Update on nursery

Here are some pictures of our progress.




The two bags are clothes we have been given and from yard sales. The mesh bag is full of receiving blankets, hooded towels, etc.




This are just two colorful, fun items. It's the diaper organizer on wheels and a baby rocker.



And finally... this is a dresser that used to belong to Brent's dad Larry when he was a boy. Refinishing it was supposed to be my project but pregnancy was upon us before I did any work. I did some sanding in the beginning, but Brent did the majority of it and all the staining/coats of polyurethane. I think he did an amazing job. There is a matching nightstand to do as well, but that can wait until Peanut arrives so I can work on it.

Things are definitely coming along. Now that the dresser is done, I will get his clothes washed in the next few days. He can come anytime as far as I am concerned! I am starting to understand fully why all women say the last month is definitely the longest. I am due on 7/18. That seems like a long way off. Just last week I started to feel uncomfortable pretty much consistently. My feet are swollen, I am achy, and Brent is consistently putting on my tennis shoes! He has been great through out this whole thing. I am convinced that we will make a good parenting pair.

I am honestly getting anxious about being sleep deprived for at least 6 months. That part worries me. But the most exciting thing for us will be meeting Mr. Peanut. I just love the little guy and can't wait to snuggle him.

Marley and Me

I have not seen such a touching movie in quite a while. There were times when I felt like I needed to stop watching just to stop and appreciate life. Just take a moment...
If you have not read the book or watched the movie and plan to- you should stop reading now. I knew from others that Marley dies at the end of the movie but once you see how much this dog affects the lives of its owners you start to understand just how difficult for their family that must have been.
We are first introduced to the "Worst Dog Ever." Just getting a puppy last March, I get how difficult it is to go through the potty training and teething. But Marley is something altogether different than what Brent and I experienced! He is a terrible dog that cannot be trusted with, well, anything! But the pure love he has for John and Jenny makes up for any hardship he causes them. There are several moments of pure warmth that are shared between man and dog- John comes home from work and sees his lovely wife dancing with Marley. The couple loses their first child and Jenny sits on the sofa not expressing any feeling at all, in shock. Marley comes and rests his head on her knee as if to say, "I understand. I love you. I am here for you." She is finally able to cry over the loss of her child.
My husband and I love our dog Marty so much that watching a family lose their pet was hard on both of us. We are very excited to have Mr. Peanut and have him grow up with such an awesome companion. It was very touching when the Grogans brought home their first baby Patrick and John sits and asks Marley not to freak out... because then maybe he won't either. Just so many moments to enjoy, share, and learn from.
We love our little Marty Bear and watching this movie makes me cherish him even more.

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Phase 2 completed... weeks ago!

Sorry I haven't posted regarding Mr. Peanut's fantastic room. It is now yellow with a nice area rug and wall furnishings. We bought some frames and printed off the cutest pictures of baby animals online. There is a puppy, chicks, kittens, and a bunny. Adorable.

This is a picture of Marty and I enjoying the room... okay maybe I am enjoying it more than him! LOL

Mr. Peanut's room...

Some of the things given to Mr. Peanut by friends and family. He's not even out of the oven yet and everyone is so excited!!



This is Mr. Peanut's shelf. It has some gifts from Jessica, mom, and Auntie Emo! (And some diapers Brent bought!)

Brent moved all of Georgia's furniture out of Mr. Peanut's room! I was convinced we wouldn't have room in our small, tuckunder garage to accomodate everything... but it all worked out! This has been vexing me since Day 1 of the pregnancy. Of course, in Minnesota, you wait until Spring to do anything outdoors and that includes moving things in and out of a cold basement.

We have been storing Georgia's things for her in our spare room. It's essentially been Georgia's room! Now her twin bed with trundle bed is in the office, and her other stuff (dresser, nightstand, vanity, chair, and bins) is i the basement. I even made sure the dresser has something covering the top of it so it doesn't get all scratched up. She refinished all of the furniture (that is why she is insisting on keeping it even though she has been out of the country for 2+ years) so as long as we can provide a free storage space we will. We may need to revisit that as our family continues to grow but we'll take that as it comes. I am just thrilled that it all worked out... for all of us.

We decided to leave the twin bed up here and put my double bed downstairs because it will better suit my parents when they come in July. They would never be comfortable on a double or queen bed... but they can certainly be comfortable in their very own twin beds!

Phase 1 is complete! Phase 2 is painting in a nice soft yellow we picked out the other day at Home Depot and Phase 3 is adding the crib and what not. The big finale, of course, comes around July 18 when we bring home our baby boy...

Here are some before and after pics:

Before



After

Cool Development

Every time I consume calories Mr. Peanut kicks me. He gets all excited! It could be after I drink hot cocoa or eat a snack. Doesn't matter. He loves to kick! We haven't been able to feel him on my tummy yet mainly because he doesn't do it consistently but hope to soon. Brent is ready to feel his son move!

This is so cool.