We will soon be celebrating Thing 2’s birthday. He’s my little Peridot! I was sure that he would be born later in the month, closer to Dad’s birthday (must have been wishful thinking) but he surprised me, at Wal-Mart.
I woke up that Friday morning feeling “different” but not sure about it being labor. I decided that just in case it was, I needed to go to Wal-Mart and get some supplies for my home birth that I still hadn’t got (remember I thought I had a couple more weeks). So I’m walking around Wally World pushing my little cart and the contractions started to come on good and strong. I’d stop and let them pass then shop on. Wouldn’t you know I ran into just about every person possible who wanted to stop and chat with me. The last one, a very chatty old friend, I finally had to say “I need to go, I’m in labor”. The look on her face was priceless. She wondered if I needed an ambulance! Ha!!
So I made it home in plenty of time, my Mom came up and did my belly cast (talk about last-minute!), Tana (my doula) arrived we got everything ready, the midwife showed up and he was born around supper time on his Grandma M’s birthday instead.
The Little Pirate and his ship at Dad’s Cabin.
Happy Birthday Lil’ CNW.!
The Birthday Boy and his cake that his sister made for him!
Blowing out the candles!
His new bike and helmet!
Alaska on my mind... 
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Let him know we wish him a wonderful Happy Birthday! Wishes for new and amazing days filled with experiences that last the whole year!