Today I am 32 and just popped my first gray hair a few weeks ago. I also thought it would be an appropriate time to share that baby number three is on its way, due in October! Diego doesn’t really get it yet, but Isabela, the day I found out I was pregnant said,
“Mama, I’m really happy we’re having another baby, but I’m worried it’s going to be a boy. We already have too many boys in our house.”
Juliet just found out she’s having a boy, so if it turns out that our baby is a boy, then yes, Isabela will be drastically outnumbered. Of course, she will make a good ring leader to the four younger ones in the house.
My grandfather has a tradition of writing birthday poems each for us, summarizing our year in a most delightful way. This is my birthday poem that I just received and wanted to share. Thank you, Grandpa!
Well, Mrs. Mudspice who likes to muck around,
Looks like you are getting hits as your blog is noticeably found.
Just wanted to alert you that Spring is here,
Oh Yes! Also Happy Birthday to our granddaughter we hold so dear.
Are people starting to notice your beautiful glow?
In that for the third time you are starting to show.
You have always been one to make things really hum,
That is why you have been a fantastic mum.
Know that your Hubby Chris is delighted to have one more,
He is a grand person you both admire and adore.
Looks like you will need two more cardboard boxes for the kids to play,
Most ingenious of you and Juliet for many a rainy day.
Isabela and Diego will be overjoyed with their new sib too,
Olee and his bro the same when their new cousin is due.
The Sun sign of Aries indicates for you a bright and happy future,
You have much going for you that is for sure.
To our ‘76er and trilingual nieta we say Feliz Cumpleaños,
Have a wonderful day celebrating your numero treinta y dos.



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March 25, 2008 at 5:14 am
debby
You have much to celebrate this year. We can’t wait for Baby #3! Whatever God gives you is just fine with us. What a clever, creative and attentive grandfather you have! LOVED his poem.
March 25, 2008 at 10:35 am
angela
hey congrats! Its funny how everytime there is a blog break I wonder…hmmm, is so and so pregnant???? I think its wonderful you are going to be a mommy of three gorgeous children!!! What fun!
March 26, 2008 at 10:39 am
rachelcreative
Happy Birthday and Congratulations!
April 16, 2008 at 12:52 pm
Anonymous
Erika!!! I just checked your blog and found out your news! That’s so wonderful – congratulations! Since I don’t have a blog, I’ll just break my news on yours – I’m pregnant too (due mid-September)! We don’t know what we’re having yet, but we find out really soon. Spiro and I are both super excited, especially since my morning sickness went away and the kicking started! Anyway, I’ll keep you posted, and I’ll check in for updates! I’m so happy for you and your beautiful family!
xoxo
Julia
April 16, 2008 at 12:52 pm
Julia Young
Woops, didn’t mean to be Anonymous – sorry!
April 17, 2008 at 12:52 am
Faye
Congratulations on baby #3 Erika!!! Hope you’re feeling well.
And I loved your birthday poem from your talented grandpa! How lucky you are!!!