My sister Sharon captured this. Thank you Sharon. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for capturing this special moment for me. I love you!
I am still in the hospital with Theo, and we had another successfull visit with Max today. I am hopeful things will be good when we get home. (which i cannot wait! hospitals + me do not mix!)
Theodore 'Theo' Soltys Mensavage May 24, 2012 7 lbs, 14 ounces 20 inches long
Mom and Theo are doing great. Max is an *awesome* big brother. When he came to visit today, and held Theo (with mama's assistance, of course) he kept saying, 'I got baby!', and then would lean in to kiss Theo. Made my heart melt, and made me so proud.
Its down to the wire here. Thursday is the big day. I know I am ready to be done with being pregnant. Though I am not sure I am ready for another baby! Oh well, its too late now....though really its all good.
I have emails to respond to, blogs to read, one on one time with Max to fulfill, a bag to pack (for me), a bag to pack (for Max) and a bag to pack (for new baby). So I am hoping to do all of this today and this week.
If I dont have anything to say before Thursday, I'll talk to all of you on the other side! Wish us luck!
Especially to my blog-world Mom's - Emily, Colleen, Mary (your still a mama!) and Lara. I hope you get to do whatever it is that you want to do today! And I hope you get lots of hugs and kisses from your lovelies!
For me, today is about just hanging out and watching the clock TICK-TOCK as SLOW as physically possible because that is what these last 10 days feel like. Eternity.
And of course, spend time with Max. He just makes me SO happy. I hope someday he has the same appreciation for me that I have for my mom. She's an amazing woman...always doing whatever she can for her children, even as grown adults. I love you Mom!
I still cant believe he is two. He amazes me everyday with his little (or big) personality, his sense of humor, his inquisitiveness, his stubborness (oh yes! he got it from me, thats for sure!) and just his whole being.
I cant believe I am 'Mama' to this wonderful miracle.
Wednesday morning, he woke up, I said 'Happy Birthday!', he looked at me funny and went about his normal 'i just woke up and want to lay on mama's bed' routine. But its when we came downstairs did his eyes light up! He didnt know what to do...he stood there looking at the giant Thomas on the wall. He pointed out the Happy Birthday banner hanging up. He immediately ran to the basketball hoop.
Cupcakes at school!
Cupcakes at dinner! (I took Max to the McDonald's playland. He loved it - just ran around for an hour, it was perfect!)
Celebrating with the family on Sunday. Cupcakes again! Holy cow!
I also did a photo-booth again this year. I just like the idea. My sister-in-law and nephew Tyler missed Max's 1st birthday because of an illness, so this year I made sure I had this so they could join in on the fun.
the fondant trains were my first ever attempt at fondant icing. and without buying all the tools. elementary looking, yes...but otherwise pleased with my freehand work.
