Dylan Dreyer Says She 'Never Thought I’d Be a Good Mom' as She Celebrates Son Cal's 8th Birthday with Homemade Cake

Mar. 15, 2025

Dylan Dreyer (left); son Cal (right).Photo:Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty; Dylan Dreyer/Instagram

Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty; Dylan Dreyer/Instagram

Dylan Dreyer’sson is officially 8!

On Tuesday, Dec. 17, theTodayco-host, 43, shared a carousel of photos on herInstagramcelebrating her son Cal’s eighth birthday, which included a sweet snap of the birthday boy and his homemade Boston Bruins cake.

In her caption, Dreyer shared how far she’s come in her confidence as a mother since welcoming her oldest son.

“How are you 8???? I remember the day you were born…I never thought I’d be a good mom,” Dreyer wrote in her caption.

“Now I’m making homemade layer cakes with the Bruins logo and ice skating with 3 boys. It’s what Cal wanted and I will give these boys the world. Happy birthday buddy!!!”

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TheTodayco-host is mom to sonsRussell (Rusty), 3, Oliver (Ollie), 4, and Calvin (Cal), who she shares with husband Brian Fichera.

In a JulyInstagrampost, Dreyerposted the sweet momenther three sons came together to help their mom out with dinner.

“I was in a rush making dinner last night and all 3 boys asked to help cut up the veggies. I took a deep breath and said ‘Sure! Why not?’ " she wrote under an adorable picture of her and her little ones smiling big with their cutting boards.

“Dinner was a little delayed but who cares… we had a great moment together!” she added in the caption. “I can be quick to say no to their requests, but sometimes it’s easier and more fun for everyone to just say yes!”

In May, Dreyer posted photos from her Mother’s Day celebrations with her three sons. The spring holiday coincided withCal’s first communion, with the mom of three sharing a few photos from the special event on Instagram.

“First Holy Communion, family, and Mother’s Day!! What a special weekend!! #soblessed,” Dreyer wrote in her caption.

source: people.com