My Three Babies

Rick had shoulder surgery yesterday. So now I've got THREE babies!!! Luckily I feel back to my old self (finally!!!) and think I can wing it. I've got a lot of help from Rick's parents, they take Seamus for the day because that's what he wants- I'd rather have him home to snuggle with. And I still have a bunch to do. Thank You cards from my kids kick-ass fireman party...those frickin' baby announcements that I have yet to order still...just mopped the kitchen floor...inbetween super-long baby nursing sessions...organizing my kids room...sorting through all the baby clothes Cash has already outgrown (only 3 weeks old people!!!)...and trying to find the perfect retro style swimsuit to cover up as much of the post baby damage for my trip to Palm Springs in July. Hopefully a month will be long enough to shed some extra pounds from solely breastfeeding. I'm too lazy to workout. And did I mention that I've had to give up my beloved dairy? Yes, the baby seems to disagree with whatever dairy I eat or drink. So I've had to give it up and now am taking soy milk. It's okay, but I've only cut it out of my diet for the last day. I know it's going to get harder as the days go by. *sigh*

Along with baking a fabulous cake, I am also trying to capture an awesome picture of my two boys for the baby birth announcements I'd like to send out before the baby graduates high school. This is the best shot as of yet.


*The card looks a little funky because I photoshopped out his first name*

Biting Off More Than I Can Chew

This weekend will be my son's 3rd birthday party. I decided to have it a week after his actual birthday because at the time I was sending out his invitations I had yet to have the baby, and wanted to make sure I had a little bit of time to recover. Now as his party approaches, and I'm looking for suitable fire truck-themed cakes, I'm only finding DYI ones. They all sound great in theory, and I'm pretty sure given the proper circumstances I could make one...but with two little kids and yapping dogs I'm not sure I'll be able to do it. Let alone make it look presentable enough for people to want to eat! I found this example and the guy makes it sound do able. But it was created over 2 nights. Will it even taste good? Otherwise I'll just order a sheet cake :(
My sister used to work the bakery at a popular super market chain and said it's totally do-able. The decorating is what I'm scared of! And what if I realize it doesn't look good enough and then it's too late to order one???

Happy Fathers Day!!!

...to all the baby-daddy's out there...


*6-18-06* Father's Day 2006


*6-4-09*

How To Turn 3

My Baby Boy turned 3 today. We let him pick what he wanted to do today, and he opted for the zoo. Even though I gave birth two weeks ago, and the stitches still hurt. *ouch!* I was hell bent on spending all day with him. I'm just bummed I forgot my camera! We saw flamingos, and lions, and monkeys, and giraffes. And even a ram with a goatee- that he decided was his uncle, and a female ram that was sleeping, that he decided was his auntie.
Then we finished off the day at his Nana-Papa's house for pizza and a Spiderman cake, and he got to open up his favorite present. A fireman costume!

He's Here!

*Cash
June 4, 2009
2:31 AM
9 lbs. 3.4 oz.
20 inches


The labor? Easy! I was induced at 3PM and he was born 12 hours later. The doctor was concerned about his size, and the fact that I had such a difficult labor the first time. It could not have gone any smoother. No complications, no scares. I've heard so many scary stories, and am blessed to say that mine went so simple. Everything seems so much easier this time around. And Seamus loves his baby brother too! No jealousy, no tantrums, just enthusiasm. It's awesome!

No Baby Yet...

But I think it will be very soon! This morning I could've been induced, but opted out of it. I like the idea of having the baby right here, right now- because I'm impatient- but I also want to leave it up to fate. Let him come on his own. Unfortunately, he doesn't seem to have gotten the memo. He hasn't dropped (my 1st son didn't until he was coming out!), I'm dilated at 2cm and nothing else seems to be ready. This is EXACTLY like my first son! I guess it's just me. What did I have to look forward too? 4 days of contractions 7 minutes apart, no sleep because of them, finally an epidural 4 hours before he was born- and a baby in distress due to the pitocin...Luckily I squeaked by without a c-section. Hopefully I will squeak by without one again!