Finally, Isabelle's Big Birthday Bash!

I am very concerned about the second child syndrome... My mommy friend said, "the first child is a temple of purity--no tv, only homemade food, everything completely dedicated to them. The following children, well..." I often think about my friends joking about the second child's empty scrapbook or picture album and for some reason I decided to make it a mission to not let that happen. Of course, a few things have slipped here and there. I didn't sterilize EVERY bottle, EVERY time. That toy did touch the floor before she put it in her mouth, but only for two seconds. And Izzy and I have not taken a mommy and me class--all by ourselves, but my friend Mindy and I are planning on doing it this fall with the girls while Liam and Matthew are in school. So you get where I am coming from here when I absolutely HAD to reschedule the big first birthday bash for Isabelle--despite the illnesses that had been plaguing us and even with a accident that left me with an ugly shoe to support my foot. WE WERE GOING TO HAVE THIS PARTY! And so we did and it was spectacular. Happy Birthday, sweet Izzy Belly! You are worth all three celebrations.