When people ask me when I’m due, I’m so used to responding, “In July, so I’ve still got a ways to go.” But now when I tell them July they say, “That’s not very far away!” And oh my goodness, it’s not. In just a little more than three months, we should have a baby in the house. I just cannot imagine it.
There’s so much still that I want to get done before that time, but one of my best friends recently reminded me that getting ready for a baby isn’t like planning a wedding. If you don’t finish everything in time, you can get to it afterward. I’m trying to remember that, because my life is kind of booked right now. In addition to 11-12 hours of being gone for work every day, I have Bible study on Tuesdays, childbirth classes on Wednesdays, and youth group on Thursdays – every week. I have monthly book club and craft club meetings, church commitments, and family gatherings. I’m trying not to abandon the things I love like blogging and keeping up with friends, reading, and a few select TV shows. All of this, except for the childbirth classes, doesn’t include any sort of baby preparation at all.
Saturdays have recently turned into work days around the house. With the help of our parents and siblings, we’ve made a big dent in the painting. My dad helped change out a couple more light fixtures, and I’m even working on hanging some mirrors and art on the walls. A vision for the nursery is slowly starting to form in my mind. In two weeks we’re having company for a few days, so the guest room and bathroom are going to get whipped into shape.
This weekend I also managed to repaint my toenails, have dinner and game night with some couples from church, visit my dog Cleo at my parents’ house (and came away with a few original paintings by my grandfather), wrangle our mentally disturbed dog Eddie who will not let us sleep OMG, do a little shopping for the guest room, and watch some of the Master’s while catching up on blogs.
When I look at my calendar and I think about my to-do list, I have no idea how I’m going to make it. One day at a time, I suppose!
From Ashley:
Wow, July really isn’t that far away!
From kapachino:
I KNOW. I’m freaking out just a little bit.
From becca:
Hooray! I see my name on your calendar. The pictures of your house look great. Can’t wait to see the rest of it. Maybe you can come here then and give me some motivation!
From kapachino:
Oh please Becca, you’re the one that gives me motivation! The pictures you see are the best parts of our house. You’ll see that the rest isn’t in such great of shape. :)
From Nora:
I love , love, love the Breakfast Nook. So much!
If I lived closer I’d love to help with baby stuff, but I’m sure you’ll be totally fine at getting ready what needs to be ready. From what I’ve heard, have some diapers, a crib, some onesies, bottles, and you’re good to go for the first few weeks. The rest will follow, I’m sure :) Thinking of you!
(also, would love to hear about the craft club if you’re into sharing about it!)