So this afternoon we were at Babies R Us to buy baby gates (my cousin Amy & Cory and their little one are visiting next weekend and we don't want anyone falling down into the basement). While we were there I ran into my doctor. It took me a second to recognize her without a white coat on! Chris and I met her adorable 6 month old girl and then went on shopping. I decided to browse the clothes to see if I found anything for a "going home from the hospital" outfit. This is the one time when I do understand Chris's frustration about not knowing the gender. If you don't know boy or girl you are stuck with rubber ducks and frogs. They are definitly cute, but not as cute as the 99% of the clothes geared to boy or girl. I told Chris "Well, my doctor is in the check out line...we could go ask her the gender" It was extremely tempting...just like all those Christmas presents that I would peek at before my mom got a chance to wrap them. But we decided not to, so ducks and frogs it will be for now!
Not much else going on. The nesting is kicking in. I finally unpacked another box of books. Our bookcase is full and I think there are 3 more boxes downstairs. We are going to have a yard sale in mid July so I want to go through everything in the basement. I want to get it done before movement becomes impossible. I already have hobbit feet and little sausage fingers. What will it be like in 10 weeks? Although, these are great excuses to go float in the pool at the Y a few times a week and sit in the big comfy chair with my feet up when I get home. Also, why can't I sleep through a whole night? Is this to prepare me for the first few months? I'd rather bank a whole bunch now, but I guess nature doesn't work that way.
2 comments:
Laura,
Let me let you in on a parenting secret. Your mom is still trying to capture some of that lost sleep, that's why she sleeps till about noon during weekends and the summer. Lack of sleep during the nights continue until the kids are all gone. Your days of putting your feet up and relaxing are also gone for 18 years (25 years if you have a son named Chris).
BUT IT IS ALL WORTH IT
ducks and frogs are ok! - and people will always ask 'boy or girl' no matter what the 'dress' you'll have plenty of time to buy clothing based on the person he/she is for the next ummm 30+ years :>) as for sleep - hmmmm, by the time you might be able to get some sleep you have to work harder and longer to afford college, insurances etc etc... SO just enjoy the ride while you can and PS don't plan - life has a way of making changes love you
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