National Pancake Day...

Well, needless to say, today was awesome.  Baby Pancake had an NST and she slept through the whole thing but she did fine just the same.  We joined some friends for dinner and had some pretty amazing laughs.  As I laid in bed I thought back to all of the years that I had dreamt we would have a baby and what it would feel like to have her in my tummy.  As much as I want my body back I will miss getting to keep her for myself.  I will miss walking around Hobby Lobby aimlessly talking to her and looking like I am talking to myself.  I will miss pushing her baby butt cheeks out of my ribs so I can sit through class and breathe at the same time. I will also miss having an excuse to eat weird things and not get any gruff about it.

Pancake slept most of today away.  She did, however, wake up to let us know that even though she was busy growing, THIS day was still hers.

Take a Moment to Stop and Lick the Beaters...

Whenever I go to make a pineapple upside-down cake one living being in my house becomes the most excited.  Steve is happy because he knows the smell of the cake will  make our home smell awesome. Lily is tickled because she hopes we will accidentally drop crumbs. I enjoy this particular cake because it reminds me of being a kid. Mango, however, surpasses all of us. She makes this certain clucking noise and dances on the counter for 4 reasons: 1) she knows she will get to taste the pineapple juice when all the pineapples have been used  2) she predicts when the cherries are gone she will get a swallow of that juice  3) she understands that she gets to sit on my shoulder and imitate the noise coming from the mixer  4) when all the ingredients have been well blended and the cake is in the oven she knows, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that she gets to lick the beaters...

The happy noises that a bird makes should remind the rest of us to back up, chill out, and enjoy the small things in life... even if the small things are taking a moment to stop and lick the beaters.

A Baby Shower and I am going to miss her...

My baby shower was quite a blessing.  Many many people came out and showed their support and it was a really good time.  Baby Pancake is a lucky lady and the funny thing is she has no clue.

We went to the doctor and she is almost 3lbs!! Pretty soon she will surpass the Lily dog in weight... poor poodle pants.

I have been crying a lot lately because I am going to miss feeling her wiggle and kick after I have her.  I am, however, excited to get my body back and get back to Zumba.

Steve and I have been working with her room and have gotten everything in its proper place.. it is amazing that she is a reality and will be here before we know it!