Sunday, January 14, 2007

My Baby is Now 3 Years Old

Three years ago today I went in to the hospital to be induced in to labor with my third child & third son. Needless to say I wasn't expecting my labor to be 22 hours long - but it was. I also wasn't expecting my baby to end up in the NICU - but he did. I wasn't expecting to have a third boy - but I did. It's funny how no matter how well you plan for anything, God usually gets in that last laugh. Thankfully all ended well. Yes, my labor was long, but in retrospect I think it was due in fact to my OB not being very aggressive with my induction. Yes, my son spent a week in NICU, but he was full-term, big, & basically healthy (severe jaundice). He wasn't premature & struggling. Yes, I have three boys, but I wouldn't trade it for anything. My youngest son brings such a joy in to all of our lives. He has such a joy for life that just transcends us all. So, yes, while I wouldn't want to do a lot of it again (especially that 22 hours of labor!!!), I am so thankful for my youngest son.

Here are some photos from the party we did a day early since Daddy does not have off on Monday. The faces are just priceless!



My MIL is a cake-whiz - or at least I think so!
I was suppose to get a train cake pan from my sister on Wednesday,
but I forgot. I suggested this instead & my MIL made it happen.
It was perfect for the 3 year old who LOVES VeggieTales!



I just love this new smile I keep getting whenever J sees the camera.
Can't you hear him saying his big "Cheese!" for me??




The Thomas sheets were a huge hit with J. Over the last
few months he has decided to start sharing a bed with N - a twin bed,
so the sheets are working double duty right now.




I love all the surprised faces he kept giving me. Most were for
the Thomas trains he kept getting.




All my boys.



"Cheese!" and frosting. Do I see a little
"Larry Boy" on his teeth?

5 comments:

  1. He's adorable. It looks like he had a great day!

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  2. What fantastic pictures! I love the "cheese" smile (with closed eyes). How precious! The Veggie Tales cakes came out great.

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  3. Lisa ~ Hard to believe our babies are turning three! They grow up so fast!

    Happy Birthday J! Your cake looks good.

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  4. Great cake, darling pics of the boys!

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  5. Happy 3rd birthday Jack! Bob and Larry looked really yummy.

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