Rock-a-Bye Baby!

So we have officially started the madness that is putting together baby furniture! I actually LOVE putting things together. I feel as though I have accomplished something, and I think I'm kinda good at it, if I do say so myself :)

We picked up our Glider/rocker and ottoman this weekend and I successfully assembled it. I like it a lot! I think it's going to go great in the baby room - if it fits. We have yet to start putting Dude's things in his room because we are hopefully re-doing our hazardous bathroom this month and don't want it to get dry wall dust all over the new stuff. So for now, it sits downstairs.

The rest of the baby furniture is being delivered this Thursday. We won't be putting that together any time soon though - at least not until the bathroom is finished - so to the basement it will go!

We did find and officially decide on the nursery decor. . .

It's from GapBabyHome. Who knew Gap had stuff like this? It's the preppiest thing I've ever seen, but I think it's so freaking cute! I think it'll go great with the dark wood we chose for the furniture. I LOVE it. I had been back and forth every other day between this sailboat thing I found at Pottery Barn Kids and kept looking for other things because I didn't love it. It's a good thing I kept looking because this is perfect!

Now that I've exhausted all the energy I had writing this - I'm going to go lay down!

Ciao

28 weeks and growing

So today I am officially 28 weeks! AHHH!

The third trimester has brought me more heartburn and familiar fatigue that has been gone since around week 11. Ugh. I am definitely dragging, but the Dude is moving around more than ever! (So thats where my energy went!) The problem is that he seems to take after Phil and enjoy the mornings. Anyone who knows me knows that I am not functional or pleasant to be around until I have been awake for several hours allowing time for the necessary double shot, sugar-free vanilla, skim latte. Dude and I are going to clash if this morning thing continues!! At least he is letting me get sleep at night though. Around 7 every morning I wake up to my alarm (which is snoozed for about 45 minutes) and as soon as my eyes open, Dude "hits the ground running" - or would if he could.

This coming week is my glucose test at the Dr. which I hear is pretty gross, like drinking syrup. Yum . . .

The Mommy Boat - aka my car - is doing well. I miss my Mini terribly. TERRIBLY!! Every other Camry on the road is driven by someone collecting social security. I keep telling myself that it's comfortable, it's safe, and hopefully it will feel less huge when it is full of all the baby crap that is soon to come! Hopefully.

I'll end with a ridiculous picture of the belly. Beware - it's frightening!

Belly pics

Here is the most recent belly pic. . . YIKES!

26 weeks 3 days and GROWING!! Come on third trimester!!

Since most of the other belly shots have been posted only to facebook, I'll upload them here so everyone can see the expanding extravaganza!

17 weeks. . . And I thought that was bad.

18 weeks . . .

19 weeks . . .

22 weeks . . .

It really is crazy to see the difference. I'm not looking forward to seeing how big the next few months get! But it's worth it ;)

Farewell My Mini Friend!!

It is a VERY sad day. The mini and I are breaking up. It's just not working out anymore. It's not me, it's him. He is crowding me, I need more space. We have just grown apart. Actually, I've grown and he hasn't grown with me. We have had great times, but it's time to move on.

We are trading him in tonight for a grown up car. Sigh. Actually, it's pretty good because I am ready for 4 doors. GASP! Who would have ever thought that would have come out of my mouth - er - fingers?? But it's true! We are getting a used Camry. It makes no sense to buy a new car living on our street. It would look used in 2 weeks or less with the amount of dings and bumper-parking wars.

This is just the first step into my new role of "mom". Wierd! We are beginning the baby-fying process. I think it works out well for us though that it's the end of the year and the dealership was more willing to negotiate a good deal to get the sale. Well I think so, Phil still thinks we are getting ripped off (but we aren't!!!).

So farewell Mini. Best of luck with your new owner. They won't love you as much as I did.