Nursery: The Unveiling

Here is the nursery, mostly completed. There are still some things I need (read- want), like some artwork for the frames, more artwork in general, ABC wooden letters- possibly spelling Baby's name, a few more storage containers, window treatments and a side table. I am waiting on the windows until I know girl/boy, and that will determine what I end up getting. Like say eyelet lace curtains for a girl. I don't have to have any of that but it's my on going wish list, and list of things to keep my eyes open for.

Actually, I didn't take any pictures of this but the part of this nursery I have been most excited about is the closet system we, I mean Andy, installed for me. Old houses and closets aren't much to brag about so any improvements are big improvements. Now I want to make over the closet in our room.

Here is the before picture. The catch all guest/computer room:

Autumn

We had a nice not busy weekend, all the trees are changing and the weather is beautiful. I was so bummed about the cold weather a month ago, but it warmed right back up and has been quite nice the past few weeks. I wish I was better at capturing the fall colors and all their beauty, but you get the idea.

Month 9

I made it! Now we are just waiting for the arrival of baby. the last few days I haven't been feeling quite as good as baby occasionally lands on my sciatic nerve, and I just don't think my stomach can stretch any more. Otherwise all is good on my first day at home. I even slept in a tiny bit, until my hips ached to bad to lay there anymore, which was by 8 am.

Last Day

It was my last day at work I am now a stay at-home-wife, that is until the baby is born. I have to admit though I did feel a bit like Milton today. By 10 am the desk movers had stopped by my desk like 5 times confused as to why someone was sitting there when they were scheduled to be moving someone in to that spot today. Go figure my wonderful supervisor who is always on top of things and communicates well (sarcasm intended) didn't communicate that I was in fact still working today. It made me a little mad and I was just going to leave, since the previously mentioned supervisor didn't even come in to work, something that happens most Fridays or Mondays, I decided to stay around to eat lunch with the girls one last time. By the time I got back from lunch the phone people had already changed my extension number to the new desk occupant's extension number. Final sign it was time for me to go. So I am home!!!!!!!!!! I think I am going to go lay down and read a book!!!!

I had my going away lunch for work today at one of my favorite restaurants downtown. Centro is oh so yummy. I was pleasantly surprised when we arrived to see that my wonderful co-workers had planned a surprise baby shower for me! I did not have a camera to capture the moment in the restaurant, but I did take a picture of all my loot. I am so excited to put everything away, and finish getting prepared for this little one. Thanks everyone!!

Haircut

Before

I thought it would be fun to take pictures of my hair before and after makeover style, but I can't say I am too thrilled about the "after" bangs. I guess it back fired letting the stylist do what she wanted. Usually I am very satisfied, but the bangs just aren't my thing. They will grow out soon enough. My favorite picture is the 'before' one because it makes me laugh. Hopefully we come to a compromise before there are a million pictures of me holding baby, with a bad haircut forever remembered. I will probably like it in a few days once I get used to it.

After

Her name is Dorthy

The dreams have been rolling in. In Andy’s dream we had a girl and I insisted that we name her Dorthy even though he tried to talk me out of it. We have also been chased by tame lions and commuted by helicopter. I most recently dreamed we had a girl, not an unusual dream at all, we had a girl and called everyone to tell them and happily ever after. So my dreams for boy/girl are about 50/50 now, and the anticipation is building.
This is my last week of work! Yesterday was my last Monday and today is my last Tuesday! I have long awaited this, but now I am a bit sad to not be returning to some of my co-workers. Don’t get me wrong I am thrilled to be staying at home, but it’s funny when the time comes that I am getting a bit nostalgic. I still have 2 ½ weeks to my due date, so maybe I will get a few weeks of being a stay at home wife, I always thought that would be fun; it would be ok if baby made an early arrival too. Either way, change is coming!