I don't usually consider the sex of the child either, however I am now in a unique situation with all girls. Plus the 4 yo boy's parents seemed to struggle with his being the only boy.

I would like to just take one of these families so I don't have to think about it anymore but I don't know. I was just thinking I can add a buggy board to my triple stroller. Not sure how much fun the hills would be though with all that weight! My 2 yo DD would love to walk with the big kids and would probably get pretty far. I just need a plan in case we have a melt down (and I have no where to put the kid) or she can't make it home.

We have pretty good systems for going up the stairs and outside and all except the 15 mos old are independent stair climbers (I just walk behind them carrying the baby so I can catch them if they fall) and will be even better once their snow pants are gone.