What to wear...

"Oh, Arthur!  Whatever am I to wear today?"
"There, there, Maggie.  Just wear what makes you feel comfortable and happy!"

Maggie has taken to picking out her own outfits out of her closet.  One chilly morning, Daddy brought her down from her bedroom clutching this little Mariachi number.  We put it on her for fun.  She loved rustling the skirt with her fists.

She's also become quite interested in alternative footwear.  Sometimes that means no footwear, much to the horror of the Japanese people around us.  Sometimes that means footwear in an alternative size, like Daddy's size!

Monday was National Children's Day here in Japan, meaning Maggie had the day off from nursery school and was ready for a day on the town with Mommy and Arthur.  But what to wear?  She came downstairs with a variety of options, including a bathing suit, a sundress,  and a tutu...

Better change that diaper first!  After the diaper change, Maggie was still having trouble deciding, so she had Daddy read her a few stories before she faced the what-to-wear dilemma.

It's decided.  She'll wear a swimsuit...

... And a tutu.

Maggie was ready to leave the house in a completely different outfit by 7:30AM.  Too bad nothing opens around here until 9 or 10!

Buttercup is happy to lounge around the front yard in nothing but her striped pajamas.

Here we are at the mall, bright and early at 9:30 and in time to get a really cool Anpanman shopping cart! Awesome!

We have regular-izedwooden playing blocks at home, but these foamy over-sized set at the mall are so much fun!

Moving onto video games... Hey look, a step-up stool!  Our favorite!

Daddy's little lego protegee, Maggie is diligently working on her skills with the mammoth collection of Duplos here in the play area.

Arthur sweetly stayed asleep for the bulk of the outing, allowing Maggie max playtime.  Thanks, Arthur!  You're a doll-baby.