Today my husband is celebrating his 33rd birthday and the one thing he asked for was a bubble cake like he had as a kid. 

Adorable right!

So since he’s so great I figured I would go ahead and give it to him.  I had never heard or seen one before so I went to the one spot I thought I would be able to find it; Pinterest and it didn’t disappoint.

I did a small variation since it’s just the 2 of us and we’re heading out for the weekend so mine was made in a meatloaf pan and I didn’t do 2 layers of ice cream.  I was surprised with how easy the puffs were to make and had fun making it.  I like to think of this as a fancy homemade ice cream cake!

I hope it’s everything he remembers it was and that this upcoming year is the best yet.  We’re treating ourselves to a nice dinner at Peter Lugers with friends tonight and checking off an NYC bucket list item at the same time.

Happy Birthday Mike we love you!

This past weekend Eleanor attended one her best friends birthday parties.  Hendrix turns 2 tomorrow and we were very excited to attend his party.  They had a great outdoor space and lots of fun toys, but the best part was Eleanor seeing her best friends from daycare. 

Hayden and Eleanor getting a leg up on the party!

Getting a push from the Birthday Boy

What’s a party without bubbles

Cake Time!

We had a great time.  Thanks for a fun afternoon and Happy Birthday Henny!!!

This is my last week of maternity leave and I’ve been trying my hardest to get in as much time with the kids as possible.  I feel very lucky that I was able to take the full 12 weeks and have tried to make the most of this time.  We pulled Eleanor out of daycare and had a revolving door of visitors and spent lots of time going to visit family. 

I’ve learned a lot about myself as a mom to 2 in the past few weeks.  I LOVE my kids to death, but also love adult interaction.  I’m more confident in what I’m doing this time and it makes things a little easier.  I have a short temper, but have to remind myself that it’s just best to take a moment and breath.  I need to have more confidence that I can take both kids out to park by myself.  Sometimes just sitting on the stoop playing with sidewalk chalk is all you need to do for the day.  Trips to C-Town (grocery store) really are fun and crazy. 

The most important thing I learned is that when all else fails to ask for a hug or kiss, maybe steal one and make a game of it, and all worries go out the window. 

The best part of my days at home will be the memory of holding my baby boy while he looks at me and laughs, coos and ooos back at what I’m saying and then Eleanor walking over and kissing the top of his head and trying to mimic what I’m doing.  Having Camden on my knees and Eleanor by my side with my arm around her just sitting on the couch.  Having Mommy/Ellie time everyday while Camden naps.  Holding her on my knees, making silly faces, playing horsey and best of all hearing her laugh.

So while I still have a few more days I’m going to get in extra smooches, big hugs, laughs, and mostly saying and hearing I love you!