Well on Friday we went to Ikea to purchase one of our last big baby items, a dresser. Josh is like a little kid with legos whenever we get anything that needs to be put together, so after the football game yesterday he went to work on it. In my usual nightly tradition I fell asleep on the couch around 9:30 or so, dead to the world until Josh handed me a toothbrush and told me to wake up (for those of my family who have ever tried in vain to wake me up, Josh has figured out that this is the only safe way to do it). He told me he wanted me to see the back room, and when I saw it I was surprised enough to really wake up. I wish I had a before picture so you could see what a mess it had been. In the hour or so I was asleep, he had finished the dresser, found places for all the things that had been cluttering the floors, and put all the baby clothes in the dresser. Even with all that organizing and putting away he managed to make space in the closet because I had said I would like to hang some things in there.
The room is so small I couldn't get in a good spot to take a great picture, but this gives you an idea. And yeah, the bicycle is still in there, but we really didn't want to put it outside. When I feel like nesting I guess I'll put a few decorations in there, but for now it just feels good to know there will actually be a spot for Shane when he comes. It's been sort of hard for me to actually feel like we really will be bringing home a baby in a few months, but as I sat down in the chair and looked out at the room, I had a little moment. I couldn't help but think that in a few months I'd be sitting in this chair quite often, but in the middle of the night to feed Shane. Though I'm a little bit scared for those moments and the lack of sleep, it was a good feeling and made me feel a little bit closer to the thing moving inside of me, and a little bit more ready to have him come. Not to mention grateful for Josh and all he does to make me happy.
4 comments:
Aah how sweet! Did tears come to your eyes as you had the moment of imagining things with Shane? I've had a few of those :) haha Hey we got the same dresser at IKEA, screaming deal huh?? You guys (or maybe just Josh, haha!!) are much better than we are! We still have a few things to clear out of the boy's room, and he may come any day! :) I definitely know the feeling of being scared to have less sleep and getting up to take care of a little person. I keep thinking I'll do everything wrong!! Okay and we need more belly pictures Kelly!! Get on it! haha
What fun...you're getting closer to the big day. It will be here before you know it. Enjoy every stage of the journey.
It was just a few months ago when I shared the same exact feelings about having a baby, adjusting to all of the changes, and fearing that I wouldn't get any sleep. I actually felt major anxiety up until the minute that Clare was born. As soon as you hold Shane for the first time, all of those feelings/fears/anxieties will disappear. You will instantly become a mother and all of the instincts kick immediately. It's amazing!!!
You're going to be such a great mommy! You'll have him playing Yahtzee in no time! :)
You two are so cute. I miss you so much, Kel! I haven't played Boggle in forever. I'm glad to hear you are both doing well.
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