Passing the time...

As I wait for the inevitable, Rylan's 3rd birthday continues to draw closer. I've made lists to pass the time. I've cleaned house to pass the time. I've done laundry, made more lists, researched a bunch of different things and yet I feel like I have to ton left to do. Bottom line is, he's going to be three - he's made it perfectly clear that as long as there's a Thomas cake, he'll be totally happy.



I did not want to make a Thomas cake. I'm not really a huge fan of character parties - themes I love but characters, not so much. However, I relented. On Saturday, to occupy my mind, I decided to mold the little tank engines face out of fondant. I made two. Sure, the first one wasn't all that bad and Rylan was totally impressed but I figured that I could do better. The second one turned out a bit smoother... more smooth? ... whatever. It looks better to me and I think it's going to fit the cake better as well. Here's what my stress produced:


I'm actually really excited to see how it will look all put together. I'm planning on Friday being "cake day". Jim has Friday, Saturday and Sunday off so I'm hoping to lock myself in the kitchen and focus on the cake without interruption. Would he be just as happy with store bought cupcakes? Most likely but I'm going to continue to make their cakes until they ask me to stop. I enjoy it regardless of how unnecessary other people think it is (mom!).


And then there's Karleigh. She never fails to make me laugh. Out of no where a few minutes ago she questions... "Mom?" Yes Karleigh... "What do you like better? Boys or girls?" What do you mean? I like them both. "Well, do you like hair or not?" I like hair fine. "Oh, well, do you still like Uncle Mark because he doesn't have that much hair anymore..." I could hardly answer her. Of course I assured her that yes, I still love Mark even if he has less hair than he used to! ;) So, there ya' go - my comic relief in all of this - I'm glad they're clueless!