Comments on: 3 weeks to go… but who’s counting?!

By: Lilly

Lilly — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 16:58:47 +0000

I don’t know if you’ll ever read this comment, I am pregnant with my second, I have a boy and am expecting a girl, just wanted to tell you when I read your posts, I recover sanity and I am able to enjoy my pregnancy instead of worrying. thank you!!!

By: bad home cook

bad home cook — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:08:46 +0000

Congratulations on your new baby! I’m new to your blog, and I’m so delighted to find such gorgeous photos (food AND bebes!) and lovely writing. As a sage mom of two (now 11 and 8, whew!) I have to tell you to expect a challenging first year. But it gets easier, and soon your boys will be beating the crap out of each other and loving it. I don’t know how much time you’ll have to blog…but maybe you can work that in somehow, depending on how little sleep you need…
In the meantime, good luck, and congratulations again!

By: Lael

Lael — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:20:52 +0000

you are amazing to wade through this craziness and yet post beautiful pics/recipes such as these! thanks so much for the delicious pie recipe–I usually don’t even gravitate toward pudding anything, but this sounds so good, I’ll have to try it.

By: A Few Photos as Promised « Artisan Sweets

A Few Photos as Promised « Artisan Sweets — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 05:23:40 +0000

[…] very preggo belly and chocolate cream pie complete with birthday candles and mini […]

By: Jena

Jena — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:33:29 +0000

Ashley,

You are still your teeny self, skin glowing and all smiley every-time we see you across the alley way and between yards. It’s baby Roman who’s getting so big, every week we see how healthy and strong he must be getting! Hang in there, chick-a-dee!

By: Debby Baron

Debby Baron — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:57:17 +0000

One day at a time, but coming from one who had 3 in 4 years and I was sick that whole first year after having #3, it is true!! You will be amazed how quickly you will “learn” what each of them need! Anxious to hear his arrival! Love you!

By: Deborah

Deborah — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 02:35:46 +0000

Oh man, as I read your post I get a glimpse of the future- but my baby#1 isn’t even walking yet! I am sure in the end we will figure it out just like the millions of women ahead of us. Hope your shower was (is?) fun.

By: Esther

Esther — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:32:12 +0000

Not to dampen your spirits….I say go for trying the potty training…but if it doesn’t work, don’t get too frustrated. I tried with my first son shortly before my second son was born and he was doing relatively well but then I had to take a break due to some health issues and when I started back in, he wasn’t interested….at all. He’s starting to work back into it now (it’s been 5 months) but it’s still slow. All that said, give it a whirl and hopefully it will take! Good luck! And be thankful you have hardwood floors….we have carpet :{

By: artisansweets

artisansweets — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 05:06:10 +0000

My hardwood floors are hating this three-day intensive potty training program. A lot of piddles and puddles getting used to BIG-BOY underwear!!

love,
your husband

By: artisansweets

artisansweets — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:40:11 +0000

Thanks everyone for all the encouragement, advice and for laughing at me! 🙂
I have now gone so crazy that I decided that I wanted to potty train Baron before Roman comes along. YIKES!! We are doing a three day intensive program and so far not much sign of hope. But we will stick to it and keep on cleaning up the pee.
Thanks again! Keep the advice coming.

By: jaccalynkorv

jaccalynkorv — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:04:00 +0000

i came across your blog by chance, loved your photos…I have 3 children all very close in age, and the wisdom i have found out, is that 2 children is a breeze, you’ll do fine. its the 3rd one that was the hardest. My 1st 2 are only 13 months apart, and it felt amazing, they were pretty much like twins, except i only nursed the baby. I miss being pregnant so much, i have friends who are pregnant and a sister and i tend to get very jelious and sad when i think that i am having no more children.
Good luck and God bless.

By: Cutzi

Cutzi — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:58:04 +0000

Well, I see someone already gave you some very helpful tips. I will say, though, that now that I have an (almost) 3 year old and a 15 month old I have figured out how to do some… but only some… things more smoothly. I totally agree with the above:

1. Get the baby out first, then the toddler. On the way back, in reverse.

2. I wish I could help you more on the feeding thing. Both my kids are adopted and were bottle fed so…. I propped and disciplined. I know. Bad mama. I kept a good eye on her though. And… don’t worry about it yet – but I’m finding the harder scenario to be: both need discipline – who do I tend to first?

