2nd Birthday/Christmas/Due Date/Blizzard 2009

Jack's homemade birthday cake

Unsure about the whole singing thing


Getting bundled up to play outside in the blizzard of 2009

Opening Christmas gifts on Christmas Eve

Jack turned TWO yesterday, can you believe it? I can't. It's definitely going to be interesting as he gets older celebrating his birthday AND Christmas Eve on the same day. I don't think I will ever celebrate his half birthday instead of his real birthday either. So what we did yesterday was we had the morning all about Jack's birthday and him being two. We opened presents, made cinnamon roles for breakfast, had some homemade birthday cake after nap time and sang happy birthday. Then the rest of the evening was more presents, but for Christmas Eve instead of birthday. Like he knows the difference....it makes for a long day and a lot of sugar. Anyway, it was a great birthday for him and the best thing about it was he doesn't have to share his birthday with his sibling...hooray. Christmas Eve was a little different yesterday because we opted not to head to Wayzata to be with the whole Loney family. I was having a few signs yesterday that labor MIGHT be on it's way. With all of the snow and not knowing what we would do with Jack if I did go into labor, we decided it was best just to stay put in Grove. Of course, I did not go into labor - go figure. This morning, Santa had come to our house and left Jack a few things (hockey skates were one them). And then we had a fab time at Tom's parent's house the first part of the day and my parent's house the second part of the day. Jack's toys are taking over our entire house! I can't wait to add all of the baby gear/supplies on top of toddler toys. Anyone looking for a part time cleaning job - for free of course?!?!

So, unless some crazy thing happens and I have this baby in less than 5 hours - it won't be born on the Christmas holiday - HOORAY! The blizzard is winding down, let's get this kid outta me! The Maple Grove hospital is opening up this coming Wednesday and to be honest, I wouldn't mind waiting until then if I could deliver there. We shall see. I really can't believe I'm still pregnant - especially since I've been dilated so much the past few weeks. I knew dilation didn't mean labor was right around the corner, but COME ON! This kid might end up more stubborn than me and that might be an issue down the road.....:-)

Merry Christmas Everyone!