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Friday, August 3, 2012

Nesting dilemma

I am a huge "nester" when it comes to pregnancy.  I think the normal nesting instinct combined with my extreme need/desire to plan ahead (like waaaay ahead) pushes me to nest like a crazy woman while I'm pregnant.  A big part of my nesting is doing the nursery and getting clothes etc ready.  I've done a different nursery for each of my babies - some people probably think that is silly and unnecessary, especially since I have all girls, but it was important to me.  It's my way to make sure that each of them is seen as special.  It's also a bonding experience and a way for me to mentally prepare for their arrival.  I love the whole process of planning the room, sewing, monogramming things, all the little touches!

My dilemma this time is that there is no "nursery" to do since we'll be a family of 6 in a 3 bedroom house=) and with 3 big sisters she really won't need any clothes.  My whole routine is thrown off.  I don't know what to do to mentally prepare for this sweet girl.   She'll be living in our bedroom/den in the bassinet and then possibly sharing a room with Selma Grace until we move next summer when she's 8 months old.  We might put another crib in the room with SG, but I hate to commit to that if they don't sleep well together.  The baby clothes never got put away, so they're out and clean.  There's not much I need to buy, although I do want to get a few things - baby gear has come a LONG way since I had Sophie!  I might smock something for her and if we ever pick out a name I'll get her some bloomers monogrammed, but other than that I'm at a loss.  Let me know if you have any ideas...

As far as things I want to get before she arrives
1. double stroller  - we got the city select, i just have to get the second seat kit
2. aden and anais bamboo blanket - i have the regular ones, but the bamboo ones are soooooo soft!
3. ergo baby carrier - love a sling for newborns and comfort of the moby but i want the convenience of buckle straps this time
4.  possibly a snapngo stroller for times (if there are any) when i'm running errands with just her, i'm not sure if i'll ever have just her with me, hehe




 1 girl
2 girls
3 girls
4 girls!




Friday, July 6, 2012

A Birthday, A New Baby and Big News


It's been over a year since I've posted on this site, but a LOT has happened and I had a free moment, so I thought I'd share!



My Sweet Selma Grace turned ONE which totally blows me away.
  The last post I did was of newborn pictures.  
Hard to believe in just a few short months we'll be holding another sweet baby!

Here she is enjoying her day - crown, balloons, cheetos, and a hotdog.  Loved it all!
We sang happy birthday and she looks excited to get her hands on that cupcake!

Once she tasted it though, she wasn't so excited.   

She wasn't quite sure about all that sugar...
In fact, she was sure she didn't like it and promptly spit it out.

Gagged a little...



 More protesting...

 Pretty much a total rejection of her Dreamcakes cupcake.

 Onto presents 

a sweet card from Selah

Sophie and Selah helping open the presents. 

a surprise... 


 "watch me"

Everyone watching as they realize they're not only at a birthday party but a "gender reveal" party too!

















We made them watch the dvd and it told them there was one more present.
Our girls didn't know about the surprise either, so Sophie was super excited to find out.

It's another sweet girl!  

Would never have guessed we'd be blessed with 4 beautiful girls=)



***a HUGE thanks to Lindsay for taking the great pics!!

Here's the video we made of the whole thing!  It was so fun!