We're down to 3 full days until Baby "B" arrives, so I've been working pretty hard on my final checklist during the last week or two. Here are some of the things I've been up to.
1) I planted some flowers in our yard. It needed some color. Good thing Cassie came to help out because I forget I don't have that much energy anymore.
2) I got some final painting done in the house where I've been meaning to finish off.
3) I got Rex's haircut (see older post) and mine, too. I needed a good trim on my short do.
4) I got a pedicure....oh yeah baby! I had lady go all out with something extra fun. (Please don't stare too closely at my feet. I know they aren't the most beautiful things.)
5) I added some final touches to the nursery. The big wall got a shelf and a bigger frame. The shelf I got 50% off and unfinished. I slapped on some white paint, added knobs, and picked out a few items to go on it. The "B" is probably for the little guy's name, but we'll see. We have 3 "B" names we like and if don't pick one of them then it'll stand for "baby." The frame I also got 50% off and I painted it to match the room.
I sewed a little birdie pillow to match the theme. The room that the nursery is has a window with a rosebush that grows up the side of the house. As you look out the window, the leaves from outside frame it and little birds often come and sit on the branches. It's really pretty. Hence the bird/nature theme.
One more little frame I painted. I can't wait to take pictures of the little guy and fill up the frames.
I finished off the bumper pads.
Well, I won't bore you with the rest of the list. Nothing too exciting, but it's all done. The next three days are for deep cleaning. I don't love doing it, but it sure feel great when it's all done.
I also had my last lesson with these sweet girls. Now that I'll have two little men, teaching piano will be a little too tricky. I am totally going to miss these ladies (as will Rex), but they have promised to visit a lot. They spoiled me with flowers and chocolates for our last lesson! They are so great and I have really loved teaching them.
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Here's a close-up. He has light brown hair, but it looks a little red and blonde, too..JPG)
We were so blessed to have everything go smoothly. He is doing great and so am I.
Here's the proud daddy..JPG)
He has the same long feet Rex has. They are too big for the spot they have alotted on the birth certificate. It looks really funny..JPG)
Here are his big baby hands with long fingernails..JPG)
So, here are the stats:
2) I got some final painting done in the house where I've been meaning to finish off.
5) I added some final touches to the nursery. The big wall got a shelf and a bigger frame. The shelf I got 50% off and unfinished. I slapped on some white paint, added knobs, and picked out a few items to go on it. The "B" is probably for the little guy's name, but we'll see. We have 3 "B" names we like and if don't pick one of them then it'll stand for "baby." The frame I also got 50% off and I painted it to match the room.
I sewed a little birdie pillow to match the theme. The room that the nursery is has a window with a rosebush that grows up the side of the house. As you look out the window, the leaves from outside frame it and little birds often come and sit on the branches. It's really pretty. Hence the bird/nature theme.
One more little frame I painted. I can't wait to take pictures of the little guy and fill up the frames.
I finished off the bumper pads.
Well, I won't bore you with the rest of the list. Nothing too exciting, but it's all done. The next three days are for deep cleaning. I don't love doing it, but it sure feel great when it's all done.
I love this picture because it's life right now. Rex, my belly, and I going everywhere together. We're inseparable, you know.
While I'm sure he doesn't fully understand what's to come, he does know that "baby brother" is in mommy's tummy. I love it when he pats my belly.
"Does this hat make my head look big?"
Having Rex has definitely changed everything. He has added so much joy to our lives. It makes me even more excited about meeting #2 and thinking about what he'll be like.
Here's my man. He hates having pictures taken, but he toughed it out for me. Saying "no" to an almost 9-month-pregnant woman is never in your best interest. He knows that :)
Nine more days and our family photo will look a lot different. I'll keep you posted.
I think he could eat a whole watermelon himself.
It's a serious job.
Not a bit wasted.
It's hard not to give this little face everything he wants. I'm a little partial.
Stay tuned for a few family photos, including the belly shot.
I'll have to show you the cut tomorrow because the picture I took was with my tiny camera and it was super blurry. Anyhow, he looks like a little stud and I got to check one more thing off my to-do-before-the-baby-comes-list.
You have always believed in me and told me I could do anything. Your faith in me has meant so much.
I love your love of art...sewing, decorating, painting, and on and on. I loved coming along with you to every wallpaper store in the county when I was little and now I love having your help/assistance/opinion when I decorate my own home. (I also thought you and dad might like to have a moment remembering these chairs. You'll sit in them again in 14 months.)
I love seeing what kind of wife you are. You and dad are like highschoolers sometimes. I love that you are both so in love. I have learned a lot by watching you support and uplift him.
I especially love seeing you as a grandma.
You always have something to pull of your purse and every grandchild knows it. Don't worry, I've been buying Rex tic-tacs while you're gone.
Thank you for being so proud of us and sharing our joy.
So, here's to you, mom.
I'm sure glad I was sent to you. Thanks for waiting around that extra month while I was waiting to make my appearance. (That means even more to me right now that I'm 8.5 months along.)
Russia is so lucky to have you. I love you so much!
Happy Mother's Day!