with Hiroki & Chika

 

Playdate with Hiroki & Chika
Mio is the oldest of the bunch… she’s looking so grownup here!

 

She was so excited at bedtime about waking up as a four year old, that she couldn’t go to sleep! Mama, on the other hand, was an emotional mess… I always feel a little bittersweet on the eves of my kids’ birthdays, but I’ve been feeling more teary than ever this time… 4 years old just sounds and feels so big, and time seems to go even faster as they get older. Mio is definitely not a toddler anymore.


 


 

I will always look back on and treasure my memories of Mio as a 3 year old, as I will her other ages. Each age is so special, but three was so much fun because she really started talking a lot at this age and her personality really started coming out. I can’t wait to see what four has in store for us!