No Baby Yet?

Is this a serious question?

Then commences the battle in my head whether to answer politely and smile or to just stare at the person.

 No. No baby yet. 39 1/2 weeks.

These last couple weeks have been a test in patience for me. You see, I'm Type A. I'm in control, things get done when I want them done, how I want them done, and I get a little, um, irritated, when things don't go my way.

I've already lost the 'guess the baby's date of birth contest' at work. My guess was May 10. That was a week ago. Boo.

But God is in charge. It's just hard to remember that sometimes.

I've been home (done with work) now for almost two weeks. And I'm doing my best to keep busy so I don't get frustrated with the waiting. So here's what I've been up to! :)

1. CLEANING
Why a picture of the blinds? Because I dusted them all for the first time in at least a year. Oh yeah!!

2. SHOWERING
I am enjoying every single shower I can get at this point.

3. SPENDING TIME OUTSIDE
Partly by choice, partly out of necessity. It's been so nice lately that one would be crazy to NOT want to be outdoors. But the necessity part comes in because Ben cancelled our cable and I have to do SOMETHING. :)

 Flowers have been potted. By the way, do you know how much buying colored pots will cost you?? Go with the basic terra cotta pots and buy whatever color spray paint you want.

The kitties get at least one walk a day, usually two. And they're loving it!

4. FREEZING FOOD
Because I'm determined to not have to officially cook for a while after the baby's here.

5. MAKING STUFF
A bunch of ladies customized some onesies for me at my most recent baby shower. I made a few, too.
As for me and my household, we yell "Go Big Red!" :)

6. CLOSET SWAP
All the summer clothes are out and ready to go.
"Don't expect to fit into your normal clothes for a while after giving birth." Oh yeah??? WATCH ME!!!!! :)

Just trying to keep myself busy and remember that I'm not in control. But when the time does come, I'm ready to go!

Decorating is finished

And the final touch to the nursery decor is my own personal painting of Winnie the Pooh and Piglet! Check that out!

The newest employee at work does awesome wall paintings and did this one for us. Thanks, Paula!! So now the nursery decorating is complete!

I didn't say it was organized. :)

Three Baby Projects

Unfortunately, I cannot take credit for the creativity of any of these projects. I simply ripped them off from other people. :)

1. Burp rags. (wish I could give credit but I can't find the website with the tutorial)


A simple project that I saw somewhere on Pinterest. Simple, that is, unless you have a sewing machine with a mind of its own.

2. Coverplates



The thrifty side of me was not willing to pay for something I could make myself! :)

3. Wall Decal



Had to have this and I was definitely willing to pay for this one. And thanks to a tape measure, pencil, level, and a super husband(Thanks, Ben!), this was a quick project that required little work from me--my favorite kind of project!

Painted Nursery

Remember this?

No more pink monster!

Nice and neutral so I NEVER HAVE TO PAINT IT AGAIN!!

Now begins the quest for Winnie the Pooh nursery items. But not that goofy Red Shirt Pooh. I'm talking Classic Pooh, which is not so easy to find. Looks like I'll be making plenty of Ebay and Etsy purchases! :)

Decluttering and a Nursery

Happy New Year! It's far from the summer my last update highlighted. 2012 is starting out cold and windy. But that's perfect weather to begin cutting through the junk we have stuck away in all corners of the house. And since I seem to struggle with where to begin or fizzle out because I'm overwhelmed after two days of cleaning, I found the perfect declutter guide.

http://www.mysimplerlife.com/2012/Decluttercalendar2012.pdf

Yay! Dejunking made simple! Instead of trying to tackle the junk all at once, I can focus on one task at a time.

Why am I so amped about cleaning this place up? Besides having lived here for a couple years (and Ben since 2007) and accumulating lots of stuff, come late May all focus will be on a new addition to the family. So why not have the house in shape in time for a baby?

Here's the space for the future nursery, already mostly decluttered, mind you! :)

What is with this house and pink? Remember the front porch?? The entire room, save the ceiling, is PINK!

That includes all the baseboards and even the hinges and door knobs.

This will be quite the transformation so stay tuned!! :)

SUMMER

Work may be busy but I'm loving summer!

Lofty Listy

I'm well aware that most of these tasks will not be completed this summer. Right about now I'm missing the free summers that came with teaching. But my new job will be amping up on July 1st, which means I'll just have to make better use of my free time! :)

Furniture:
 White cabinet—paint
 Cream desk—paint white/cover inside drawers
 Desk chair—paint white/refurbish
 Cream dresser—paint white/cover inside drawers
 Black headboard—paint white

House interior:
o Paint downstairs—2nd coat Basketweave
o Paint baseboards/trim—gloss white
o Stairway frame gallery
o Paint bathroom ceiling
o Back hallway—Adobe White
o New bedroom color

Outdoors
• Flagstone patio
• New deck (dream big!)

I'll post each project I finish. Here's to getting stuff done!!