3. I’m so happy to tell you! Two kids DO fit into the grocery cart! The bad news… not with food. That’s why we shop at Costco – thank you Costco for your wonderful big carts that fit kids AND food. For big grocery lists your Phil and Ted’s doubles kit and your hubby will be your best friends. 😉

Now, can somebody tell me what to do with a potty trained 2 year old that just got up from his nap and ran out to tell me, “Don’t worry mama, I took care of my poop.” Um…. thank you son?

I might need some of that chocolate cream pie.

By: My Sweet & Saucy

My Sweet & Saucy — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:29:22 +0000

I can’t believe you are about to give birth and are still coming up with wonderful recipes to post…amazing!

By: Eileen

Eileen — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:12:10 +0000

Appreciate every minute, no matter how difficult it seems at times. It truly is over before you know it, and they’re grown. My suggestion is to make chocolate cream pie a lot!

By: Aran

Aran — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:41:04 +0000

oh ashley… i know exactly what you mean. i’m not pregnant with no. 2 yet (i think!) but i think about that near future often. i have a hard time grocery shopping with 1 as it is… how to do it with 2 is a mistery to me. you will have to share thast with us. as we speak, i am typing and nursing my little one. yes, he is 21 months and still nursing. don’t know what to do about that either. i think about what will happen to my baking and my blog. will have to readjust priorities. but things resolve themselves and we should just let life happen. like you said, our body knows exactly what to do. enjoy the last three weeks and i am so excited for you!

By: Brandi

Brandi — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 06:37:13 +0000

Ha! Sorry, but I too laughed a little but ONLY because I’m in the midst of it all myself. 🙂 I do readily admit that the first few months were pretty tough, but only because my kids were/are terrible sleepers. When they sleep good, the world, well, at least MY world, is a much different and better place! 🙂 Emma adjusted pretty well so I never really had to worry about her hurting Jaden, which was/is really nice! And I found that the best idea as far as the whole nursing thing goes, is to make sure that Baron is occupied before you start like with a movie, a meal or snack, or an activity so that you are free to at least get one side done without interruption and then when you’re burping, you can take a min. for him again before you finish with Roman. It all works out! 🙂 (Adorable name by the way-Love it!! That IS his name, yes? I didn’t know you were telling it…) This could take awhile….you should just call me sometime. 🙂 I know that I have had to get used to being home more, which has been another adjustment for me, but I’m really starting to enjoy it. And since Spring is SUPPOSED to be here any day now….I will be able to get out for walks and stuff which will be nice. Oh yeah, and anytime people offer to take Baron for a few hours, especially in morning….take them up on it!! That was always nice for catching a few more zzz’s! 🙂 Very helpful! Hope to talk to you soon! Are you guys going to Julie’s on Saturday???

By: Havilah

Havilah — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 03:57:50 +0000

Forgive me a cruel chuckle! A wonderful thing about God is that He promises Grace for what we are dealing with, not what we are afraid to deal with. Wait for it. Grace will come. And don’t be afraid of the days when grace comes in the form of Amy or me taking the Baron child for a while. You know we are happy to!

By: Sugary Chic

Sugary Chic — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:56:49 +0000

I feel your pain – really I do! 🙂 I have a 3 year old at home and am 8 months prego with our second little girl! I am seriously in the nesting phase right now and am utterly exhausted – so when I lie down at night my mind races with the exact things you just posted about. And yes – people are saying the same ridiculous things to me – although I HAVE out things on my belly! When I sit on the couch I put the remote on my belly and watch the baby kick and it flies right off me onto the couch. I am obviously easily amused! Since you are ahead of me – I can’t wait to see what you say re: your concerns above – please let us know what happens!!!

By: Sweet Tooth

Sweet Tooth — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:18:29 +0000

When both children are screaming who do I deal with first?

It depends I would say – if Baron hurt himself, deal with him first, if he just wants attention, take care of the baby first. A friend once told me that the baby won’t remember but the toddler will, but I think it really depends… You will figure it out.

How do I get both children out of the car gracefully and while avoiding having Baron run into the street?

I took the baby out first (would not run, was even buckled into this baby carrier/car seat thing at first), then the toddler. Going back in the other way around – buckle in moving target/ mobile toddler first while baby is rocking away in car seat on sidewalk…

None of the hints are brilliant nor are they true in all situations, but I am sure it will work for you however you do it. My kids are close in age and now I can say that I appreciate it almost daily. They play together well enough and have more social skills than their peers without siblings or with more age difference (at least for now).

It will be FINE!!! Nonetheless – good luck ;-),

Alexandra

By: katiekavulla

katiekavulla — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:19:52 +0000

I promise that you will learn to do it all, just as you did the first time around. I’ve found that the best thing I can do now that we have two kids is to leave extra time for everything…